Come along and discover the magic of the South Downs National Park on these guided intergenerational storytelling wanderings!


Lewes to Mount Caburn - Saturday 11th June, 10:30am to 4pm

Explore the historic and picturesque town of Lewes, before embarking on a walk up to Mount Caburn, an iron-age hill fort which offers incredible pastoral views across Sussex. Hear the stories of the people, places and traditions that make this part of the South Downs National Park so interesting. This walk requires a reasonable level of fitness. There is an incline up to Mount Caburn.

Shoreham-by-Sea to Steyning - Saturday 18th June, 10:30am to 4pm

Explore the colourful and quirky community of houseboats along the river Adur, before following it up to the characterful town of Steyning. Along the way we’ll be visiting Grade I listed Saxon church of St Botolph's. You’ll hear stories of people connected to the landscape, from artists to wanderers, both past and present. This walk is rated easy, the terrain is mostly flat.

Hassocks to Patcham - Saturday 25th June, 10:30am to 4pm

Discover a handful of hidden gems on this wondrous South Downs wandering including the Jack and Jill windmills, the Chattri; a striking memorial built to honour the Indian dead of the First World War and Ditchling Beacon. Hear stories of the people, places and features that make the South Downs so special. This walk requires a reasonable level of fitness. There is an incline up to the South Downs.

Seaford to Cuckmere Haven - Saturday 2nd July, 10:30am to 4pm

Enjoy a coastal wandering from Seaford Head to Cuckmere Haven. Along the way we’ll be stopping off at the beach at Hope Gape to explore rock pools and creatively capture what we find. You’ll have the chance to hear about the people that frequent the downs, and diverse and far-reaching connections to the landcape. This walk requires a reasonable level of fitness. There is an incline up to the South Downs.

These guided walks are aimed at Londoners who have never been to the South Downs National Park and who face barriers in accessing the countryside. All expenses are paid for including transport and lunch. To register interest, fill in the form below!