There will be a short local walk of 5-6 miles from about 11-2.30. Full final details will be emailed a couple of days in advance and the calendar will be [...]
There will be a moderate local walk of 8-10 miles. Full final details will be emailed a couple of days in advance and the calendar will be updated too. Lifts [...]
There will be a moderate local walk of 8-10 miles. Full final details will be emailed a couple of days in advance and the calendar will be updated too. Lifts [...]
Weather permitting, there will be a longer local walk of 10 -12miles from about 10.30am – 4.30pm. Full final details will be emailed a couple of days in advance and [...]
A longer local walk, approximately 10-12 miles and 10.30am - 4.30pm. Often accessible by public transport; if not, some lifts will be available. This entry will be updated with full [...]
Hello, a group of BEC Cavers are planning to join a bigger group for a caving trip in Spain next summer. There will be a mixture of horizontal and vertical [...]
Climbing every Monday. (others are arranged via the new WhatsApp group) Alternate weeks at Boulder Brighton Anyone welcome, if you haven't been to Boulder Brighton before then you can register [...]
Climbing every Monday Alternate weeks at High Sports. If not on the WhatsApp group then please click attend or let us know if you are going to be there, to [...]
Excellent weather for a Camera Obscura demonstration at Foredown Tower then a short walk on Saturday 29 June. Meeting Point at 10.45am. The number 6 bus stop called Foredown Road, [...]
Walk cancelled because no takers and damp weather. See you next time - Elizabeth
A very local, relaxed, short walk on Sunday 14 July, around Stanmer Park, with a mixture of woodland and open parkland. We will cover 5 miles with about 150m cumulative [...]
Sunday’s walk, 8 miles from Foredown Tower, hoping to avoid the London to Brighton Bike Ride. The forecast is for sunny intervals and a small chance of a light shower. The [...]
Horizontal caving trip in Somerset. This trip is suitable for intermediate/beginners. I will try and organise an SRT introductory session for people interested. There will be a barbecue on saturday [...]
Hi BEConians, There's a new sport climbing (bolted lead routes) trip to the impressive Isle of PORTLAND. This is a must do climbing location for sports climbers! It is a [...]
Hello Mat will lead a beginners friendly caving trip in the weekend 11-12 may 2019 The trip will last Saturday and Sunday. Some cars usually leave on Friday after work [...]
A shorter, leisurely walk from Rottingdean and then an opportunity to enjoy refreshments and/or a free exhibition of glass, ‘Inspired by Burne-Jones’, one of Rottingdean’s most famous residents, on Saturday 8 June 2019. [...]
A sunny day with a breeze on the top of the Downs for a 5 miles circular walk from Berwick and lunch in the grounds of St Michaels and All [...]
The forecast for the walk from Chiddingly on Saturday 1 June is warm but not hot, so ideal for a 9.5 miles walk through gently undulating countryside with farms, a [...]
Hello I am planning a caving trip to the Medips Hills. This trip is suitable for beginners. The trip will last Saturday and Sunday. Some cars usually leave on Friday after [...]
Hi all If you want BMC club membership, please pay now, as I need to submit names to BMC before 20th February, if you want to receive the spring copy [...]
Sorry for the short notice. I did know that my street would be shut from 5.30 am to 4 pm but I have only just appreciated how much the buses [...]
British Summer Time has arrived so another hour of daylight! Celebrate this with an 11.5 miles walk around Friston Forest and the Cuckmere Valley, with glimpses of Alfriston, on Sunday [...]
A 5.5 miles, three hours circular walk on the local Downs, some steep ascents on part of the Seven Sisters and lovely views. The cumulative ascent will be about 300m. [...]
Two ancient hill forts in one day! Sunday’s walk, 17 March 2019 About 10 miles round Chanctonbury Ring and Cissbury Ring, taking about 5 hours, including a lunch break. The [...]
A five miles walk from Poynings with a single 150m steep ascent up the Devil’s Dyke and back via Fulking. The pace will be relaxed so you can take your [...]
Ignore the forecast, which can be wrong, and come out to play! A ten miles, low level walk from Firle to Berwick, using some by-ways, where it shouldn’t get too [...]
Make the most of the wonderful sunshine with a short walk this Sunday, 24 February. We will enjoy views from the South Downs but will mostly keep off the South [...]
All four of us who were interested decided that the forecast looked decidedly uninviting, with 80% probability of heavy showers all morning and the wind chill bringing the temperatures down [...]
Tis the season to dress festive and come for a climb! Come and join us at High Sports on Monday 17th December for a festive evening of cake, coffee, carols, [...]
Yorkshire vertical caves trip. This is a joint training for Cantabria. you need to attend if you want to be allowed into vertical caves in the Cantabria Trip of august. A [...]
Derbyshire vertical caves trip. This is a joint training for Cantabria. you need to attend if you want to be allowed into vertical caves in the Cantabria Trip of august. [...]
This Sunday’s local circular walk, 2 December 2018, about 9 miles, 400m cumulative ascent, in Friston Forest. It will hopefully be mild and dry but breezy, so the forest will [...]
Saturday 15 December 2018, a short pre-party walk in the morning A five miles, three hours, morning circular walk on the local Downs, with one steep ascent, so lovely views. [...]
Saturday 5 January 2019, a short walk at 11am. A five miles, three hours, morning circular walk on the local Downs, with one steep ascent, so lovely views. We’ll start [...]
Special local walk on Sunday 13 February 2019 with a 10 miles walk from Patcham taking in the Chattri, a memorial to the Indian soldiers who died in World War [...]
A gentle, easy going, low level, local circular walk, 5.5 miles, Saturday 26 January 2019 from Chailey. Spare socks, strong boots and gaiters are very strongly advised as there will [...]
Yorkshire vertical caves trip. This trip is NOT suitable for beginners. You must be very confident with SRT techniques to take part. The trip will last Saturday and Sunday. Some [...]
Horizontal caving trip in Somerset/Wales (depending on participants level). This trip is suitable for intermediate/beginners. The trip will last Saturday and Sunday. Some cars usually leave on Friday after work [...]
This will be a special caving trip since we will go to Yorkshire but allow a group of novices with us. We will hence run 2 parallel trips, one where [...]
Horizontal caving trip in Somerset/Wales (depending on participants level). This trip is suitable for intermediate/beginners. The trip will last Saturday and Sunday. Some cars usually leave on Friday after work [...]
Yorkshire vertical caves trip. This trip is NOT suitable for beginners. You must be very confident with SRT techniques to take part. The trip will last Saturday and Sunday. Some [...]
Group of us planning a trip to Boulder Brighton this Monday (22nd). Anyone welcome, if you haven't been to Boulder Brighton before then you can register online before you go [...]
High sports session for those new to roped climbing. This is for those who either want to get into climbing but have never used ropes/harnesses- or it’s been a while [...]
Hello I am planning a caving trip to the Titan Cave in the Peaks District. This trip is NOT suitable for beginners. You must be very confident with SRT techniques to [...]
Hello I am planning a caving trip to the Medips Hills. This trip is suitable for beginners. The trip will last Saturday and Sunday. Some cars usually leave on Friday after [...]
Group of us heading to boulder brighton for the evening. Normally a good fun sociable session Anyone welcome, if you haven't been to Boulder Brighton before then you can register [...]
Hi all Group of us planning on heading to high sports on Monday the 3rd of September. (smaller group then continuing to the pub next door) If you can tie [...]
A very late start for a short, leisurely walk from Rottingdean and then an opportunity to enjoy refreshments and an exhibition by local artists, Sunday 30 September 2018. Meeting Point [...]
Saturday 27 October, 5 miles circular walk around Arlington and the reservoir. OS Explorer map 123 for Eastbourne. The forecast is for sunshine and a chilly northerly breeze, so bring [...]
Saturday 10th November 2018, a gentle walk of five and a half miles around picturesque Ditchling Village from 11 am to 2pm. Terrain virtually flat but uneven and probably muddy. [...]
6 miles walk on Saturday 24 November 2018 around Cissbury Ring. OS Explorer map 121. We should get a dry day but it may be chilly so wrap up warm [...]
Sunday 16 September, a 9-10 miles walk from Loxwood, in gently undulating countryside, taking in part of the Sussex Border path and part of the Wey & Arun canal, 11am- [...]
Sunday’s walk, 21 October, 11am – 4.30pm from Foredown Tower The forecast is for sunshine and almost no wind so the views from the Downs should be great. Let’s make [...]
Maximum 8 miles walk, 350m ascent, from Stamner Park, Sunday 4 November 2018. I’ve chosen a local, flexible walk, so we have options, as there is a chance of light [...]
Sunday 2 September, looking out for fungi in “Rob’s Wood’, part of a gentle 11 miles walk, cumulative ascent less than 200m. Very suitable for people who are not quite [...]
What a shame, as I was looking forward to trying this new route, but it will still be there another time! Elizabeth
A bright, sunny day, ideal for a walk, 11am start, Sunday 18 November 2018, from north Telscombe Cliffs. OS map Explorer, OL11. The walk will cover 10 miles with the [...]
Saturday, 8 September, 6 miles walk around Michelham Priory and Abbot’s Wood, near Hailsham, 11am - 2.30pm, so plenty of time to get sorted for the BBQ party, starting at [...]
Group of us heading to boulder brighton for the evening. Anyone welcome, if you haven't been to Boulder Brighton before then you can register online before you go to save [...]
Sunday 5 August 2018: a beautiful, shaded five to six miles ‘figure of eight’ walk in and around The Mens Nature Reserve, a large wild area of ancient woodland in [...]
Saturday 18 August, Leonie is leading a short morning walk in Sheepcote Valley and the Community Orchard, one of Brighton’s best kept secrets, so we can get to the Summer [...]
Heavy rain is due to set in for the day at 11am in Steyning, exactly when we were due to start our walk in nearby Bramber. That and some strong [...]
Saturday, 28 July: a beautiful, shaded seven mile walk, 95% of which is protected by shady woodland, to replace the longer walk originally planned, because of the heatwave. This is [...]
A cooler day for our circular 12 miles local walk, Saturday 11 August, near Willingdon. Meeting point Butts Brow car park, Willingdon, near Eastbourne, at 10.30, bring £5 in coins [...]
This Sunday’s local circular walk, 15 July, about 9 miles, 400m cumulative ascent, in shady Friston Forest. There won’t be much of a breeze on Sunday so we will appreciate [...]
Hello I am planning a caving trip to Yorkshire. This trip is NOT suitable for beginners. If you want to participate please add yourself to this calendar event (click ATTEND) ONLY [...]
A short local walk on Sunday 8 July, mostly in woodland to keep cool, but still bring at least a litre of water and a sun-hat! We will cover about [...]
Hi all If you can tie in and belay safely already then come along and join in. Climbers of all ability welcome! If you can't yet tie in / belay [...]
Hello I am planning a caving trip in the weekend of 21 July 2018. Location will depend on the attendands, likely somerset, South Wales or Yorkshire. The trip will last Saturday [...]
Hi all. Climbing Monday at High sports. If you can tie in and belay safely already then come along and join in. If you are either new to climbing, or [...]
Hi all. Have arranged climbing session with some newer club climbers on Monday 4th of June. I can sign in and supervise two people. If you can tie in and [...]
Hello I am planning a caving trip to the mendips. This trip is suitable for beginners. The trip will last Saturday and Sunday. Some cars usually leave on Friday after work [...]
Hello I am planning a caving trip to the Medips for the weekend of 2 June. This trip is suitable for beginners. The trip will last Saturday and Sunday. Some cars [...]
Hi. A few of us will be climbing at Withdean on Friday evening from 7pm. Come and join us. You'll need to be able to tie in and belay [...]
Good weather forecast for a local walk, about 10 miles, Saturday 2 June 2018. Meeting point 11am at the car park for St Peters Church in Chailey village, BN8 4DA. [...]
The weather looks ideal for Sunday’s 6 miles walk from Plumpton Green on 10 June, with some sunshine and a light breeze. This is a gentle walk, with no steep [...]
Saturday 16 June 2018. A cool day with breezes from the south west, so an ideal day for a walk with some of the most beautiful views of the Seven [...]
This particular walk will now happen on 11 August, but there will be shorter and moderate walks before then! I an in a concert next week and an extra rehearsal [...]
A range of very tame animals can be seen roaming on the beautiful Knepp estate, near Dial Post, with lifts available from Hove on Sunday 27 May, 11am – [...]
Bluebell Walk on Saturday 29 April 2017 11am – 2.30pm We will enjoy a gentle five and a half miles stroll through local woods, hopefully with photo opportunities as a [...]
Something different – a short, leisurely walk from Rottingdean and then an Artists’ Open House with refreshments and a garden. Meeting Point 11.30 at The Grange, The Green, Rottingdean, BN2 [...]
An eleven miles circular local walk, Sunday 8 April 2018, from Lancing Ring Nature Reserve, 10.30 – 4.30. A mild, dry day and just a gentle breeze should make this [...]
(Ignore the calendar. It thinks the walk is on Friday?!) A new, 6 miles, local walk with a difference: a linear walk by bus with an option for car drivers [...]
Sunday 22 April will be sunny and slightly cooler, so ideal for an easy, low level 9 miles walk, which will take about four and a half hours. Please bring [...]
This trip is a beginners trip underground, with all the excitement of the depths, rarely explored by humans. Sort of! We have oversuits of a variety of sizes and lamps [...]
The weather looks too miserable, don't you think? Elizabeth
6 miles walk from the back of Peacehaven, part of the route will be new to me so come and explore! Saturday 10 March promises to be mostly dry, but [...]
On the basis of recent experience, I don't think I would get any takers for a walk on Saturday, when the northerly winds will make it feel like -11'C on [...]
Celebrate the first day of ‘Summer Time’ on Sunday 25 March 2018 with an 11 miles walk from Patcham taking in the Chattri (http://www.chattri.org) and the Jack and Jill Windmills [...]
7 miles local walk from Ditchling Common, 11am, Saturday 24 February 2018. We normally only visit Ditchling Common when the bluebells are out but the surrounding woods will give some [...]
10.5 miles walk from Peacehaven; part of the route will be new to me so come and explore! Saturday 17 February promises to be dry, sunny and only a light [...]
Hello I am planning a caving trip in the weekend 20-21 January This trip is suitable for beginners. The trip will last Saturday and Sunday. Some cars usually leave on Friday [...]
Local walk, 8 miles, Sunday 21 May 2017 starting at 11.30 am - The Red Lion Pub, London Road, Ashington, West Sussex, RH20 3DD, about 10 miles north of Worthing [...]
Even I don't do local walks when the forecast is heavy rain all day! I'm off to Cheddar next weekend though and then I'll be out whatever the weather brings! Elizabeth
Sunday 4 February: a 10 miles, five and a half hours circular walk on the local Downs, cumulative ascent about 350 m, with lovely views and old Telscombe village, starting [...]
Kingley Vale, near Chichester, is well worth the drive to see the remains of an ancient yew forest . This 6 mile walk has a cumulative ascent of about 300m, [...]
5 mile local walk before the Christmas Party from Roedean. The wind will be from the north-west so we should be OK to use the under-pass to Rottingdean but there [...]
Make use of the dark winter evenings, come for a walk! I'd like to get more used to walking at night, full moon is a nice start. I should add [...]
Hello I am planning a caving trip to the Mendips on 25-26 November . This trip is suitable for beginners. The trip will last Saturday and Sunday. Some cars usually leave [...]
Hi. We'll be climbing at Withdean sports complex from 6:30ish. Come and join us and meet your fellow BEC climbers. Remember to say that you are with BEC when paying [...]
Hi. We will be climbing at Withdean sports complex from 6pm next Wednesday. Come along and join us, everyone welcome. If you have not climbed before or you need [...]
10 miles circular walk from Patching, West Sussex, Saturday 6 January 2018. This walk will avoid the more exposed ridges of the Downs and the chilly northerly winds and there [...]
Local walk, 9 miles, Sunday 26 November from Next Home by Holmebush at 11am. Sunday’s weather forecast is dry and sunny so come and make a good day of it. [...]
11 miles walk around Friston Forest and Cuckmere Valley, Saturday 11 November 2017, 10.30 – 4.30, with about 500m ascent and a slightly brisker pace; well, as fast as I [...]
The others who were coming have cancelled and I'm not mad enough to walk in the rain all day, unless I'm in Snowdonia next week of course, so I'll save [...]
The forecast for Saturday is currently for heavy to moderate showers all day and strong winds and we don't need to go waking in that! No walk scheduled for 28/29 October, [...]
Sunshine for our circular 8.5 miles local walk, Sunday 5 November, near Willingdon. Meeting point Butts Brow car park, cost about £4?, Willingdon, near Eastbourne, at 11am. Nearest postcode BN20 [...]
Cumulative ascent about 300m, with the ups and downs you’d expect on the South Downs. It will feel cooler on the top so bring a spare fleece plus a packed [...]
Hi. A few of us will be climbing at Withdean on Wednesday from 6pm and finishing when we're knackered or have important grown up things to do. Come and join [...]
Hi everyone. There will be a BEC climbing session at Withdean on Wednesday 20th from approximately 6pm hosted by Debbie. It would be great to see you, please come along [...]
Join us for a Warren Smith ski instruction course in Verbier, the week of Feb 3rd-10th 2018. I have done the course before and it is excellent. One gets 5 [...]
Hello I am planning a caving trip to the Mendips or South Wales on the 19-20 of August. This trip is suitable for beginners. The trip will last Saturday and Sunday. [...]
Sunday 3rd December 10.00am – 4.00pm @ Devil’s Dyke, with Lou Stone and Mark Fairweather Places limited – please select 'attend' via the website. And please do cancel if [...]
Hello I am free next weekend and plan a trip to Mendips. This trip is suitable for beginners. All equipment is provided by BEC, you will need to bring: food/snacks/water to [...]
A moderate local day walk, about 10 miles, probably starting about 11am. Public transport and/or lifts available. Details will be circulated a few days in advance but keep the day [...]
A few BEC members will be climbing at Withdean tomorrow, from 6:00pm. You must be competent to tie-in and belay. Let Rich know if you are coming by texting: 07979 [...]
Sunday’s local walk from Woodingdean car park. Meeting point - Grid Reference TQ356064. At the main traffic lights in Woodingdean, by the Downs Hotel bus stop, go north, up the [...]
Very short local walk to get an appetite for Saturday’s BBQ! Make a day of it to celebrate BEC@50! Meet at the Devil’s Dyke bus stop at 11am for a [...]
Richard Sansom, Lou and Sue are planning to climb at Withdean on Weds, from 6:30pm. You must be able to tie-in and belay safely. Remember to ask for BEC discount [...]
A walk of 6 miles through the undulating countryside you would expect from the Downs, including Breaky Bottom vineyard and the old village of Telscombe, with one steep ascent/descent. Although [...]
Local walk, Sunday 21 May 2017 Starting at 11am - The Red Lion Pub, London Road, Ashington, West Sussex, RH20 3DD, about 10 miles north of Worthing on the A24. [...]
A circular walk from Ashington with 10 and 13 mile options, Sunday 28 May 2017. The walk back for the 10 miles option is straightforward and I will bring a [...]
Bluebell Walk on Saturday 29 April 2017 11am – 4pm We will enjoy a gentle eight miles stroll through local woods, hopefully with photo opportunities as a bonus. We will [...]
Hi, Advance notice of an all day walk around the Chichester Harbours area. Totally flat but very lovely area. Walk can be extended to take in the beaches at the [...]
Celia Emmott and I will lead a short circular walk on the Downs on Sunday April 2nd. Starting from The Plough at Pyecombe at 1100 a.m. (The number 17 bus [...]
A few members are planning to climb at Withdean on Friday. Come and join us. Remember to say that you are from BEC to obtain discount. Let me know if [...]
Becoming a club member of the BMC for 6 months for only £6.60 (or £4.90 for full time students). Full annual membership costs £31.45, so there is a significant reduction [...]
Hello guys, There is a Otter hole trip available on the 7th of May. The trip will start at 9am and likely last 6 hours. you will be back to [...]
Make the best of this coming weekend! The forecast is reasonable for early March with some sunshine and maybe some light showers. A few of us are staying at the [...]
hello i am planning a trip to probably South Wales. This trip is suitable for beginners. All equipment is provided by BEC, you will need to bring: food/snacks/water to eat [...]
Heavy and persistent rain is forecast all day so I don't think too many people will be upset that this walk is cancelled! Elizabeth
hello i am free next weekend and plan a trip to probably South Wales. This trip is suitable for beginners. All equipment is provided by BEC, you will need to bring: [...]
Short local walk, Sunday 12 February 2017, from Falmer. Meeting point: 11am at The Swan Inn, Middle Street, Falmer, BN1 9PD. Public transport –Number 28 bus Churchill Square stop G [...]
A ten miles circular local walk, Saturday 25 February 2017, from Lancing Ring Nature Reserve, 11 – 4.30. The weather will be chilly up on the Downs because of the [...]
Sunday: 2 windmills, part of the South Downs Way, an ancient fort mound and the Chattri. All this and more on a 7-8 miles, circular local ‘short day’ walk on [...]
Local walk. Exact details will be circulated a couple of days in advance when I hope the weather forecast will be more reliable. We will probably start mid-morning and, if [...]
Sunday 22 January 2017, short circular walk, 7 miles, from Mile Oak . The forecast is for some sun but it will be really cold on the top of the [...]
Local walk. Exact details will be circulated a couple of days in advance when I hope the weather forecast will be more reliable. We will probably start mid-morning and, if [...]
Hi All A couple of us are going dry tooling (chalk climbing) this Sunday at Telscombe cliffs. We're planning on heading over in the early afternoon. If you're interested in [...]
Brighton Explorers Club 9m Walk Led by Lou The Upper Medway Valley – circular walk from Forest Row via Holtye Lacking imagination, I’m resorting to my Adventurous Pub Walks in [...]
Intro to climbing session: covers the basic skills needed to take part in BEC indoor roped climbing sessions. Will include how to tie-in and belay. We have some club harnesses [...]
Sunday’s short/medium walk from Plumpton Green, depending on the weather. Meet at 11am, when the worst of the rain will be passing, at The Fountain Inn, Station Road, Plumpton Green, [...]
Lazy start for a short linear walk, Stanmer to Housedean Farm, Saturday 5 November. The weather forecast is dry with some sunshine, so come and enjoy a lovely autumn day. [...]
Sorry, folks, but no-one is able to 'understudy' in case I can't manage this walk and my back is still too uncomfortable for me to be confident that I can [...]
I will be leading a woody walk on what will hopefully be lovely Autumn day- Will be leaving from the Bolney Stage Pub in London Road at 09.45 for a [...]
Hiya's all I am leading a walk from Sheffield park train station Sunday 16th October. Meet 9.45 for the 10 o'clock steam train to East Grinstead; £10.50 single. We will [...]
I am planning a caving trip for the weekend of 12 November 2016. The location will depend on the participants. It likely will be the Mendips hills (Priddy) or South Wales. [...]
A sunny day is forecast for our local walk, 10 miles with 2 steep ascents, along part of the South Downs Way on Sunday 2 October 2016. Meeting up: Bus [...]
A lovely autumnal walk in and around The Mens, one of the finest ancient woodlands in Europe. About 8 miles. Meet at 10.00 at the car park on the Hawkhurst [...]
I am planning a caving trip for the weekend of 8 October 2016. The location will depend on participant. It likely will be the Mendips hills (Priddy) or South Wales. [...]
Hi, Helen will be leading a walk next Saturday. Meet at Exceat in the car park south of the A259 opposite the bus stop for buses coming from Brighton at [...]
Local walk 8 miles from Saltdean, Saturday 10 September 2016. Meeting Point We will leave at 11.15 or when the bus arrives at the stop called ‘Saltdean Vale shops’, at [...]
A 10 mile ramble round the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, starting from Etherley Farm Campsite, Ockley, Dorking RH5 5PA (the base for Susie's BH weekend trip) at [...]
A local walk of 12 miles on the Pevensey Levels, Sunday 31st July, 2016. This is very flat but can always be muddy so do wear sturdy boots. Please bring [...]
Hi, Helen and are leading an all day walk next Saturday 9th July. The walk will start on Seaford seafront, meeting at the eastern most cafe/kiosk just before the cliffs/golf [...]
BEC is affiliated to the BMC. As part of the deal, we can offer club membership to a limted number of people for only £6.50 for the next 6 months [...]
9.5 miles local circular walk from Bolney, Saturday 4 June 2016, 11am – 5pm If we are lucky, we may see some rhododendrons, azaleas and even some water lilies on [...]
Walk from Rottingdean, 10.30, then Art Exhibition and/or a tea shop, Sunday 19 June 2016. Meeting Point 10.30 at The Grange, The Green, Rottingdean, BN2 7HA Number 2 bus to [...]
Sunday 29 May 2016, 11am to 3.30pm for a gentle local walk of 8 miles, from Skaynes Hill, hoping to see a carpet of wild orchids that I recently glimpsed; [...]
Local walk from the Sussex Ox, Saturday 16 July, 11am – 3pm, including lunch. I have had problems with my back so this will be a short walk, about 6.5 [...]
Bluebell Walk on Saturday 23 April 2016 11am – 3.30pm We will enjoy a gentle eight miles stroll through local woods, hopefully with photo opportunities as a bonus. We will [...]
Sunday’s walk is cancelled because the logistics of planning a walk that we can all reach during the Brighton Marathon are beyond me! Instead we have …. A ten miles [...]
Saturday April 9th. Circular walk from Albourne - Route Danny, Wolstonbury,Pyecombe, Saddlescombe (refreshment stop at Sandlescombe Farm - lambing time!), Newtimber, Albourne. Meet at 10.30 at Albourne traffic lights,junction B2116 and [...]
Hi Climbing this week will be at Withdean. You will need to be able to tie in and belay
hi sorry for the late notice I forgot I'd said I'd send out a climbing email. Climbing tonight will be at Boulder Brighton I won't see you there as I [...]
Sunday 13 March 2016, 10 miles loop from the platform at Southease Station, on the A26 south of the Beddingham roundabout and north of Newhaven, at 11.10am. I may well [...]
Saturday 5 March 2016, local circular walk, 9-10 miles around Friston Forest. Wrap up warm and bring waterproof clothing, a hat, gloves and at least one extra fleece! Please wear [...]
Local walk, about 10 miles, Saturday 18 March 2016. OS Explorer map 122. The forecast is cold and dry so bring extra clothing, hat and gloves. Meeting point 11am at [...]
The forecast for Sunday 27 March is not very inviting, with a 70% chance of heavy showers from 10am - 4pm so I won't be leading a walk. See you [...]
I have decided the logistics of planning a walk that we can all reach during Sunday's Brighton Marathon are beyond me! I'm re-scheduling for the previous day, Saturday 16 April. [...]
Hello guys, There is a Otter hole trip available on the 18th of June. The trip will start at 9am and likely last 6 hours. Otter hole is one of [...]
Hello, This trip will likely be in South Wales but may end up in the Mendips if I fail to find a suitable guide. This trip is suitable for beginners. All [...]
Hi All, Last chance to join the BMC as a club member, the BMC dealine is tomorrow (Tues 23rd Feb at lunchtime), so if you want to join do it [...]
Hi. We'll be running a beginner's climbing session at Withdean Sports Centre on Friday 22nd January from 7.30pm. We'll show you how to tie in and belay, and give some [...]
Local circular walk, 7-8 miles, 11am Saturday 20 February 2016 from Chailey. A low level walk through woodland and fields between Chailey and Wivelsfield Green, so a new area for [...]
Local circular walk, 7-8 miles, Saturday 23 January 2016 from Chailey. A low level walk through woodland and fields between Chailey and Wivelsfield Green, so a new area for me. [...]
Local circular walk, 10.45am, Sunday 14 February 2016 from north Telscombe Cliffs. The walk will cover 10 miles with the undulating countryside you would expect from the Downs, so some [...]
Details by email few days in advance
This Sunday’s local circular walk, 10 miles around Friston Forest. The forecast is dry with the wind from the north east, so wrap up warm and bring a wind-proof jacket, [...]
Anyone like to join me on Friday at Withdean. I am free most of the day from around 11am. I need the exercise and just to keep on trying those [...]
1 day navigation clinic Suitable for walkers who are familiar with an OS map and navigating using footpaths, who would like to progress their navigation. Not suitable for complete beginners who [...]
Hi. Myself, Lou and Charlie will be running a beginner's climbing session this Friday from 7pm at Withdean climbing wall. We will show you how to tie in and belay, [...]
A local circular walk from Ashington to the outskirts of Ashurst, Sunday 10 January 2016. Meeting at 10.30 – Ashington Children’s Nursery in a former chapel, on the London Road, [...]
Saturday 19 December 2015 should be dry and mild for December, with some gusty winds on the top of the Downs, when it will feel chilly. The walk from Devil’s [...]
Sunday 27 December 2015 is currently forecast to be dry and milder than normal for December, with some gusty winds on the top of the Downs, when it will feel [...]
Hello, I happen to be free the weekend 5-6 December so i decided to go caving :) The trip will likely be in the Mendips (but this may change subject to conditions). [...]
Sunday 22 November 2015, shortish circular day walk from Mile Oak . The forecast is dry and cold but that can always change so I have a route of about [...]
Hi All, If you would like to join the BMC as a 'Club' member then please sign up and pay, via this Event. Full details below. If you wish to [...]
Saturday 28 November 2015, 7 miles/4 hours circular walk from Pyecombe, generally hilly route with three steep ascents. Low risk of rain, cool with wind chill inevitable so bring an [...]
Saturday 7 November 2015 for an 8 miles, four hours, circular walk on the Downs from Woodingdean at 11am with a couple of steep ascents. As it will be wet [...]
I am planning a caving trip in the Mendips for the weekend of 31 October 2015. This trip is suitable for beginners. We are also planning a possible introductory training for [...]
Arundel Park Walk Saturday October 31st. 1100. Starting at the gates to Arundel Park by Swanbourne Lake (TQ 019079) climbing up the ridge in the park for wonderful views of [...]
What: A winter trip to the Italian Maritime Alps over New Year with opportunities for alpine ski touring, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, sight-seeing, eating, drinking etc.. When: Tuesday 29th [...]
Further details to follow a few days before the event.
A local walk of two parts, from Ashington, 20 September 2015 As the weather forecast is uncertain, I am proposing a two part walk that can be finished at lunchtime. [...]
Sunshine forecast for local walk, near Falmer, Sunday 4 October 2015. Bring some food bags or boxes in case we find damsons, sloes or blackberries! It will be an undulating [...]
Sorry - event cancelled due to change in my circumstances and no-one else available.
Another local walk from Ashington, Saturday 10 October 2015, exploring a ‘new to me’ part of West Sussex and contributing to the Ramblers Big Pathwatch too. Meeting at 11am - [...]
This is a local walk of about 9 miles, starting at Devil's Dyke and ending in Hollingbury / Patcham. After a VERY steep descent (poles and walking boots recommended), we'll [...]
Sunshine forecast for local circular walk 8 miles from Saltdean, Saturday 29 August 2015. Meeting Point We will leave at 11.03 from the bus stop called ‘Saltdean Vale shops’, at [...]
Local circular day walk from Washington Common, Saturday 22 August. A straight forward, low level walk of about 9 miles, so less than 5 hours including lunch. Bring lunch and [...]
Hi all, climbing at the Adur Centre on Friday evenings is £3.90, with proof of BEC membership (an email will do). Beginners are usually welcome, unless we are short [...]
Just a reminder - Lovely woods and parkland for great walking in hot or wet weather, this 16 kms (10 mile) walk will leave from by the Bolney Stage [...]
Hello, I am planning a Yorkshire Caving trip in the weekend of 22 August 2015. More details will come closer to the date. If you are interested, can you please [...]
Hello, I have the unexpected opportunity to get with a group into the Otter Hole Cave http://www.zen159313.zen.co.uk/rfdcc/sites/caves/otter_hole/otter_hole.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otter_Hole http://thecccc.org.uk/2008/08/otter-hole-caving-trip/ This is one of the best decorated caves in England. The cave [...]
I am planning an introductory SRT trip in the Mendips Hills for the weekend of 9-10 May 2015. This is an introductory trip to SRT and will be useful to [...]
Weekly Climbing, Every Tuesday, at Boulder Brighton or High Sports Withdean. during the winter and on Southern Sandstone during the summer when evening light and weather allows. See [...]
Local Walk for Sunday 19th April, 10.30am from Exeat Park Centre. Contact Celia Emmott 07802847234 or email celiaexplorer@btinternet.com I am planning a circular walk from Exeat Park Centre going south [...]
Hi All, As per my recent update, if you would like to join the BMC as a 'Club' member then please sign up and pay, via this Event.Full details below. [...]
I’ll be trying out a ‘figure of eight’ walk on the Downs this Saturday, so you can come for just the morning, 5 miles, just the afternoon, 6 miles, or [...]
Local Walk, Sunday 14 June 2015, 10 or 12 miles loop from Southease Station, starting at 11.10am. We will aim for the 5.09 return train and choose our route when [...]
7.5 miles and 10.5 miles routes, 11am, Sunday 7 June 2015, including the Chattri and Jack and Jill windmills. We will take in many of the highlights of the South [...]
Bluebell Walk on Sunday 10 May 2015, 11.30am – 4pm Due to a late spring, the bluebells should be good for a traditional Bluebell Walk, an unhurried and gentle eight [...]
Meeting Point - The Grange, The Green, Rottingdean, BN2 7HS Any time after 10am to view the exhibition, see attachment below, which includes painting on stained glass. (Number 12 bus, [...]
Sorry but no volunteers to cover my cancellation - Elizabeth
Hello, I will be leading a walk from Steyning High St, car park ( opposite the clock tower) , this will be a 9 mile circular route round cissbury and [...]
Hello I am planning a 2 days trip to the Mendips for the weekend 21-22 Feb 2015. This is a beginners trip, but we will plan a second more advanced [...]
Details to be confirmed soon.
REMEMBER – THE CLOCKS GO FORWARD ON SATURDAY NIGHT! Sunday’s local circular walk, 29 March 2015, 10.50am – 5.00pm from Foredown Tower At least three short, steep ascents, about 11 [...]
Local walk, Amberley and Pulborough Brooks, Saturday 14 March, 9.5 and 11.5 mile options. The shorter option will definitely be available and decision time will be more than half way [...]
As the forecast is uncertain, we’ll meet at Woodingdean at 11.10am and do a circular walk, probably to the old village at Telscombe, 7-8 miles, so 4 hours including a [...]
This Sunday’s local circular walk, 9 miles in Friston Forest. The forecast is dry, cold, a little sunshine, with the wind from the north, so wrap up warm and bring [...]
Introductory session for novice climbers to enable them to safely take part in Brighton Explorers Club roped climbing sessions. This session will focus on how the climber puts on a [...]
Introductory session for novice climbers to enable them to safely take part in Brighton Explorers Club roped climbing sessions. This session will focus on how the climber puts on a [...]
Come and unwind after a hard week at work by climbing the walls at The Adur centre, usually followed by chips and beer. Admission is £3.90, with proof of BEC [...]
Meeting Point We will leave at 11.20 from the bus stop called ‘Saltdean Vale shops’, or as soon as the bus has arrived. Car free details - number 27 bus [...]
Hi All, As per my recent update, if you would like to join the BMC as a 'Club' member then please sign up and pay, via this Event. Full details [...]
6 Mile circular walk from the Gun Pub in Chiddlingly. Start time: 10:30am Walk time: 3- 3.5 hrs approx Bring sandwiches and a drink/flask for hot drinkie if you like [...]
Hi I will be leading a local walk in Sussex on 17th Jan, location and route to be confirmed later!
This is the last programmed walk before January 2015 and the forecast is reasonable. OS Explorer map 122. Meeting point – outside the post office on the High Street in [...]
Local walk: final details will be emailed to walking section members a few days in advance and the calendar may be updated if I remember!
Due to family circumstances, there will be a walk on Sunday instead.
Local walk – full details. Sunday 11 January 2015. OS Explorer map 122. A low level walk. The forecast is cold and dry so bring extra clothing, hat and gloves. [...]
The forecast just got even worse!
Local walk, Sunday 12 October 2014 from Holmbush at 11.20am. Sunday’s weather forecast is reasonable so come and make a good day of it. We will walk up onto the [...]
We're going to South Wales this time. Beginners' are very welcome! Please fill in the survey http://tinyurl.com/on32a7l and I'll be in touch with further details. We need to confirm accommodation [...]
Hi I am organising a walk for around 9 miles on Saturday 4th Oct around Arundel. We will set off from Arundel station at 12.00 and I anticipate we should [...]
Hi all, Charlie Batho and I will be climbing at Adur Centre on Friday, usually followed by chips and beer. I have negotiated a special BEC rate of £3.90, so [...]
Hello guys, this will be a beginners trip. Please fill in this survey to leave me your data. One line per person please http://1drv.ms/Xcuv8k If you dont fill in the [...]
Please fill in this survey to leave me your data. One line per person please http://1drv.ms/1m8bBM3 If you dont fill in the survey you will not receive further informations on [...]
Charlie Batho and I will be climbing at the Adur Centre this Friday. The centre offers a club discount rate of £5.50 (or £3.90, if you are a member of [...]
This is the last walk before the clocks change and there’s a good weather forecast for one of my favourite local walks with wonderful views of the Seven Sisters. We [...]
Mild dry weather forecast for Sunday’s local walk, 19 October 2014. About 10 miles round Chanctonbury Ring and Cissbury Ring, taking about 5 hours, including a lunch break. The total [...]
Full day’s local circular walk, 10.50am – 5.30pm from Foredown Tower At least two short, steep ascents, about 12 miles total distance. Please wear stout walking boots and bring an [...]
SATURDAY 30TH AUG. - a circular walk from Albourne Please join me for this walk that will include Wolstonbury Hill and Newtimer Hill, which includes a steep descent, and will [...]
Circular local walk, Saturday 9 August 2014, near Willingdon with 6, 8 and 14 miles options. Meeting point Butts Brow car park, Willingdon, near Eastbourne, at 10.45. Nearest postcode BN20 [...]
A circular walk of about 14 miles, total ascent about 300m, some steep ascents and descents, through open fields, woodland, up on the Downs and along the Arun valley so [...]
Sunday walk 5, 9 and 14 mile options, from Seven Sister’s Park, 3 August, 11.17am start. Meeting Point: The bus stop on the north side of the A259 at the Seven [...]
I'M CANCELLING THIS INITIAL DISCUSSION MEETING DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST. THE TRIP IS STILL GOING AHEAD BUT IT'S GOING TO BE AN UNOFFICIAL BEC TRIP. PROPOSED DATES ARE EARLY [...]
Location Rhinogs (South Snowdonia). Trip no longer fully subscribed. Email if interested. Please do not pay the deposit unless you have had an email from me.
It's that time of year again so I am organising an August bank holiday Font trip again. Fontainebleau is not only amazing for bouldering but for walking and other things too... http://www.lonelyplanet.com/france/fontainebleau/things-to-do Mark [...]
Resurrection of previously postponed walk from Seaford to Eastbourne, crossing the Cuckmere River at low tide (13:02). Bus 12X from Brighton Churchill Square leaves at 10:30, arrives Seaford Library at 11:09 [...]
Further details will be available a few days in advance.
8-9 miles of hills, a circular 'half day' walk from near Upper Beeding onto the Downs, Sunday 15 June. I hope this walk will not be complicated by the London [...]
Very short local circular walk, 2.30 – 5.00 from Foredown Tower after the showers on Saturday morning. One steep ascent, about 5 miles; please wear stout walking boots and bring [...]
Circular walk from Isfield, taking in Plashett Wood, the beautiful Barcombe Mills, The River Ouse, and the Lavender Line steam railway. Optional pub lunch at the much loved Anchor Inn [...]
A six miles, three and a half hours, half day circular walk on the local Downs, including one or maybe two steep ascents, with lovely views. We'll start at 10.45am [...]
It will be an undulating route, about 7 miles, with about two steep ascents. It is bound to be muddy and stony in places so sturdy boots are recommended and [...]