8 Aug 10.30am: University of Sussex & South Downs National Park

Discover the beautiful landscapes surrounding the University of Sussex on a guided walk from campus to the South Downs Way. You’ll enjoy glorious views across the National Park before returning via Streat Hill Farm and St Mary’s Farm, with local expert Dr Geoffrey Mead.

Staring point: Entrance to Sports Centre carpark (Car Park 5), University of Sussex

Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3PUfeYNrwFnWsFQA7

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Difficulty rating: Challenging – some steep and uneven terrain

Duration estimate: 3-3.5 hours

Length: Approximately 4-5 miles

Public transport information: Many Brighton buses onto campus and on A27. Trains to Falmer, 5 mins walk.

Parking: Parking at Sports Centre is free. BUT…You must inform the Sports Centre staff desk on arrival you are on a campus walk.

Dogs: Dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads, as livestock in surroundings fields. Please take all dog waste home.

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Born and raised in Brighton, Dr Geoffrey Mead is a geographer and local historian with a PhD in Geography. He has taught adult education and undergraduate courses at Sussex, specialising in local history, landscape studies and geography, and has researched communities across south-east England.