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27 June, 6pm: Evening Walk: Sweet Hill

21st October 2026

Uncover the forgotten story of Sweet Hill, a 1920s plotland settlement that briefly flourished between the wars. Explore this lost human landscape, once viewed with disdain but now part of the South Downs National Park, on a fascinating guided walk with local expert Dr Geoffrey Mead.

Staring point: Waterhall Sports Ground carpark [NOT Rugby Club carpark]

Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XE6AaRTJAKBhrZ387

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Difficulty rating: Moderate to Challenging – some steep and uneven terrain.

Duration estimate: 2-2.5 hours

Length: Approximately 3-4 miles

Public transport information: No public transport immediate, but Brighton country buses to Patcham Place is a 20 minute walk.

Parking: Free at Waterhall

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