HIKE 22km The Sussex Weald, Ardingly reservoir and the Ouse Valley viaduct

Name: HIKE 22km The Sussex Weald, Ardingly reservoir and the Ouse Valley viaduct
Start: 2025-02-16T08:10:00+00:00
End: 2025-02-16T18:05:00+00:00
Location: London Bridge station

Schedule

Sun Feb 16 2025 at 08:10 am to 06:05 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

London Bridge station | London, EN

BUY YOUR SPACES HERE
Please, note that tickets must be purchased in advance via the link below. Only buying a ticket on the below website will get you a space on the hike!
https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/304325205/
A fantastic hike starting from the rural station of Balcombe, straight out into the fields of Sussex and taking in some diverse landscapes.
Trip Highlights:
• Walk under the 11 million brick Ouse Valley viaduct with it's "never ending" arches
• Pass the Millenium Seedbank - storing 1.9 billion seeds
• Enjoy ice creams or hot drinks at the Ardingly Reservoir
• Gorgeous wooded trails winding through the Sussex Weald
• Visit the vast Ardingly Reservoir which holds 5 billion litres of fresh water
Welcome to West Sussex with its iconic Ouse Valley Viaduct - a magnificent 11 million brick Victorian structure said to be the most beautiful in all of England - and also a great photo opportunity in the arches for any Instagrammers.
We take on a magnificent hike starting from the quaint village of Balcombe to explore several Sussex gems such as Balcombe lake, Ardingly Reservoir, Wakehurst Place, River’s Wood and of course the stunning Ouse Valley Viaduct. We also pass the Millenium Seedbank - the world's largest wild plant seedbank with 1.9 billion seeds and seventy five thousand species. Join us on a delightful exploration of some of Sussex’s best gems.