Wild Walks East Brighton: Walk 1 The Local Link

Beginning at Bevendean Community Garden, walking over the fields to the back of Moulsecoomb, join us in a short guided walk and discover a very local part of the South Downs National Park.

Walk 1 The Local Link Walk - With Seb from Urban Forage

This booking is for Walk 1: The Local Link
Bevendean Community Garden - Moulsecoomb approx 1.7 miles

Starting location : Bevendean Community Garden, Heath Hill Ave, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 4FH

Ending Location: Ashurst Road, Brighton. Option to get the 49 Bus leaving close by at Moulsecoomb Way (back to Bevendean and Brighton).

About this event

Join us for a rejuvenating walk in the picturesque countryside just on the doorstep of Moulsecoomb and Bevendean. Our adventure begins at one of Bevenden’s most beautiful gardens, before heading out into the surrounding woodlands.

Saturday 12th October 2024, 11am - 1.30pm

Please arrive at 10.45am to set off at 11am

Location and meet point:

Heath Hill Avenue, Brighton and Hove, BN2 4FH (Number 48 bus to Heath Hill avenue, on-street car parking available) What3words: spark.nests.verse

We will meet in Bevendean Community Garden. Turn left just after the bus stop opposite Bevendean Primary School. Walk a short way and cross over a metal vehicle gate. Turn left and the garden will be ahead of you. Walk into the garden through the gate. There is a compost toilet here.

While we will be moving at a medium - slow pace, please note that our route is likely to include uneven ground and a occasional sharp inclines, and is therefore not suitable for anyone using a wheelchair or with severe mobility issues. Please contact me as soon as possible if you have any concerns about this.

Duration

This Local Loop walk will takes around 1.5 hours, however as we will stop periodically to hear from local foraging guide the walk will take approximately 2 - 2.5 hours.

Weather

The event remains enjoyable even with a bit of rain. If we are experiencing torrential downpours, or very high winds the walk will be re-scheduled.

Please note timings are approximate.

Your Hosts

Your specialist Guide is Lead Forager Seb from Urban Forage

Seb is a former head chef who has turned his hand to foraging. He has become a lead forager and teacher with Urban Forage and has a true passion for teaching about using the world around you not only as food but resources, materials and remedy.
He is fungi mad and runs a sustainable farm growing lions mane mushrooms where they also hope to secure, protect and cultivate some of our native flora, fauna and fungi. www.urbanforage.me

Local Wild Spaces Guide

Hannah

A trained forest school assistant, and trainee Forest Bathing guide. Hannah enjoys being with groups on outdoor adventures, and discovering more about our local landscape.

Our guides take part in regular training, and are outdoor first aid trained

https://inspired-by-nature.uk/wild-walks/

About Wild Walks East Brighton

Join us for a range of inspiring walks starting at Bevendean Community Garden!

Our Wild Walk events are four guided walks running from October 2024 - July 2025.

The walks are designed to be accessed very easily for people living in Moulsecoomb and Bevendean. The walks require no car. Each walk finishes near a bus stops where you can take a bus or two, to back to where we started.

The walks range from under 2 miles to just over 7miles. On each walk we will be accompanied by two gudies, a local wild spaces guide and a specialist in either; Artefacts, Crafting/living history and Archaeology, Foraging, materials & Remedys, Ritual & Folklore, or Natural Habitat.

Taking a guided walk to discover local routes that you may not know, or would like more information on. Join us to discover the beauty of the outdoors and learn about local wildlife. This in-person event is perfect for nature lovers of all ages. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and explore the wonders in our local surroundings.

With thanks to Changing Chalk, Bevendean Community Garden, Trust for Developing Communities and Urban Forage.

Host or Publisher Wild Walks East Brighton