We left Burgess Hill about 10 and got to the Swan at 2. We were expecting it to take 3 hours but it took 4, but we didn't push ourselves and had a fair few stops, plus we're really unfit!
Yes, we did something similar. Headed up towards Ditchling common and then took various footpaths to get us on to the Downs. I took this route as I was told the ascent up the Downs wouldn't be as steep. It was a great walk, we passed a flying group on the top of the Downs who were flying various...