Hey stompers!
Dykeing Boots (@dykeingboots) is a community of queer people and allies based in Brighton and Hove.
For our first stomp of 2026, we are heading to Lewes to stomp through the Offham Marshes and along the River Oust. A great way to blow off the cobwebs after Christmas and New Year!
This stomp is 8.5km and will take around 2.5 hours - please only book a ticket if you can walk this distance at a steady pace.
Key Info :
- DISTANCE : 8.5 km
- ASCENT : 50m
- DURATION : 2.5 hours
- TERRAIN : mostly hiking pathways & some tarmac roads.
There is a very high possibility of messy muddy sections on this one!
Meeting Points :
We will be meeting at Brighton Station to get the train together to Lewes together, with meeting points at both stations. Meeting times/exact locations will be shared with stompers approx 72 hours before the walk.
Meeting Point 1 : Brighton Station
Meeting Point 2 : Lewes Station
The timings will be roughly 10am to 2pm.
General Info:
All are welcome on our walks and we do not tolerate any transphobia, racism, homophobia, sexism, ableism or any similar shite
🍁 There will be a mid-point break - please bring a packed lunch or snacks, and lots of snacks & water.
🥾 As always, we cannot predict the British weather - please ensure you have appropriate and comfortable footwear and clothing for the stomp. As this stomp is river-side there is a good chance of MUD, so non-leaky soled shoes (ideally boots, or trainers you don't mind getting messy) are a must!
🍻 If you’d like to stick around, we’ll head to a pub in Lewes for an optional drink afterwards!
🐕 We cannot stress enough how much dogs ARE SO WELCOME!
🎫 We operate on a pay what you feel basis. Please know your ticket is valid whatever you pay, including if you get a free ticket. If you can pay, the suggested donation is £3 - all of this money goes back into the running of Dykeing Boots and towards our travel support fund.
🚨If you need any support paying for your travel to and from the walk please message your bank details to Amelia (in the Whatsapp Group) or email dykeingboots@gmail.com and we will send you enough to cover it, no questions asked🚨
Accessibility notes for this walk:
- This route includes steps & stiles
- This route is not wheelchair accessible
- We are not aware of any public toilets along this route
- If you have any accessibility queries you would like to ask us about before the walk, please contact us via email (dykeingboots@gmail.com) or on our Instagram (@dykeingboots)
Follow us on Instagram @dykeingboots to keep up with our stomping, where you can DM us to join our Whatsapp group.