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Eight club members caught the train from East Croydon to Hassocks. From there we headed south towards the South Downs, ascending the hill and passing the Jack & Jill Windmills, with Jack in the process of being renovated. We then continued up the hill to the ridge where we stopped for a drinks break. After walking on along the ridge for a while, we headed downhill before Ditchling Beacon and on into Ditchling where we had lunch. Afterwards, we headed north up a long shallow slope to another windmill where we turned westwards towards Hassocks, and the station. On a warm day with a pleasant breeze, this was a most enjoyable ramble even though it came in at a little over the advertised eight miles. Hayriye Refet, our new lady member, thanked me for a lovely walk and introduction to the group.