For Two More Good Beer Guide Ticks
We are staying at the far eastern extremities of Brighton. Just where the city runs out and its all private schools (Roedean), rolling hills and pretty villages that end in "dean".
With the unexpected heatwave, we are up and out early to take the dogs to visit Ovingdean and Rottingdean, returning to base via Undercliffe.
Too early for pubs but not breakfast, I'll have to add the afternoon pub ticking onto the blog to make it worth-(my)-while.
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| Ovingdean Church - Doors Closed |
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| Rottingdean Windmill |
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| Rottingdean - a Story Telling Area |
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| A rare image of Undercliff, without Pain in the Arse Cyclists |
The dogs aren't really keen on built up areas, so we park them at home to head out to Brighton to see if I can add to Good Beer Guide Ticks I gained on a grim winter's afternoon in 2025.
More walking, but at least Mrs M can entertain herself by keeping a running count of how many people she spots with purple hair.
The Brighton Bierhaus is the first port of call. Classic pub architecture, with the purpose built alehouse built in the 1830s and formerly known as the Thurlow Arms. It's been resurrected by the Brighton Bier Brewery and made "Craft".
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| Mrs M recording purples in her app |
With the temperature nudging the 30s, we take advantage of their German/Belgian offerings - the finest in the City. Hacker-Pschorr in a ceremonial chalice, after the kind barman pointed out the Rothaus was alcohol free.
We haven't got much time but on firing up Google Maps to find our next quarry, we notice the number one Brighton Tourist attraction. Far too many people use Quadrophenia Alley as a cut through to complete a comprehensively authentic recreation, so I console myself with a quick chant of "We are the Mods!"
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| Knee Trembler |
And Google Maps is required to find The Hole in the Wall. Tucked away off the seafront down Queensbury Mews, it claims to be Brighton's smallest pub. That don't impress us much. It's at least three times the size of Manchester's Circus Tavern.
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| Two roomer |
It is a quality drinking den, with a chalk board of beers and ciders to work through if you have time and a fine selection of snacks. Two flavours of Nik-Naks.
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| Germans all round - Flensburger and Ayinger. Plus Taytos. |
Walk Details
Distance - 9 Miles in total, 5 on the plotted walk
Geocaches - 0
Walk Inspiration - AA 1001 Walks
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