kjgood
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What was the parking like on Saturday please?
I actually walked down that part to check it out and it looks perfect. That will be me sorted for night matches.
The Hikers has bouncers on the door and a burger van outside. It was only my second visit to the Hikers and it's a great pub to drink before a match. I also believe they run a mini bus to the ground.
Right opposite the pub is a woodland area which i used and others. Bit like the walk from Preston Park station to Withdean. Took me a good 15 mins or so.Can you walk from Coldean lane to the ground easily - how long does it take and can you avoid the dual carriageway?
Right opposite the pub is a woodland area which i used and others. Bit like the walk from Preston Park station to Withdean. Took me a good 15 mins or so.
No they are not. Mind you there were Donny fans in there because they turned up before the bouncers arrived. Anyway they were in full fancy dress and caused no bother.Are they letting away fans in this season,could be interesting.
Surely thats more complex and longer than just turning right out of the pub and walking along the pavement?
Just a bit of a warning for anyone planning on using Coldean Lane to park, the woman who owns 46 Coldean Lane is not a big fan of people parking across her driveway and has been known to damage cars parked there in the past.
She is the mother of a rather notorious ex-resident of Brighton, who is now spending time at Her Majesty's pleasure.
I know people should be able to park where they like etc...... but it really isn't worth the hassle. She had a big rant on Saturday, and I would assume who ever had the mis-fortune to park there probably copped an earful on their return.
Also, if parking on Forest Road, please stay to the left as it is a struggle for the buses to get down the hill if cars on both sides.
The woodland walk opposite the Hikers if definitely quicker than walking alongside the main road, it will save a few minutes!
Done this a couple of times now but will be interesting on Tuesday after the game in the dark!
Plenty to trip over and plenty of trees and shadows for the feint-hearted.
I appreciate your comments are well meant, but would anyone be happy with inconsiderate twats parking across their driveway (presuming by that you mean blocking her getting in/out of her drive)? I know I wouldnt and an earful is the least they should expect!!
The woodland walk opposite the Hikers if definitely quicker than walking alongside the main road, it will save a few minutes!
Just a bit of a warning for anyone planning on using Coldean Lane to park, the woman who owns 46 Coldean Lane is not a big fan of people parking across her driveway and has been known to damage cars parked there in the past.
She is the mother of a rather notorious ex-resident of Brighton, who is now spending time at Her Majesty's pleasure.
I know people should be able to park where they like etc...... but it really isn't worth the hassle. She had a big rant on Saturday, and I would assume who ever had the mis-fortune to park there probably copped an earful on their return.
Also, if parking on Forest Road, please stay to the left as it is a struggle for the buses to get down the hill if cars on both sides.
Not really knowing the area is there a bus back from Falmer that stops near the bottom of Coldean Lane and or will the Hikers mini-bus be picking up? I am thinking that it's fine walking on a nice day but not so keen in the wind and rain!