ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Off the lead for most of the time. 5 - For the longer walk continue along the road into Glynde village, passing the village smithy on your right. On the other side of the field, join and follow a left field-edge. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 43 min to complete. I continued up with the fence to my right (and the cows just the other side of it) when I then noticed another opening in the fence.right next to the cows. If tired, you can omit this last section and still enjoy a 17.4km (10.8 mile walk).. Clockwise (directions on pages 6-9 of the pdf) leaves the longest section, Lewes to Southease, till last, and you face a long slow climb up to the highest point on the walk as part of this. [Map 3A] Head west from Southease Station, and cross the bridge. Cross the new bridle bridge over the A26 and follow a clear track obliquely up on to Itford Hill. You will follow the South Downs Way (SDW) for part of the walk. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. But still, this is now my most photo heavy blog post. Sussex is home to an infinite number of fantastic winter walks. My guard went down a little (but only a little) and I was able to properly look at my surroundings. BN7 3PD Kingston Near Lewes, England, United Kingdom. My train was not going to be arriving for a while, so as I passed over the bridge of the river Ore, I stopped for a moment to watch it. I did think twice (or 5 times) about whether I should walk through this field or turn back. By Book: Follow Walk 26 to point [2] in the Abergavenny Arms pub in Rodmell. 06-Jun-15 You can even just about spot some white sea cliffs in the distance. Shortly turn left along Ranscombe Lane, passing the village shop on your left. (I have walked along this way a couple of times and the haystacks arent a permanent fixture, so you arent guaranteed to see them). 06:55. LOVELY PHOTOS ,LOVELY WALK My type of view especially with no people in sight( or bulls). [Map 3C] Cross a minor road, and later a bridge high over a motorway. 1 - From Southease Station join the lane and turn right, signposted as the South Downs Way to Alfriston. The Southease Swing Bridge is one view you will encounter. If you have a dog that likes water he/she will love dipping in and out of the water along the way. There was even the dreaded bull. East Sussex is located in the south of England and is world famous for its . Thats not to say the first half wasnt good, because it was, but I realise some might not want to walk that far. Refreshments available at Rodmell and Southease (YHA cafe). If you have a wait for the train I wholeheartedly recommend crossing the railway line and a stop atthe YHA- they serve lovely cakes, have clean toilets and you can sit outside in their pretty garden with nice views on a sunny day. Then south along the road, past the train station. The level green meadows stretch away west . You will then reach an open field. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. The trains are once an hour, so I decided that I would make this train and started power walking. Cream teas are served Wednesday to Saturday from 3pm to 5.30pm. To do this, follow the directions in this document as far as the end of clockwise section one and then follow the Lewes via West Firle directions from point [3]. 1 - From Southease Station join the lane and turn right, signposted as the South Downs Way to Alfriston. At the bottom of the hill, go over a stile and follow a path along the floor of a quiet downland valley (Oxteddle Bottom). My favourite part of the walk was the second half, so If you dont want to do the full 14.6 miles, you can cut out the first 7 miles and start from the main road (A27) which is the halfway mark. The pretty village of Southease, listed in the Domesday Book, is a short walk from the station. Then from Southease, its one stop to Lewes, where you make a change for the train to London. Jun 16 Walk | Walking route | 6.64 mi | EN. On the anti-clockwise walk the pedestrianised Cliffe High Street is the first bit of the town you come to, and has several cafes and eating places as as well some fine old pubs. Lovely trail, beautiful views and relatively easy. With its castle, saxon twittens, ruined priory and architecture from the Normans onwards, its really worth spending time there. Navigation: very easy - just stick to the right hand side of the river and you're all good! Of course, Id love you to stick about but you can unsubscribe at any time. You should be able to follow the brief instructions below (basically, straight on, then turn right at the top of the hill). Routing Hiking - nicest. Created with all the love in the world by the Saturday Walkers Club with the help of our contributors. cruising through East Sussex and its cliffs | Motorcycle route | 85.2 mi | EN, NL. I would recommend you walk down the West Bank (right hand as you face the sea) towards Southease and return via the East Bank. Kingston is a couple of miles from Lewes and sits nestled in the South Downs of England. Skirt below the golf course, cross the style just after the clubhouse, Down the lane to Lewes, cross the bridge, along the high street, Left to the station, passing the Landsdown Arms on your way. Terrain: Narrow dirt trails, grassy trails, gravel paths and a bit of asphalt road at either end. Continue south along the road, cross a busy road, and continue south on a lane for 30 metres. Gentle afternoon to historic Winchelsea and Rye via a noted viewpoint. Seaside Hastings, a hilly cliff walk with 4 steep climbs and a remote naturist beach. until 4pm daily. The start is Southease station with the route taking you to Ditchling Beacon before finishing at Lewes. The path becomes Juggs road which joins Priory Street, follow it (east). Continue along, keep the fence to youre left past the next bend and you will soon reach an open field. I decided that maybe I will marry a farmer. www.walkingclub.org.uk/site/license.shtml, 7 out of 10 (three steep climbs, but mostly easy level walking on good paths with easy navigation). At the bottom of the hill, go over a stile and follow a path along the floor of a quiet downland valley (Oxteddle Bottom). Train from Glynde to Lewes from end of shorter walk, Whats underfoot: Excellent walking along good paths and tracks, and across open downland. 4 - After almost half a mile, turn right over a stile and sharply back to the right, across the corner of a field to pass through a hedge gap, across another field and through a gateway in a second hedge. Self Will.Will Self Psychogeography For Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., writer, wit and sage (1916-2007) Walking to New York 'Honor escapes he who runs after it' Jewish proverb, from my great-grandfather's notebook Prologue I resolved to walk to New York; in the interests of writing about the experience, certainly, yet also with objectives at once more . Thinking about whether I would be able to make it over the wire without getting cut. Cross the River Ouse and after a few yards, go left for the railway station and a train back to Southease. Arriving at Southease I joined the South Downs Way for a few hundred yards, crossing the swing bridge before turning onto the path that follows the course of the . Well, now I knew. Choice of pubs and cafes in Lewes, So you dont get lost: OS Explorer Map 122. Not only does this walk offer the added benefit of liquid comforts at the end, it also passes by some fascinating history on the way. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. This is an energetic walk (550 metres or 1,600 feet of ascent) over three distinct downland ridges, with magnificent views throughout. and videos to To start at Glynde or Southease (hourly trains in either case), change at Lewes. 1 - From Southease Station join the lane and turn right, signposted as the South Downs Way to Alfriston. Try this 6.3-mile point-to-point trail near Lewes, East Sussex. Then once out of the woods, you walk down a steep hill until you hit the road. Iford can be accessed from the GMT footpath which links to the Egrets Way at Swanborough holiday lodges. This walk's tags are: National Rail: 03457 48 49 50 By Car: Roadside parking is possible in several places on either side of the River Ouse to the west of Southease Station, accessible by car only from the west. Why walk from Hassocks to Lewes and Ditchling Beacon? - on the other side of the river are beautiful houses sitting at the bottom of chalk cliffs. Jun 12, 2022 . Then I can live here. Wow. They march to the middle distance where their lines break in a jumble of white chalk scars which mark the town of Lewes. Southease is a Community Rail Station Station Partners It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. I missed the turning. Walk to the other end of it and go through the little gate. Using a part of the South Down Way, this circular walk goes through Southease, Rodmell, along the River Ouse and include one steep hill. Check reviews, photos, contact number & address of Ocean view double room suite studio, East Sussex here for ease of booking, and also get Free cancellation on your Apartment booking. Not even close lol. I laughed a bit when I reached the road. By Car: Roadside parking is possible in several places on either side of the River Ouse to the west of Southease Station, accessible by car only from the west. Swanbrough can be accessed from the Egrets Way and provides good access, following old droving routes, up onto the Downs. Choice of car parks in Lewes, By Public Transport: Train between Southease and Lewes. Choice of pubs and cafes in Lewes, So you dont get lost: OS Explorer Map 122. You can set your address, phone number, email and site description in the settings tab.Link to read me page with more information. If you continue straight you will reach the woodland. E-W Falmer to Southease(10k) A leisurely section of the SDW. From the bottom of the hill go straight ahead along the pedestrianised Malling High Street. You then have an exhilarating finish over Mount Caburn that brings you directly down into the part of Lewes with the best tea options (Cliffe High Street). This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. So I took it. Seagulls dart and plunge above the water, screeching and switching their course with breakneck turns. At the bottom, I took a left away from the farm house, leaving my imaginary farmer husband behind and found myself on a main road. By car: Start in Glynde (BN8 6RU), Kingston near Lewes (around BN7 3LA, closest to London and A27), or Rodmell (BN7 3EZ, pub), all of which have free parking. Get off at Housedean Farm, and just up ahead, the South Downs Way tail will be on the left. The tidal river Ouse runs alongside the village and gives PIddinghoe villagers sailing and rowing opportunities as well as beautiful views of the South Downs. The town looks so pretty from here. Let me know in the comments if you try this walk, and if you Instagram use tag @tidebloguk. Walk through the field, continuing up, and under the telephone pylons. There was no traffic lol. Acres, 900. BY . Something went wrong, please try again later. This is the moment things changed. [Map 3B] Follow the SDW north west along the ridge (with a big drop on your right hand side). But no, Southease was my destination today. As well as hot drinks, cakes and sandwiches, they serve puddings, pizzas, salads and jacket potatoes. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This is just the introduction. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. I detail in my logistics section at the end how to start from here. Choice of car parks in Lewes, By Public Transport: Train between Southease and Lewes. At the end of the ridge, follow it downhill, cross the road via a foorbridge, and carry on to Southease Station. Begin your walk from Southease Station. Technical sheet No. To me, views are everything. Probably not, which means I am still due one more bull encounter. The trail sign will point ahead and to the left. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Here you'll pick up a grassy path along the river. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. 3 - Towards the bottom of the hill, just short of a gate, turn right, walking parallel to a fence on your left. 5.5 miles / 8.8 km. contact the editor here. There is no path for the first few yards, after which you can feed into and follow a path that curves left on a descending terrace in a wide arc round the side of a downland combe. In fact the train from Lewes to Newhaven followed almost exactly the route I would be walking on the way back. Then follow Walk 24, points [5] to [1] in reverse, to Lewes. You need to cross this road, but be careful of the cars. You should be able to follow the shorter option using the brief instructions below. I didnt want to go home. But rather, wanted to complete it as day trips. There was an opening into the next field. The South Downs National Park is England's newest National Park, having been designated on March 31, 2010. This walk covers 11.4 miles, with 4.3 miles of that being the South Downs Way. Where this fence turns away to the left, follow the track, now less distinct as it curves right along the side of the combe, then left across the valley and left again, obliquely up the opposite slope to join the access road coming down from the top of the Downs. I didnt go back, but decided to continue along this road, and meet the trail a bit further on. Newhaven to Lewes. But no lunch stop. The famous Lewes raft raft is back and the eggs are flying once again- on a windy day. The Ouse isn't the longest of rivers, at around 35 miles from source to sea. It has the advantage that you get the long Lewes to Southease section out of the way first, and this provides a decent length section before you get to lunch at the Abergavenny Arms in Rodmell. You'll start to see more wildlife and, depending on what time of day you're walking, seabirds will be quietly fishing on the banks. You take a left along the road, then take the small path to the right just next to the bend in road sign. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. You can edit the text in this area, and change where the contact form on the right submits to, by entering edit mode using the modes on the bottom right. As its situated on the South Downs Way route there are often lots of hikers and cyclists taking a break here and usually of good spirits. The route is just over 10 miles lasting approximately 3 and a half hours. I did this walk a couple of days ago, perfect blue sky. There is a slightly shorter walking route from Lewes to Southease, but I did this one in a C shape in order to pick up the South Downs trail where I left off. I found myself walking along a ridge with a 360 degree view of the hills, with their gentle undulations, and patchwork fields of different shades of green, brown and yellow. This walk might now be one of my favourites. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. It's lovely to gaze at the route you've just taken from the train - I like to wave at others following in my footsteps, they may not see me but it makes me smile. Turn left and walk into Glynde, passing the conveniently placed Trevor Arms to reach Glynde Station, where the shorter walk ends. 6 - At a crossing track you have the option of a there-and-back detour to the left, up to the summit of The Caburn, adding about half a mile to the walk but not to be missed. You will next be walking in a field, with a gorgeous view to the left. I no longer had to rush and could really take in the sights again. Saltdean, opp Longridge Avenue Post Office. But I will still tell you (and show you) everything you will see. It is open 12pm to 11pm (10pm on Sunday) but serves food only 12pm-3pm and 6pm to 9pm Monday to Saturday and 12pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm Sunday. I deliberately didnt stop as I was aiming for a specific train back from Southease but next time I do it would allow at least an hour to take in the breathtaking views and to pause and realise you can hear nothing but skylarks. I dont know if thats what those signs are called, but thats what they mean (I think) so Im going to go with that. Guide Price 650,000 - 675,000 - A beautifully presented 3 Bedroom townhouse located in the heart of historic Lewes town centre. Designed and developed with PenciDesign. Where you have tea in Lewes will probably depend on which direction you are doing the walk in. For part of the way, there is a path on the bank to the left of the road which offers a magnificent view over Lewes. Welcome to the South Downs Way. Where this fence turns away to the left, follow the track, now less distinct as it curves right along the side of the combe, then left across the valley and left again, obliquely up the opposite slope to join the access road coming down from the top of the Downs. I suspected that was the cliff of Seaford Head. Wonderful open Downs. From Southease you can catch the train back to Lewes where you can jump on the number 28 or 29 bus all the way home to The Grain Store (asking to be dropped off at The Newmarket Inn). Directions are given to do this walk anti-clockwise (Lewes-Southease-Glynde-Lewes) or clockwise (Lewes-Glynde-Southease-Lewes). Quite exposed for some time. The walk from Lewes to Southease has a hike up two big inclines followed by ridge walks. From here a path, well- preserved across the current arable crop, heads half-left across a field. HP10 9TY. Boy does it have them. It's been an incredibly busy month and when Sunday came the temptation was to catch up on chores and general life admin. https://you-well.co.uk/visiting-sussex/#Lewes. Time: It took me about 6 hours, which included lots of photo stops. Maybe they were mating. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 293184 Opposite the entrance to Itford House on your left, turn right with the South Downs Way.. Starting at Newhavens Riverside Park the Egrets Way follows the course of the River Ouse north to Lewes passing close to the villages of Piddinghoe and Southease. Well, this one had plenty. The path lead me to a section with high fences either side, and signage warning of traffic up ahead. A convenient rail service links you to Southease. Please report any comments that break our rules. A leisurely section of the South Downs Way. Distance: 14.6 miles, to walk from Lewes station to Southease station in a C shape. Every single junction you come to will have SDW signage. Cross the main road and turn left along the recently opened cycle track, which runs behind the hedge, parallel and to the right of the A27. With its ferry port, fishing berths and industrial estates Newhaven appears to be the opposite to Lewes in terms of culture and heritage but it has its own set of characteristics that make it, for some, an appealing place to visit. Passing over Seaford Head you get fantastic views of the path over the Seven Sisters ahead then head inland to follow the banks of the river Cuckmere through Westdean, Litlington and Alfriston. And no walk is better than a walk with a pub at the end, especially as people drown their sorrows after failing their new year's resolution already. People mill about buying tickets and looking down the tracks from the bridge and it's quintessentially English. Join with your email address to receive exclusive content and post updates. Pass to the left of a circular fenced pond, go through a bridle gate and bear left. Head south west, along a minor road opposite the pub up to the ridge. That really makes me so happy that my directions were easy to follow! Go over a footbridge and on in the same direction across grass and up shallow steps. 4 - After almost half a mile, turn right over a stile and sharply back to the right, across the corner of a field to pass through a hedge gap, across another field and through a gateway in a second hedge. This yet again involved a train ride in getting to the start of the walk, as there are no direct trains to Southease it meant into Brighton and onto another train along the coast. Second time that Ive done it. You will follow the South Downs Way (SDW) for part of the walk. There is also a long slow climb out of Glynde. If you dont want to walk the full distance, I will let you know how to shorten it later in the post. Book your East Sussex stay at Ocean view double room suite studio with best prices only on MakeMyTrip.com. For part of the way, there is a path on the bank to the left of the road which offers a magnificent view over Lewes. The Railway Land is one of my favourite places in Lewes - it offers so much for a relatively small space and is full of wildlife and history. Walkers can largely follow signs to Rodmell on the way but can enjoy a few other specials sites en route if they so wish. A Gannett Company. Keep going straight until the very end, and at the T-junction turn left. Comments have been closed on this article. Once you leave the road, the walking trail will still be level for a bit as you pass by more fields. But something was different about this one. Terrain: Easy though can get muddy so wear suitable footwear, Where to park: Friars Walk car park (pay and display), Lewes or Ham Lane (free - but you;'ll miss out the first bit of the walk at The Railway Land). Come rain or shine, it's always a corker! Dog friendly. I concluded that I wouldnt and that I might leave here today all cut up. Turn left and follow this road for a little over half a mile out to the A27. Over another stile, maintain direction steadily up to the top of the ridge.

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