After 60 yards, at a waypost, fork right, obliquely up across a field to another gate and on along the hillside, continuing to gain height. Newhaven to Lewes. 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). I took about 600 photos on this one. But I will still tell you (and show you) everything you will see. Southease is 876 meters away, 12 min walk. Well, whatever they were doing, it was scaring me. However, its network spans over 750 miles of brooks, streams and rivers, making it a centrepiece for the Sussex . It is from here that you get good views of the towns by the sea, Newhaven and Seaford. Opposite the entrance to Itford House on your left, turn right with the South Downs Way. Why walk from Hassocks to Lewes and Ditchling Beacon? https://you-well.co.uk/visiting-sussex/#Lewes. Let me know in the comments if you try this walk, and if you Instagram use tag @tidebloguk. There was even the dreaded bull. 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. 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. Shortly turn left along Ranscombe Lane, passing the village shop on your left. I usually get lost when I go for walks but Zoes directions were so easy to follow and the photos really useful to reassure you that you were on the right track. When you arrive at it you can either cross it to get to the station or you can turn right so go and have a peek at the gorgeous Southease village with it's thatched cottages and cute church. Technical sheet No. But something was different about this one. Keep following the gravel path round to the left and you'll cross under the busy A27. (The TOCW2 Walk 25 route goes straight through the middle of the bowl, rather than around it). So I narrowed it down further, and once I chose my photos, I entered them in the post. After leaving the banks of the river and crossing the farmland you will pass more signposts leading you to tiny Sussex village. This circular walk will take you along the River Ouse and through the charming villages of Rodmell and Southease. 2 - About 150 yards short of the twin masts on Beddingham Hill and just before a cattle grid, turn left across grass, walking parallel and a few yards to the left of the tarmac road, which comes up from the foot of the Downs at this point. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. The Trevor Arms, the pub in Glynde has sadly now closed. Of course, Id love you to stick about but you can unsubscribe at any time. Lovely trail, beautiful views and relatively easy. Editors' Code of Practice. Southease Southease, Ditchling Beacon & Lewes This lengthy East Sussex walk traverses a section of the South Downs using the South Downs Way and other paths and tracks. Head south west, along a minor road opposite the pub up to the ridge. 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. Straight on across the bridge, and straight on up the steep hill to the Golf Club clubhouse (CH on the map). 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. Well, now I knew. The walk itself is a fairly short one, offering extra time to be spent supping on a freshly poured pint, and will take little over an hour each way. And a view ahead of a white chalk cliff face. Tickets cost 3 - 5 and the journey takes 6 min. Jun 16 Walk | Walking route | 6.64 mi | EN. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. I didnt want to go home. You will next be walking in a field, with a gorgeous view to the left. Lovely views. The start is Southease station with the route taking you to Ditchling Beacon before finishing at Lewes. As well as Woolf's former property, there is an abundance of other historical buildings which make the worth all the more worthwhile. It was so calm, just how I was feeling in that moment. This walk's detailed directions are in a PDF available from wwww.walkingclub.org.uk. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I instead continued following the direction of the SDW, I had a train to make (I still believed I would make it at this point). A cyclist hoists his bike over a stile and excitedly reports a seal in the river a few miles further inland. 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 book : Walk 26 [3] to [4], then follow walk 25 in reverse from [6] to [3]. To complete the walk, go straight ahead from point six, over the crossing track and the stile opposite, from which a clear unfenced path drops steadily downhill. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can After about 30-40 mins you should start seeing the Southease bridge in sight. 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. There is also a long slow climb out of Glynde. The Abergavenny Arms, Rodmell, 01273 472416, is a popular pub with a pleasant outdoor terrace and is now the only possible lunch pub on this walk. This lengthy East Sussex walk traverses a section of the South Downs using the South Downs Way and other paths and tracks. South Downs Walk Southease or Rodmell to Falmer Route Map Go to GPS File Start details Nat Park - South Downs County/Area - East Sussex Author - Barry Mackie Length - 6.8 miles / 11 km Ascent - 1010 feet / 306 metres Time - 4 hours 20 minutes Grade - easy/mod Maps Walk Route Description Click image to visit gallery of 11 images. Travelline (bus times): 0871 200 22 33 (12p/min) Ive only just realised as I write this that I walked a very long way without stopping to eat. You actually have the option to start the Lewes to Southease walk from this point, if you dont want to walk the full 14.6 miles. Sorry for the noise! Take a right after crossing and follow the path along the River Ouse. People mill about buying tickets and looking down the tracks from the bridge and it's quintessentially English. Seaside Hastings, a hilly cliff walk with 4 steep climbs and a remote naturist beach. After the second gate, you will leave the river by taking a left to go under the metal bridge. If you have a dog that likes water he/she will love dipping in and out of the water along the way. Charleston Farm & Firle Beacon from Firle Walker After 60 yards, at a waypost, fork right, obliquely up across a field to another gate and on along the hillside, continuing to gain height. Walkers can largely follow signs to Rodmell on the way but can enjoy a few other specials sites en route if they so wish. From Lewes to Alfriston via the Ouse and the Downs ( Download : PDF ) Walker 11.23mi +761ft -735ft 5h45 Moderate Starting point in Lewes - East Sussex This is also the start of the new(ish) Egret's Way - a shared use path that will take you all the way to Newhaven). There are numerous alternate routes you can take in the area, including along Egrets Way - if you're lucky you may even come across one. Continue along, keep the fence to youre left past the next bend and you will soon reach an open field. I did say in my blog post about walking from Faversham to Whitstable that things come in threes, so I am due one more bull encounter. The South Downs Way winds its way through the village towards the nearby River Ouse and the railway station. 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This is the longer (via West Firle option). At SussexLive we have another perfect stroll to keep you entertained and enjoy the outdoors this time of year. If you dont want to walk the full distance, I will let you know how to shorten it later in the post. Learn how your comment data is processed. Kingston is a couple of miles from Lewes and sits nestled in the South Downs of England. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Walk through the field, continuing up, and under the telephone pylons. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Navigation is easy, the walking is over wide and distinct paths, and while there are three substantial climbs, most of the walk is flat, gently undulating or downhill. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Where you have tea in Lewes will probably depend on which direction you are doing the walk in. - on the other side of the river are beautiful houses sitting at the bottom of chalk cliffs. The route is just over 10 miles lasting approximately 3 and a half hours. You will start your walk to Southease, from Lewes train station. On a slightly more haunting note - it is also somewhere here that Virginia Woolf lined her pockets with stones and stepped into the river. I suspected that was the cliff of Seaford Head. Then follow Walk 24, points [5] to [1] in reverse, to Lewes. Walkers alongside the River Ouse near Southease in East Sussex. It heaves at the struts of the bridge and teases the banks with waves that break sporadically into puddles on the path. The pretty village of Southease, listed in the Domesday Book, is a short walk from the station. With cows and haystacks dotted about in the fields below, I realised I was walking towards a farm house. Then you start to go uphill. Whilst the short walk may not tire you out, it will leave you breathless purely by the sheer beauty of the town of Rodmell and its quaint old dwellings. The trail sign will point ahead and to the left.