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East Sussex
Region | Star | # | Walk | Km | Effort | Ht. gain | Description | London |
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East Sussex | 29 | Ashurst Circular | 19.5 | 5 | 300 | A walk via Pooh Bridge to the attractive Wealden village of Hartfield, with a longer option over the elevated heathland of Ashdown Forest. | LB | |
East Sussex | 110 | Ashurst to Forest Row and East Grinstead | 17.2 | 5 | 350 | A long walk through Pooh country with far-reaching views from the top of Ashdown Forest. | LB | |
East Sussex | 30 | Battle Circular | 19.0 | 3 | 400 | The 1066 County Path, picturesque Battle and its Abbey | CX | |
East Sussex | 129 | Berwick to Birling Gap | 18.9 | 5 | 425 | via Wilmington, Jevington and Flagstaff point | V | |
East Sussex | ★ | 27 | Berwick to Eastbourne | 20.5 | 7 | 375 | A reservoir, then the South Downs Way past pretty villages (Jevington and Wilmington) and a ridge walk. | V |
East Sussex | 90 | Berwick to Seaford | 14.0 | 7 | 400 | The South Downs : Windover and 'High and Over' Hills, and picturesque Alfriston. Can be extended with a chalk cliff coastal walk to Seaford. | V | |
East Sussex | 379 | Bishopstone Circular | 21.3 | 8 | 650 | A demanding walk with spectacular views and 6 distinct climbs, from the sea over the Comp and the South Downs to Berwick, returning via an equally undulating route | CJ EC LB V | |
East Sussex | 108 | Burgess Hill to Hassocks | 26.7 | 8 | 475 | A long almost circular walk via the Sussex Border Path, Sussex Villages, and the South Downs Way ridge from Ditchling Beacon to Wolstonbury Hill | TL CJ EC StP V | |
East Sussex | 95 | Buxted Circular | 16.3 | 3 | 350 | A gentle walk through the Weald to Poundgate, with some nice views of the Weald and the distant South Downs. | EC LB | |
East Sussex | 60 | Eastbourne to East Dean | 11.5 | 5 | 325 | Coastal walk via Eastbourne's promenade, Beachy Head and the 7 Sisters, then inland over the downs to East Dean. Return by bus. | V | |
East Sussex | 66 | Eastbourne to Hastings via Bexhill | 26.6 | 3 | 25 | Flat coastal walk along the south coast past busy sea front promenades and quiet beaches. | V | |
East Sussex | 79 | Edenbridge to Westerham | 17.8 | 8 | 450 | A slow climb from Eden Valley to the Greensand Ridge and the High Chart, via Chartwell (NT, Churchill's Home) and Emmetts Garden (NT). | CX LB | |
East Sussex | 120 | Eridge Circular | 16.8 | 4 | 275 | A heritage railway, a nature reserve and massive sandstone outcrops in the High Weald. | EC LB | |
East Sussex | 109 | Eridge to Forest Row and East Grinstead | 17.5 | 5 | 275 | Along the High Weald Landscape Trail to some attractive villages in the upper Medway Valley. | EC LB | |
East Sussex | 208 | Etchingham to Wadhurst via Ticehurst | 17.3 | 5 | 375 | Hilly Wealden landscapes, ancient villages and Bewl Water reservoir | CX | |
East Sussex | 23 | Forest Row Circular | 17.7 | 4 | 300 | The heathlands of Ashdown Forest. Travel by Bus. | CJ EC V | |
East Sussex | ★ | 31 | Glynde to Seaford | 23.0 | 8 | 450 | The best walk in the book! A South Downs ridge, picture postcard Alfriston, Cuckmere Haven (beach), and cliffs with views of the Seven Sisters. Long but worth it. | V |
East Sussex | 403 | Hampden Park to Eastbourne | 26.1 | 8 | 750 | Eastbourne parks, Babylon Down (woods), Jevington, the easterly South Downs, Lullington Heath, Friston Forest, East Dean, Birling Gap, quiet approach to Eastbourne. | CJ EC V | |
East Sussex | 50 | Hassocks to Brighton | 22.5 | 7 | 500 | Over the South Downs to Brighton, the liveliest city on the South Coast | TL CJ EC StP V | |
East Sussex | 29 | Hassocks to Lewes | 18.0 | 5 | 400 | A South Downs ridge walk ... maximum view for minimum effort, with historic Lewes to finish. | TL CJ EC StP V | |
East Sussex | 169 | Hastings Circular via Fairlight Glen Beach | 13.0 | 10 | 400 | Hilly cliff top path via remote Fairlight Glen naturist beach to Fireheights. Return by the same path, a gentler inland route, or along the seashore | TL CX StP V | |
East Sussex | ★ | 29 | Hastings to Rye | 19.0 | 7 | 475 | Seaside Hastings, a hilly cliff walk with 4 steep climbs and a remote naturist beach. Gentle afternoon to historic Winchelsea and Rye via a noted viewpoint. | TL CX StP V |
East Sussex | ★ | 47 | Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease | 23.6 | 7 | 550 | An energetic walk over 3 separate hills in the South Downs NP with great views throughout. | V |
East Sussex | 407 | Lewes Circular via Swanborough and Black Cap | 23.3 | 6 | 575 | Lewes Priory, Swanborough, the South Downs Way, Black Cap (hilltop) and Lewes Old Racecourse. Undulating. | V | |
East Sussex | 134 | Lewes to Brighton via Rottingdean | 18.7 | 4 | 275 | The less-frequented heart of the South Downs to Rottingdean, with a pleasant walk along the promenade into Brighton to finish | V | |
East Sussex | 24 | Lewes to Saltdean | 15.5 | 4 | 400 | South Downs Way along a chalk ridge in the morning, remote Rodmell for lunch, then back up and over the downs to the coast. Undercliff path, or bus to Brighton | V | |
East Sussex | 181 | Lewes to Seaford via West Firle | 22.3 | 7 | 500 | Glorious ramble over the South Downs to the sea covering areas less frequently walked | V | |
East Sussex | 25 | Lewes via West Firle Circular | 23.3 | 7 | 425 | Long. A steep hill (views) to Glynde. Lunch in quiet West Firle, then the South Downs Way (chalk ridge), with a flat valley walk back to historic Lewes | V | |
East Sussex | 395 | Newhaven Circular | 24.4 | 5 | 425 | Newhaven port and fort, Peacehaven cliffs, Piddinghoe, the River Ouse, foothills of the South Downs, Bishopstone and the ‘forgotten village’ of Tide Mills. | V | |
East Sussex | 213 | Newhaven to Brighton and Portslade | 18.4 | 3 | 250 | A Victorian Fort, White Cliffs, cliff top and cliff bottom paths, Brighton's busy pier and promenade and quieter Hove | V | |
East Sussex | 20 | Robertsbridge Circular | 18.5 | 4 | 350 | Quiet, rolling hills, Bodiam Castle (NT), with a gentler finish. | CX | |
East Sussex | 222 | Robertsbridge Circular via Brightling | 18.3 | 3 | 350 | A walk through Jack Fuller Country | CX | |
East Sussex | 365 | Rye Figure of 8 | 21.0 | 3 | 100 | Three rivers, two castles, and a coastal nature reserve in two linked circular walks. | LB StP | |
East Sussex | ★ | 28 | Seaford to Eastbourne | 21.9 | 9 | 325 | The best walk in the Southeast! A dramatic cliff walk passing Cuckemere Haven, the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head as the South Downs meets the sea. Ends with Eastbourne's promenade and pier. | LB V |
East Sussex | 25 | Southease to Eastbourne | 27.3 | 8 | 650 | 2 Long Ridge walks over open downs, beautiful Alfriston for lunch, and Eastbourne pier and seafront to finish. | V | |
East Sussex | 423 | Southease Circular | 23.5 | 6 | 450 | Varied South Downs walk. Sussex Ouse, Centenary Park (Peacehaven), Undercliff Path, the Western Hemisphere, Telscombe Tye, optional climbs and Eastern Hemisphere. | V | |
East Sussex | 65 | Southease to Rottingdean or Brighton | 15.3 | 4 | 350 | The flat, open Ouse valley to Rodmell and Kingston, then an open chalk ridge to Rottingdean and Brighton. | V | |
East Sussex | 26 | Southease to Seaford | 18.1 | 6 | 325 | A loop to Rodmell for lunch, then up and across the South Downs. Finishes by the sea. | V | |
East Sussex | 112 | Stonegate to Robertsbridge | 14.0 | 4 | 275 | The High Weald, Kipling’s home, and panoramic views | CX | |
East Sussex | 19 | Tunbridge Wells Circular | 23.8 | 6 | 325 | A varied High Weald walk with stretches through parkland, restored heathland and woods containing massive sandstone outcrops, finishing alongside the Spa Valley Railway. | CX | |
East Sussex | 262 | Uckfield to Buxted | 21.6 | 4 | 300 | Uck Valley, undulating Low Weald Countryside, van Hoogstraten's path, Blackboys Inn, Tickerage Stream valley with Vivien Leigh's home, and Buxted Park | EC LB | |
East Sussex | 272 | Uckfield to Lewes | 20.9 | 4 | 225 | A gentle walk along river valleys through fields and woods, finishing with a climb over the South Downs above Glyndebourne | EC LB | |
East Sussex | 196 | Wadhurst to Tunbridge Wells | 13.2 | 4 | 250 | Plenty of fine views on this short High Weald walk to the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. | CX | |
East Sussex | ★ | 5 | Wadhurst via Bewl Water Circular | 17.0 | 5 | 475 | This walk follows the Sussex Border path to Bewl Water, then follows its banks back to Wadhurst for tea. Gentle gradients but never flat. | CX |
East Sussex | ★ | 25 | Winchelsea to Hastings | 20.3 | 9 | 575 | The hardest walk in the book. A gentle start with the 1066 Path and a great pub for lunch. After lunch, a great coastal cliff walk with 4 steep climbs, Fairlight Glen naturist beach, fish and chips on Hastings seafront, so one for summer. | TL CX StP |
East Sussex | 316 | Winchelsea to Hastings via Three Oaks | 26.4 | 8 | 575 | The 1066 walk route through pleasant hilly territory from Winchelsea to Icklesham and Three Oaks, then south over a ridge to the sea at Fairlight. A strenuous finish into Hastings. | TL CX StP |
Last Updated : Jul-24