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South Downs Way
Berwick to Eastbourne
A reservoir, then the South Downs Way past pretty villages (Jevington and Wilmington) and a ridge walk.
Cliff Edge - is he a mate of Marty Wilde and Billy Fury?
View of Seven Sisters from the west. David A. Vivitar 5199
Aug-07 • magyardave2002 on Flickr
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Glynde to Seaford
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.
Start of the Valley Ending
Hassocks to Upper Beeding walk
Aug-16 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr
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Hassocks to Upper Beeding
3 steep hills with fine views before lunch at Devil's Dyke. A gentle ridge walk in the afternoon to Upper Beeding (short bus ride to Shoreham station)
First section (anticlockwise)
Lewes Circular walk
Jun-15 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr
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Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease
An energetic walk over 3 separate hills in the South Downs NP with great views throughout.
Book 2, Walk 28, Seaford to Eastbourne
Seven Sisters, 28 March 2005
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Seaford to Eastbourne
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.
Amberley to Cocking
South Downs Way along the ridge of the South Downs NP. Views in the morning, a forested trail in the afternoon. Travel by bus.
Chanctonbury Ring
SWC Walk 26 - South Downs Way: Amberley to Shoreham-by-Sea or Lancing
Mar-20 • thomasgrabow on Flickr
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Amberley to Shoreham By Sea or Lancing
A ridge walk along the South Downs Way, passing Chanctonbury Ring.
Deep Dean, near Windover Hill
SWC Walk 25 - South Downs Way 8 : Southease to Eastbourne
Oct-15 • thomasgrabow on Flickr
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Southease to Eastbourne
2 Long Ridge walks over open downs, beautiful Alfriston for lunch, and Eastbourne pier and seafront to finish.
| Region | Star | # | Walk | Km | Effort | Ht. gain | Description | London |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Sussex | ★ | 27 | Berwick to Eastbourne | 20.5 | 7 | 400 | A reservoir, then the South Downs Way past pretty villages (Jevington and Wilmington) and a ridge walk. | 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 |
| West Sussex | 23 | Hassocks to Upper Beeding | 16.3 | 7 | 550 | 3 steep hills with fine views before lunch at Devil's Dyke. A gentle ridge walk in the afternoon to Upper Beeding (short bus ride to Shoreham station) | TL CJ EC 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 | ★ | 28 | Seaford to Eastbourne | 21.9 | 9 | 350 | 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 |
| West Sussex | 33 | Amberley to Cocking | 18.6 | 6 | 475 | South Downs Way along the ridge of the South Downs NP. Views in the morning, a forested trail in the afternoon. Travel by bus. | CJ EC V | |
| West Sussex | ★ | 26 | Amberley to Shoreham By Sea or Lancing | 25.0 | 7 | 425 | A ridge walk along the South Downs Way, passing Chanctonbury Ring. | CJ EC V |
| East Sussex | 25 | Southease to Eastbourne | 27.3 | 8 | 675 | 2 Long Ridge walks over open downs, beautiful Alfriston for lunch, and Eastbourne pier and seafront to finish. | V |