As Easter beckons, and the grey clouds surely give way to blue, what a fantastic time to get outside and enjoy one of these six Sussex Easter walks. I’ve chosen them on the basis of the blossom, bluebells or wow factor as a perfect way to blow away the cobwebs and enjoy the best of spring. Click on each link for full details of each walk.
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2 km walk at Sullington Warren
This is a nice easy walk particularly if you have little ones with you. Sullington Warren is an area of lowland heath with woodland paths and wide open spaces. It’s got history too with a Bronze Age “bowl barrow”. There is a big open space in the middle where you might just want to sit and let the little ones play. Head to Storrington afterwards for lunch.
2.3 km exploring Chailey Common
Another easy walk which is awash with bluebells by May. You don’t have to follow my route and it’s quite easy just to explore the common. There are some fabulous views and I would definitely recommend a visit to the windmill while you’re here. For lunch, perhaps head to Ridgeview or Lewes.
6 km walk in Hastings Country Park
I last did this walk in the height of summer but at any time of the year, it has the wow factor. I returned recently to visit the Dripping Well at Fairlight which is stunning, and the first of the bluebells were already up. You don’t have to stick to my route which started in Hastings as there are plenty of footpaths and helpful information boards. But whatever route you choose, this is an absolutely stunning part of East Sussex with lots of points of interest on the way and with the advantage you can head into Hastings Old Town, Winchelsea or Rye for lunch after your walk.
8 km stunning Firle South Downs walk
I am recommending this as a chunky spring walk with incredible views. I did it in the height of summer on a very hot day and I wouldn’t recommend that because there is very little shade but in the spring it should be perfect. The first part of the walk is all about the views across the Downs to the sea, but as you turn and start heading north again, you go through a wonderful little valley. For lunch, it has to be The Ram Inn in Firle.
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