The Sussex Border Path is a 240 km (150 mile) long footpath, roughly along the inland boundary of the county of Sussex. It links Thorney Island in the west to Rye in the east, and one of the wonderful things about it is, that if you’re a keen Sussex walker, you’re likely to find yourself …
Flat 10 km Shoreham coastal walk. This walk is a little bit different from our norm. My recommendation is to do it on a wild winter’s day. It’s gritty in (quite a few) places and urban but it still manages to feel wild and it takes in some interesting places. We did it from Hove …
So you’re thinking of walking the South Downs Way? Or some of it? Great, it’s an incredible experience however much of it you manage to do. And having walked it recently over eight days, here is our guide to planning your South Downs Way walk. Which way and how far? Obviously, one of your first …
Our Sussex Exclusive Overview The South Downs Way goes from Winchester to Eastbourne and is 160 km long (100 miles). There are also just over 4,000 metres of ascents and descents along the route. The whole trail lies within the South Downs National Park and it is a National Trail, mostly on the chalk downland …
The 1066 Country Walk in East Sussex is a 31-mile (50 km) trail from Pevensey Castle to Rye (West Undercliff) following the route of the Norman invasion. It’s well signposted with varying terrain. There are sections where it takes you along the road but it is not a cycle route. Having set off from Pevensey …
You’ve heard me talking about the fact that 2023 is the UK’s Year of the Coast. Now, as part of a year-long, national initiative to raise awareness of our coastline and inspire new audiences to love, visit and protect the coast, a glorious celebration of the newly renamed King Charles III England Coast Path will …
If you love being outdoors, walking and exploring, then Sussex is the county for you! There is an amazing selection of long distance Sussex walks and trails here, and I hope a quick look at the following list will inspire you to get out and explore: Sussex Border Path Roughly following the Sussex border, the …
Distance: 15 km. Elevation: 100 m. Difficulty: Medium The King Charles III English Coastal Path will be a 2,700 mile (4,345 km) coast path around England (and should be finished in 2024). At the moment, the Sussex section stretches from West Wittering to Eastbourne with the last section to Camber in progress. The Shoreham to …
I’ve been curious about Lake Wood caves near Uckfield for some time. In the end, images of mysterious and magical-looking caves were too hard to resist and I headed over to take a look. What I found was a mesmerizing little walk but also a rather melancholy insight into the past. The lake and woods …
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