SDW Day 8 Alfriston To Eastbourne 17 Km

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 18.34 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 6h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 566 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 532 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 188 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2 m
  • ⚐
    Area: South Downs
  • ⚐
    District: Alfriston 
  • ⚑
    Start: N 50.808047° / E 0.156833°
  • ⚑
    End: N 50.752901° / E 0.269308°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 9 m - Start on River Lane
  2. 2 : km 0.11 - alt. 4 m - Turn slight left
  3. 3 : km 0.12 - alt. 4 m - Turn slight right
  4. 4 : km 0.13 - alt. 4 m - Turn right
  5. 5 : km 0.21 - alt. 3 m - Turn left
  6. 6 : km 0.36 - alt. 2 m - Turn left
  7. 7 : km 0.84 - alt. 5 m - Turn right
  8. 8 : km 1.56 - alt. 68 m - Turn sharp right
  9. 9 : km 1.58 - alt. 68 m - Turn right
  10. 10 : km 1.61 - alt. 69 m - Keep left
  11. 11 : km 1.88 - alt. 89 m - Keep right
  12. 12 : km 2.06 - alt. 104 m - Turn slight left
  13. 13 : km 2.2 - alt. 113 m - Keep right
  14. 14 : km 2.42 - alt. 131 m - Keep right
  15. 15 : km 2.5 - alt. 141 m - Keep right
  16. 16 : km 3.18 - alt. 187 m - Keep right
  17. 17 : km 3.44 - alt. 183 m - Keep left
  18. 18 : km 3.51 - alt. 183 m - Turn sharp left
  19. 19 : km 4.25 - alt. 152 m - Turn slight right
  20. 20 : km 4.95 - alt. 126 m - Keep left
  21. 21 : km 4.99 - alt. 126 m - Turn left
  22. 22 : km 6.33 - alt. 48 m - Turn right
  23. 23 : km 6.36 - alt. 48 m - Turn right
  24. 24 : km 6.38 - alt. 47 m - Turn right
  25. 25 : km 6.64 - alt. 80 m - Keep right
  26. 26 : km 8.38 - alt. 40 m - Turn slight left
  27. 27 : km 8.61 - alt. 50 m - Turn right
  28. 28 : km 9.27 - alt. 110 m - Turn sharp left
  29. 29 : km 9.28 - alt. 110 m - Turn sharp left
  30. 30 : km 9.33 - alt. 111 m - Turn left onto Seaford Road
  31. 31 : km 9.34 - alt. 112 m - Turn right onto Crowlink Lane
  32. 32 : km 9.36 - alt. 112 m - Turn slight right onto Crowlink Lane
  33. 33 : km 9.38 - alt. 111 m - Turn left
  34. 34 : km 9.74 - alt. 77 m - Keep left
  35. 35 : km 9.98 - alt. 56 m - Turn right onto Upper Street
  36. 36 : km 10.05 - alt. 53 m - Turn right onto Went Way
  37. 37 : km 12.02 - alt. 15 m - Turn right
  38. 38 : km 12.12 - alt. 15 m - Turn right
  39. 39 : km 12.13 - alt. 16 m - Turn left
  40. 40 : km 12.18 - alt. 17 m - Keep right
  41. 41 : km 12.42 - alt. 44 m - Turn sharp right
  42. 42 : km 13.31 - alt. 73 m - Keep right
  43. 43 : km 13.38 - alt. 70 m - Turn slight left
  44. 44 : km 13.66 - alt. 36 m - Keep right
  45. 45 : km 14.44 - alt. 73 m - Keep right
  46. 46 : km 15.94 - alt. 159 m - Keep left
  47. 47 : km 15.97 - alt. 158 m - Keep left
  48. 48 : km 16.01 - alt. 158 m - Turn sharp left
  49. 49 : km 16.12 - alt. 152 m - Keep right
  50. 50 : km 16.18 - alt. 149 m - Turn right
  51. 51 : km 16.2 - alt. 151 m - Turn right
  52. 52 : km 17.15 - alt. 137 m - Keep right
  53. 53 : km 17.19 - alt. 137 m - Keep left
  54. 54 : km 17.7 - alt. 109 m - Keep left
  55. 55 : km 17.88 - alt. 101 m - Keep left
  56. 56 : km 18.01 - alt. 86 m - Keep right
  57. 57 : km 18.14 - alt. 54 m - Turn sharp right
  58. 58 : km 18.14 - alt. 54 m - Turn right
  59. E : km 18.34 - alt. 43 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

Walking Alfriston, White Horse and Cuckmere

Walker
↔8.21 km ↗+43 m ↘-44 m ◔2h 30 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Alfriston (East Sussex)

Alfriston is a beautiful village, with old houses and a lovely Common in front of its typical church. Clergy House was the first acquisition of the National Trust. This walk runs along the two river banks of Cuckmere River, via the White Horse, the horse is engraved with the chalk of a valley, and the return trip runs by a hill offering beautiful views.

Walking Seven Sisters (East bank of the Cuckmere River)

Walker
Seven Sisters (East bank of the Cuckmere River)
↔5.52 km ↗+105 m ↘-106 m ◔1h 55 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Cuckmere Valley (East Sussex)

The Seven Sisters are magnificent white cliffs cut in half by the River Cuckmere, which ends its course towards the sea. Part of the Southdowns National Park, the site is protected. It is one of the most beautiful natural sites in South-East England. We walk among the sheep (many gates to pass) toward the cliffs to walk back along the meandering river.

Walking Cuckmere Haven circular

Walker
Cuckmere Haven circular
↔13.48 km ↗+349 m ↘-345 m ◔4h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Lewes (East Sussex)

Beautiful out-and-back walk starting in Cuckmere Haven car park, taking in riverside, coastal path, village and forest

Walking Seven Sisters From Seaford to Eastbourne

Walker
↔20.95 km ↗+420 m ↘-422 m ◔7h 10 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Lewes (East Sussex)

Sea, Sun and … the Seven Sisters walk of course! When the weather is nice and the temperatures are rising, lace up your hiking boots (or trail runners, it’s summer after all), apply the sunscreen and get the brim out of the closet. It is time to enjoy a walk by the South Coast, and who knows, maybe even take a dip in the bright blue English Channel.

Walking Beachy Head & Eastbourne from East Dean

Walker
↔10.12 km ↗+205 m ↘-242 m ◔3h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from East Dean and Friston (East Sussex)

This linear walk from East Dean to Eastbourne includes many of the highlights along the East Sussex coast in this area. A frequent bus serrvice can be used to return to the start.

Walking Charleston Farm & Firle Beacon from Firle

Walker
Charleston Farm & Firle Beacon from Firle
↔7.46 km ↗+195 m ↘-186 m ◔2h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Firle (East Sussex)

This East Sussex walk takes you onto the South Downs for spectacular views north at Firle Beacon. The walk also offers the opportunity to visit Charlestown Farmhouse with its bohemian decor and associations with the Bloomsbury set. This walk has un challenging climb.

Walking Southease, Rodmell and Lewes Brooks

Walker
Southease, Rodmell and Lewes Brooks
↔9.61 km ↗+85 m ↘-82 m ◔3h 00 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Beddingham (East Sussex)

Using a part of the South Down Way, this circular walk goes through Southease, Rodmell, along the River Ouse and include one steep hill.

Walking From Lewes to Alfriston via the Ouse and the Downs

Walker
From Lewes to Alfriston via the Ouse and the Downs
↔18.07 km ↗+232 m ↘-224 m ◔5h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Lewes (East Sussex)

From lovely Lewes in East Sussex along the River Ouse valley, then up onto the South Downs for a bracing downland stretch with views across the Weald, gorgeous South Downs Way and the sea, ending up in the delightful village of Alfriston, where there are afternoon buses back to Lewes.

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