Alfriston, White Horse and Cuckmere

(S/E) From the Square car park, take the path to the left (West Street), then left again (River Lane), Wanguard Way, down to the river. Reach the river along South Downs Way, near a footbridge.

(1) Veer to the right, don't take the footbridge, and follow Cuckmere River. Reach New Bridge.

(2) Cross the bridge and turn right (West) to follow the shore again, passing in front of White Horse on your right-hand side. Find a crossroads a few meters after.

(3) Take the wooded path on the left (East) which joins Litlington road at a bend. Head left (North) to quickly reach the entrance to Charleston Manor.

(4) Veer to the right (East), to go around the mansion, and find South Downs Way.

(5) When you reach a junction, turn left (North) up the hill, across fields, to the entrance of Litlington village. Turn right (North) and pass the Plow and Harrow pub.

(6) From there, turn left to reach the river bank. Walk alongside it again, taking a right (North). Carry on straight ahead until you reach the footbridge you passed on the way there. Go across and find the initial crossroads (1). Heading in the opposite direction from when you came, return to the Square car park (A/D)

Car park :
Park in the town Square car park. Large car park at the entrance of the village.

Detour possible: Before crossing the bridge (2), take the path that reaches the top of White Horse to enjoy the view of Cuckmere valley and its meanders. Return to the bridge by the same path.

Several old pubs and restaurants on site. The village is very touristy, so very busy at the end of the week.
Before leaving Alfriston, visit Clergy House.

A few kilometres to the North-West, don't miss out on the Long Man of Wilmington, a man engraved in the chalk on the hillside, 70 meters long, uncertain age, probably 16th century.