(S/E) Once you return to the small car park at Pett Level, make a return trip to the pebble beach to admire the coastline and the end of the cliff that runs from Hastings.
A strange Mediterranean-style building awaits you there.
However, do not make a return trip via the coastpath to the top of the cliff... the view is completely blocked by shrubs.
Cliff End circular
Set off to explore a small coastal area between Rye and Hastings. Cliffs, a long pebble beach, a military canal from the Napoleonic era, marshes, sheep, a mill, pastures in a green and undulating landscape with paths, gates and stiles galore.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 10.78 km -
Average duration: 3h 25 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 127 m -
Descent: - 127 m -
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Highest point: 52 m -
Lowest point: 1 m
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Country:
United Kingdom
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District:
Pett -
Start/End: N 50.88863° / E 0.683979° -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 6 m - Car park and toilets at Pett Level
- 1 : km 0.02 - alt. 5 m - Old military canal - Napoleonic era
- 2 : km 0.43 - alt. 3 m - Access to the old watchtower (WW II)
- 3 : km 3.75 - alt. 52 m - Old windmill
- 4 : km 10.42 - alt. 11 m - End of cliff
- S/E : km 10.78 - alt. 6 m - Car park and toilets at Pett Level
Notes
Not all of the paths taken are shown on all maps... but they are clearly visible on the ground and officially marked as public footpaths.
Worth a visit
Nearby: the ancient town of Rye, its church, castle, mill and harbour
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