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Burgess Hill walks
South Downs Way circular walk from Pyecombe to Ditchling Beacon
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6.97 mi
+768 ft
-774 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pyecombe (West Sussex)
A walk along one of the best sections of the ridge of the South Downs with excellent views to the north. It then returns through one of its dry valleys. The route is easy to follow and, being on chalk, is generally firm and dry (apart from a few short sections on farm tracks).
Ardingly Reservoir, West Sussex
4.84 mi
+433 ft
-410 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ardingly (West Sussex)
Lovely walk around the Ardingly reservoir in West Sussex.
Balcombe Circular
9.34 mi
+725 ft
-692 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Balcombe (West Sussex)
An easy circular walk in Sussex with a number of options to increase or decrease the distance using a variety of footpaths.
From Lewes to Alfriston via the Ouse and the Downs
11.23 mi
+781 ft
-751 ft
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.
Upper Beeding circular
7.22 mi
+600 ft
-604 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Upper Beeding (West Sussex)
A nice variety - up high on the Downs, and back down to woodland, countryside, riverside - with Chanctonbury Ring frequently in view in the distance.
Southease, Rodmell and Lewes Brooks
5.97 mi
+299 ft
-285 ft
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.
Horsham Riverside
12.42 mi
+207 ft
-207 ft
5h 55
Easy
Departure from Horsham (West Sussex)
A suggested start of the walk is at Warnham Local Nature Reserve. Going clockwise, the route follows Chennells Brook and later picks up the Horn Brook near Leechpool Woods.
Charleston Farm & Firle Beacon from Firle
4.63 mi
+653 ft
-627 ft
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.
Cissburry Ring
4.11 mi
+489 ft
-489 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Worthing (West Sussex)
This is a nice little 4 mile walk up to Cissbury Ring with amazing views over looking the sea and coastal towns of Worthing and Brighton from Cissbury Ring. Best attempted on a clear fine weather day so as to make the most of the views from the peak. This is a moderate walk that is not wheelchair friendly.
Alfriston, White Horse and Cuckmere
5.10 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
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.
Seven Sisters From Seaford to Eastbourne
13.02 mi
+1,617 ft
-1,611 ft
7h 25
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.
Cuckmere Haven circular
8.38 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,319 ft
5h 00
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
Seven Sisters (East bank of the Cuckmere River)
3.43 mi
+400 ft
-410 ft
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.
Hever & Markbeech from Chiddingstone
5.85 mi
+341 ft
-348 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Chiddingstone (Kent)
A lovely Kent walk that starts from the beautiful village of Chiddingstone and continues to Hever where you can visit the Castle. The route then turns south to Markbeech from where a return to the start is made.
Tillingbourne Waterfall and Leith Hill Tower
6.65 mi
+686 ft
-653 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Abinger (Surrey)
This circular walk close to Abinger provides a good way to explore the countryside using a section of Greensand Way leading to Leith Hill Tower. You will enjoy quiet paths and tracks in the woods, along River Tillingourne and great views from Leith Hill!
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