The start is Southease station with the route taking you to Ditchling Beacon before finishing at Lewes. Technical sheet No. It's deserved time away from the busy pressures of modern life and provides a beautiful reconnect with nature. In fact the train from Lewes to Newhaven followed almost exactly the route I would be walking on the way back. The crisp Autumn sky is dotted with harried cumulus scraps. I didnt want to go home. This yet again involved a train ride in getting to the start of the walk, as there are no direct trains to Southease it meant into Brighton and onto another train along the coast. So I narrowed it down further, and once I chose my photos, I entered them in the post. Not only does this walk offer the added benefit of liquid comforts at the end, it also passes by some fascinating history on the way. The walk starts in Southease and passes to Rodmell, though there is nothing stopping you from doing it in reverse. A narrow path squeezes along the right edge of a garden to join a road. There is not much to choose between them in terms of views or gradients climbed: rather it is the length of sections and the positioning of lunch and tea options: Anti-clockwise (directions on pages 3-5 of the pdf) is in many ways better. After the second gate, you will leave the river by taking a left to go under the metal bridge. Where the fence turns away to the right, go ahead, soon curving right on a well-trodden unfenced grassy path, which climbs to pass the trig point next to Red Lion Pond. If you have a dog that likes water he/she will love dipping in and out of the water along the way. You will follow the South Downs Way (SDW) for part of the walk. Pop., 84. As well as Woolf's former property, there is an abundance of other historical buildings which make the worth all the more worthwhile. Thanks Tracy Oh it must be lambing season, I love walks around this time, Hello, my name is Zoe and welcome to my blog about walks and hikes in England. Saturdaywalker Terrain: Narrow dirt trails, grassy trails, gravel paths and a bit of asphalt road at either end. Once past the railway line the path veers a little to the right and you'll find yourself at the local tip/recycling plant (if you've parked at Ham Lane you'll be joining here). I did this walk as a continuation from the section of the South Downs Way, from Hassocks to Lewes. Allow 3 - 4 hours. Swanbrough can be accessed from the Egrets Way and provides good access, following old droving routes, up onto the Downs. As I didnt see the bull, does this count as the third time? But something was different about this one. Please report any comments that break our rules. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Newhaven to Lewes. In the Easter, late May and summer school holidays it is open daily except Wednesday. At 491ft above sea level, the view from the top is an exceptional one across the valley to the main ridge of the Downs traversed earlier in the walk. and turn west towards a farm at the entrance of Firle Manor, then join a quiet lane [the main route] heading north to the main road), Cross the busy road, and continue north, past the Trevor Arms to Glynde Station, Turn left at the village shop, cross the style and up on to the downs. With its castle, saxon twittens, ruined priory and architecture from the Normans onwards, its really worth spending time there. You will see Ouse Valley, Southease and Rodmell Village along this journey, where you can explore churches that date back to the 12th century. Well, whatever they were doing, it was scaring me. Click here for a full-sized map of the Southease to Lewes walk. 06:55. Continue going straight till you reach a point where there are metal gates on either side of the trail, take the right just before the gates and walk with a fence to your left. I mention this because the second half of the walk, from this point, was my favourite part. Then a view out to the English channel, which almost looked unreal. I stand on Willey's Bridge, probably for the hundredth time since I moved to Lewes, and take a moment to soak up the winter sun, white cliffs glinting in the distance. Well, now I knew. Next, you reach some woods where you have a very steep but short incline. By Book : Walk 24, [1] to [5] (Rodmell) then walk 26 [2] to [3]. [Map 3B] Follow the SDW north west along the ridge (with a big drop on your right hand side). But still, this is now my most photo heavy blog post. 3 - Towards the bottom of the hill, just short of a gate, turn right, walking parallel to a fence on your left. Seaford to Eastbourne The best walk in the Southeast!. Then right on to the main shopping street and continue (downhill). Skirt below the golf course, cross the style just after the clubhouse, Down the lane to Lewes, cross the bridge, along the high street, Left to the station, passing the Landsdown Arms on your way. 4 - After almost half a mile, turn right over a stile and sharply back to the right, across the corner of a field to pass through a hedge gap, across another field and through a gateway in a second hedge. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to As you make your way up, take a look right for some gorgeous views of the hills through the bushes and trees. You will then reach an open field. The walk starts near Horsham at the village of Lower Beeding and passes through Slaugham, Handcross and Staplefield. 1 - From Southease Station join the lane and turn right, signposted as the South Downs Way to Alfriston. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's The South Downs Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease An energetic walk over 3 separate hills in the South Downs NP with great views throughout. The South Downs National Park is England's newest National Park, having been designated on March 31, 2010. Pass through a car park next to Lewes Golf Clubhouse and follow the access drive down into Lewes. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. (The TOCW2 Walk 25 route goes straight through the middle of the bowl, rather than around it). Then I can live here. Self Will.Will Self Psychogeography For Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., writer, wit and sage (1916-2007) Walking to New York 'Honor escapes he who runs after it' Jewish proverb, from my great-grandfather's notebook Prologue I resolved to walk to New York; in the interests of writing about the experience, certainly, yet also with objectives at once more . It's a perfect walk whatever the season but make sure you wear appropriate footwear - the path is walkable all year but can get boggy at points. After 60 yards, at a waypost, fork right, obliquely up across a field to another gate and on along the hillside, continuing to gain height. Turn left and follow this road for a little over half a mile out to the A27. By Car: Roadside parking is possible in several places on either side of the River Ouse to the west of Southease Station, accessible by car only from the west. There was an opening into the next field. This trail is a route along the beautiful coastline from Saltdean to the Cuckmere River, taking in Cliffs, Nature Reserves, Seven Sisters Country Park, Watch Towers, Forts, Lidos and Harbours. Not even close lol. Dont worry, if you make this mistake like I did, its only a short walk along this road before you are bombarded with South Downs Way signage. Tickets cost 2 - 4 and the journey takes 14 min. Choice of pubs and cafes in Lewes, So you dont get lost: OS Explorer Map 122. After about one mile, turn left at the kissing gate . Ive only just realised as I write this that I walked a very long way without stopping to eat. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Here you'll pick up a grassy path along the river. I no longer had to rush and could really take in the sights again. Well, I had come this far. HP10 9TY. The South Downs is the nearest national From here the path heads south over Balmer Down to the A27, crossing the road then round past Kingston near Lewes and on to the beautiful village of Southease, crossing the river Ouse to the station. Ancient villages, sites of special scientific interest, pubs, medieval waterways, working farms.and a host of wildlife, not forgetting the little Egret, namesake of the routeway. First built in 1791 and restored in 1880, the bridge is a fine piece of engineering and is a welcome site on the walk. Dog friendly. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. Walkers can largely follow signs to Rodmell on the way but can enjoy a few other specials sites en route if they so wish. The Southease Swing Bridge over the River Ouse in East Sussex, The route takes you away from the River Ouse across farmland and into the village of Rodmell, Southease church dates from the year 966 making it one of the oldest in Sussex, Monk's House is now full of treasures relating to the Bloomsbury Group, The walk culminates at the Abergavenny Arms. Head east, steeply downhill, to Glynde (village shop). Walk in Virginia's footsteps along the river from Southease railway station or Lewes. It is four miles south of Lewes and a similar distance north of the port of Newhaven, home of the Dieppe ferry. Begin your walk from Southease Station. This walk is one of my absolute favourites. Alternatively (if you are feeling particularly robust), from Southease you can walk along the River Ouse into Lewes where you can then catch the 28 or 29 bus back . The nearest stations to Southease are: Southease Village, Southease is 202 meters away, 3 min walk. Join with your email address to receive exclusive content and post updates. 1 - From Southease Station join the lane and turn right, signposted as the South Downs Way to Alfriston. The path becomes Juggs road which joins Priory Street, follow it (east). Gentle afternoon to historic Winchelsea and Rye via a noted viewpoint. Come rain or shine, it's always a corker! Starting at Newhavens Riverside Park the Egrets Way follows the course of the River Ouse north to Lewes passing close to the villages of Piddinghoe and Southease. By car: Start in Glynde (BN8 6RU), Kingston near Lewes (around BN7 3LA, closest to London and A27), or Rodmell (BN7 3EZ, pub), all of which have free parking. Around this time (an hour in) you'll be coming up to the turning to Rodmell, it's marked by a sign and if you wanted to go and check out the beautiful village and the historic Monk's House it's about a 20 minute walk from here. However, its network spans over 750 miles of brooks, streams and rivers, making it a centrepiece for the Sussex . As I made my way downhill, a couple of farmers in their trucks drove on by, I looked at the time and realised a train would be arriving at Southease in 15 min. More details How far is the train station from Southease in Lewes? You can do the walk either clockwise or anticlockwise, and directions are given for both in the attached pdf. Real property, 1,088. But it was still too many, so I went through it and made myself remove some. You also pass the remote station of Southease, with its YHA cafe nearby. 2 - About 150 yards short of the twin masts on Beddingham Hill and just before a cattle grid, turn left across grass, walking parallel and a few yards to the left of the tarmac road, which comes up from the foot of the Downs at this point. Views are nice over the countryside. I dont know if thats what those signs are called, but thats what they mean (I think) so Im going to go with that. Get , and complete your Apartment booking at the lowest price here. Navigation: very easy - just stick to the right hand side of the river and you're all good! https://you-well.co.uk/visiting-sussex/#Lewes. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Up until now, I had not had the desire to do this trail by sleeping my way along it. 6 - At a crossing track you have the option of a there-and-back detour to the left, up to the summit of The Caburn, adding about half a mile to the walk but not to be missed. It only takes 10 minutes on the train, but the walk back took close to three hours. Quite exposed for some time. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. So I took it. Its a winding road and the cars look quite vicious powering along it. A perfectly sharp horizon of deep blue sea meeting light blue sky. There is also a long slow climb out of Glynde. Southease is an excellent place to start walking or cycling the South Downs Way. I passed an unusual amount of South Downs Way signage. Glynde Stores and Post Office next door to the tea room serves takeaway coffee and hot chocolate (but not tea!) When you arrive at it you can either cross it to get to the station or you can turn right so go and have a peek at the gorgeous Southease village with it's thatched cottages and cute church. The area is a designated National Nature Reserve and is the site of an Iron Age fort. Click here to download this map as a PDF Lewes Town Cycling Map Lewes Town Check reviews, photos, contact number & address of Ocean view double room suite studio, East Sussex here for ease of booking, and also get Free cancellation on your Apartment booking. To start at Glynde or Southease (hourly trains in either case), change at Lewes. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 43 min to complete. With great difficulty, I managed to narrow it down to about 70, but that is still too many for this blog. You can edit the text in this area, and change where the contact form on the right submits to, by entering edit mode using the modes on the bottom right. On show in the house are numerous interesting artefacts relating to the Bloomsbury Group who would frequently visit the house. As well as plenty of grand downland walking, the route includes a start and finish in historic Lewes, quaint corners of which you see both at the start and end of the walk, an optional detour to Mount Caburn (Iron Age fort) with its dramatic viewpoint of the whole circuit, and the pleasant small village of Glynde. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. It is from here that you get good views of the towns by the sea, Newhaven and Seaford. 5.5 miles / 8.8 km. There are a variety of routes available to suit all abilities. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Dog friendly. It heaves at the struts of the bridge and teases the banks with waves that break sporadically into puddles on the path. I just couldnt stop. Navigation is easy, the walking is over wide and distinct paths, and while there are three substantial climbs, most of the walk is flat, gently undulating or downhill. I instead continued following the direction of the SDW, I had a train to make (I still believed I would make it at this point). Directions are given to do this walk anti-clockwise (Lewes-Southease-Glynde-Lewes) or clockwise (Lewes-Glynde-Southease-Lewes). Wow. This walk is about 14.6 miles and covered 10 miles of the South Downs Way. However things do change and all outdoor activities involve a degree of risk. Its loud. You'll be so preoccupied with feasting your eyes on the all the beauty available on this walk with the landscapes, the flora and fauna and the flowing river that eventually you'll look back and be surprised at how far back Lewes is. At the bottom of the hill, go over a stile and follow a path along the floor of a quiet downland valley (Oxteddle Bottom). To do this, follow the directions in this document as far as the end of clockwise section one and then follow the Lewes via West Firle directions from point [3]. Just a little reminder in case you had forgot where you are. Distance: 14.6 miles, to walk from Lewes station to Southease station in a C shape. Maybe the sign was pretend lol. If you have a wait for the train I wholeheartedly recommend crossing the railway line and a stop atthe YHA- they serve lovely cakes, have clean toilets and you can sit outside in their pretty garden with nice views on a sunny day. Two small vilages separated by the C7 but linked by the Parish Church, St Nicholas in Iford. Sussex is home to an infinite number of fantastic winter walks. Go over a footbridge and on in the same direction across grass and up shallow steps. Cross the main road and turn left along the recently opened cycle track, which runs behind the hedge, parallel and to the right of the A27. Alternatively, Compass Travel operates a bus from Southease Village to Fisher Street 5 times a day. This walk covers 11.4 miles, with 4.3 miles of that being the South Downs Way. Sunny or muddy, its great fun!! cruising through East Sussex and its cliffs | Motorcycle route | 85.2 mi | EN, NL. By Book: Follow Book 2, Walk 25, as far as Southease Station (Points [3] to [6] in the instructions). I didnt go back, but decided to continue along this road, and meet the trail a bit further on. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Created with all the love in the world by the Saturday Walkers Club with the help of our contributors. I cant recall how many gates you walk through on your way up, but at one of them you will see your first signage pointing to the South Downs way. The pretty village of Southease, listed in the Domesday Book, is a short walk from the station. Sussex Ouse Valley Way This splendid waterside walk follows the River Ouse from its source near Lower Beeding to the coast at Seaford Bay. You are spoiled with a changing landscape with this walk - on the left there are chalk hills and on the right rolling farmland. The level green meadows stretch away west . - on the other side of the river are beautiful houses sitting at the bottom of chalk cliffs. Walkers alongside the River Ouse near Southease in East Sussex. I missed the turning. I wasnt going to take my chances with the cows. Walk and hike from Lewes to Southease along the South Downs Way, 8 Best Surrey Hills Walks: Full Route Guides, Ultimate Seven Sisters Walk Guide: Seaford to Eastbourne, How to walk from Hastings to Rye England, 6 best walks from Brockenhurst in the New Forest, Chee Dale Stepping Stones Walk: Ultimate Guide, 57 Best Camper Van Accessories And Gadgets. Also home to the pub the Abergavenny Arms, Rodmell is a convenient place to stop off and take rest whilst on the Egrets Way journey. At Southease carry on with clockwise section 3 of this walk. 1 - From Southease Station join the lane and turn right, signposted as the South Downs Way to Alfriston. You take a left along the road, then take the small path to the right just next to the bend in road sign. Notes: You'll be getting the train back so worth checking times first but you can easily pass the time at the lovelySouth Downs YHAat Southease. eonon change home screen. The train journey back to the city was 1.5 hours, but really I wanted to stay in this peaceful place and wake up in the morning in the fresh air before continuing on with this walk to the sea. BN7 3PD Kingston Near Lewes, England, United Kingdom. You will start your walk to Southease, from Lewes train station. At a way post, turn sharply left and continue to climb with a fence on your right. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. So, you will know the road is there, way before you even see it. Download walk details Click on the little box in the corner to open in your Google maps. Try this 6.3-mile point-to-point trail near Lewes, East Sussex. It has the advantage that you get the long Lewes to Southease section out of the way first, and this provides a decent length section before you get to lunch at the Abergavenny Arms in Rodmell. The South Downs Way winds its way through the village towards the nearby River Ouse and the railway station. You will next be walking in a field, with a gorgeous view to the left. A convenient rail service links you to Southease. The walk to the sea is for another. (upload your photos) River Walk - Southease to Lewes along the Ouse Four meandering miles from the sea, and the Ouse is fattened with high tide. Starting point: Lewes Railway Land, Railway Lane or if parked at Ham Lane the path to the left of the household recycling plant. From the bottom of the hill go straight ahead along the pedestrianised Malling High Street. I did this walk a couple of days ago, perfect blue sky. At SussexLive we have another perfect stroll to keep you entertained and enjoy the outdoors this time of year. Why walk from Hassocks to Lewes and Ditchling Beacon? 4 - After almost half a mile, turn right over a stile and sharply back to the right, across the corner of a field to pass through a hedge gap, across another field and through a gateway in a second hedge. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Lovely trail, beautiful views and relatively easy. There would have been a right turn a bit further back. A Gannett Company. I didnt see him, but a sign warned me he was there. This time I was warned about the bull. Lewes is a small town with a big heart. LOVELY views. It's been an incredibly busy month and when Sunday came the temptation was to catch up on chores and general life admin. The Trevor Arms, the pub in Glynde has sadly now closed. Routing Hiking - nicest. When the ridge turns due west, you turn north east, steeply downhill towards towards Kingston in Lewes. The bridge has two cast-iron spans, one of which rotated through 90 degrees to allow sea going barges access to Lewes from Newhaven. You will soon leave the trail and find yourself on a small road. Refreshments available at Rodmell and Southease (YHA cafe). Choice of pubs and cafes in Lewes, So you dont get lost: OS Explorer Map 122. It was scary walking through this section, but I also wondered if a bull really was in here. Comments have been closed on this article. The Ouse isn't the longest of rivers, at around 35 miles from source to sea. There are often cows around here but just be bold and walk straight through them, they won't take any notice of you! A Gannett Company. If you are planning to walk from Lewes to Southease clockwise, however, you may like to consider the Lewes via West Firle walk (Walk 25 in Time Out Country Walks Volume Two), which covers some extra territory not included on this route. Otherwise the road leading up the hill from the station has several independent cafes, while a back stop option is a Caffe Nero in the High Street open until 6.30 daily. And this one has them. Calm, content and a little sleepy, as the day was coming to an end. This is just the introduction. A few yards past the shop, go right through a bridle gate, follow a trodden path across pasture to another gate and then climb steadily up on to the Caburn downland, with a fence on your left. [Map 2B] Follow the South Downs Way (SDW) west. Then south along the road, past the train station. It is a fast flowing river and without local knowledge it is easy to get swept out to sea, or up to Lewes, or even marooned in the mud as the tide sweeps in and out. Well, Im pleased to say, the bull did not appear, and once I left the field, my guard went back down to normal levels. Whilst the walk is shorter than many in the area, you will not be disappointed. The walk from Lewes to Southease has a hike up two big inclines followed by ridge walks. More details Which Bus lines stop near Southease? This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Probably not, which means I am still due one more bull encounter. Southease station is very sweet. A tea in the beautiful garden is just the ticket. The SDW signage will direct you to a bridge to go over the road, then for a short while you will walk on a path alongside it. This walk begins from the coastal town of Seaford a short distance from the South Downs Way. I take your privacy seriously. You should be able to follow the brief instructions below (basically, straight on, then turn right at the top of the hill). 1 - From Southease Station join the lane and turn right, signposted as the South Downs Way to Alfriston. southease to lewes river walkmuseum quality dinosaur models. From here a path, well- preserved across the current arable crop, heads half-left across a field. The train is direct as far as Lewes (which is where you get off to start the walk). But something was different about this one. From Lewes to Alfriston via the Ouse and the Downs ( Download : PDF ) Walker 11.23mi +761ft -735ft 5h45 Moderate Starting point in Lewes - East Sussex It is a fast flowing river and without local knowledge it is easy to get swept out to sea, or up to Lewes, or even marooned in the mud as the tide sweeps in and out. The following are brief notes for someone with an OS map, or familiar with the area. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Over another stile, maintain direction steadily up to the top of the ridge. If you dont want to walk the full distance, I will let you know how to shorten it later in the post. Straight on across the bridge, and straight on up the steep hill to the Golf Club clubhouse (CH on the map). A few yards past the shop, go right through a bridle gate, follow a trodden path across pasture to another gate and then climb steadily up on to the Caburn downland, with a fence on your left. It's lovely to gaze at the route you've just taken from the train - I like to wave at others following in my footsteps, they may not see me but it makes me smile. 3 - Towards the bottom of the hill, just short of a gate, turn right, walking parallel to a fence on your left.

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