East Sussex walks

Charleston Farm & Firle Beacon from Firle ( Download : PDF )

4.18mi +650ft -620ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in 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 décor and associations with the Bloomsbury set.

Cuckmere Haven circular ( Download : PDF )

8.38mi +1145ft -1132ft 4h50 Moderate
Starting point in Seaford - East Sussex

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

Southease, Rodmell and Lewes Brooks ( Download : PDF )

5.97mi +279ft -269ft 3h00 Easy
Starting point in 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.

Rye from the North ( Download : PDF )

9.84mi +407ft -397ft 4h55 Moderate
Starting point in Rye (East Sussex) - East Sussex

Pleasant hike that crosses through pastures, crops, apple orchards and some vineyards. The majority of the circuit is along grassy paths. When crossing pastures, don't forget to close gates behind you.

Alfriston, White Horse and Cuckmere ( Download : PDF )

5.1mi +141ft -144ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in 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.

The old fishing quarter of The Stade Hastings ( Download : PDF )

2.53mi +194ft -217ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in East Sussex

A loop through the old fishing quarter of Hastings, nestled between two hills. Old half-timbered houses from the 15th and 16th century. Pathways and stairways connecting sloped streets and views over the town and the sea. Fishing boats are lined up on the pebbles along the beach of this significant fishing port. The net huts, lined up like giant beach huts, are unique to Hastings.

From Lewes to Alfriston via the Ouse and the Downs ( Download : PDF )

11.23mi +761ft -735ft 5h45 Moderate
Starting point in 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.

Southease, Ditchling Beacon & Lewes ( Download : PDF )

16.52mi +1398ft -1381ft 8h50 Difficult
Starting point in Southease - East Sussex

This lengthy East Sussex walk traverses a section of the South Downs using the South Downs Way and other paths and tracks. The start is Southease station with the route taking you to Ditchling Beacon before finishing at Lewes. A convenient rail service links you to Southease.

Beachy Head & Eastbourne from East Dean ( Download : PDF )

6.29mi +673ft -794ft 3h30 Moderate
Starting point in 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.