Lewes walks

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Ardingly Reservoir West Sussex circular walk ( Download : PDF )

4.89mi +417ft -390ft 2h35 Moderate
Starting point in Ardingly - West Sussex

Lovely walk around the Ardingly reservoir in West Sussex.

Upper Beeding circular ( Download : PDF )

7.22mi +643ft -653ft 3h55 Moderate
Starting point in 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.

Balcombe Circular ( Download : PDF )

9.34mi +581ft -548ft 4h50 Moderate
Starting point in 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.

Cissburry Ring ( Download : PDF )

4.11mi +486ft -486ft 2h20 Moderate
Starting point in 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.

South Downs Storrington to Pulborough ( Download : PDF )

8.55mi +262ft -348ft 4h10 Easy
Starting point in Storrington and Sullington - West Sussex

An easy, varied and beautiful nine-mile walk taking in small paths, Parham House grounds, woodland, Rackham, more woodland, Wiggonholt and Pulborough Brooks. Plenty to see and enjoy

Horsham Riverside Walk ( Download : PDF )

12.42mi +210ft -210ft 5h55 Easy
Starting point in 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.

Hever & Markbeech from Chiddingstone ( Download : PDF )

5.85mi +318ft -318ft 3h00 Easy
Starting point in 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.

Bore Place to Greensand Way ( Download : PDF )

7.57mi +449ft -463ft 3h50 Easy
Starting point in Chiddingstone - Kent

This circular walk leads you up onto the Greensand Way where breathtaking views await. From here it loops round, passing the picturesque 14th-century Wickhurst Manor through the village of Sevenoaks Weald and across rolling farmland before returning to the start point.

Bore Place to Bough Beech Reservoir ( Download : PDF )

3.77mi +223ft -200ft 1h55 Easy
Starting point in Chiddingstone - Kent

This circular walk guides the keen wildlife watcher and enthusiast to some of the best local spots to see special species like the nightingale. The farmland of Bore Place extends almost to Bough Beech Reservoir where it meets the nature reserve. Well-connected areas of good habitat encourage plants, fungi and animals to survive and thrive.

Bore Place - Blue Trail ( Download : PDF )

1.34mi +75ft -89ft 0h40 Easy
Starting point in Chiddingstone - Kent

The Bore Place farm walks weave their way through the fields and woodlands of the 500-acre organic dairy farm, offering panoramic views across this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The trails start and finish at the Bore Place car park and are waymarked by colour-coded directional discs and tall oak posts with painted lines at the top.

Bore Place - Red Trail ( Download : PDF )

2.73mi +148ft -144ft 1h25 Easy
Starting point in Chiddingstone - Kent

The Bore Place farm walks weave their way through the fields and woodlands of the 500-acre organic dairy farm, offering panoramic views across this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The trails start and finish at the Bore Place car park and are waymarked by colour-coded directional discs and tall oak posts with painted lines at the top.

Bore Place - Green Trail ( Download : PDF )

1.42mi +52ft -52ft 0h40 Easy
Starting point in Chiddingstone - Kent

The Bore Place farm walks weave their way through the fields and woodlands of the 500-acre organic dairy farm, offering panoramic views across this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The trails start and finish at the Bore Place car park and are waymarked by colour-coded directional discs and tall oak posts with painted lines at the top.

Bore Place to Little Brown Jug Pub ( Download : PDF )

4.94mi +92ft -92ft 2h20 Easy
Starting point in Chiddingstone - Kent

This is a circular walk but is described in two sections, so you can choose to just walk to or from the Little Brown Jug, rather than doing the whole loop. Nothing beats the promise of a cosy pub after a bracing walk in the Kent countryside. This gentle walk boasts the choice of two pubs within an hour on foot of Bore Place, using the network of public footpaths and bridleways. The walk takes in classic Low Weald landscape with its patchwork of arable fields and grazing pastures.

Tonbridge - Southborough loop ( Download : PDF )

10.86mi +702ft -712ft 5h35 Moderate
Starting point in Kent

From the parkland close to the centre of Tonbridge, up onto Bidborough Ridge and on to Southborough Common, Returning along a hidden valley, through the park of Somerhill Schools and along the river Medway to the town centre.

Merstham Station to Box Hill & Westhumble Station ( Download : PDF )

11.4mi +843ft -991ft 6h00 Moderate
Starting point in Surrey

The stage starts outside Merstham Station, follows Station Road North. The route then joins the North Downs Way, then thru' the Royal Alexandra & Albert School and up on to Reigate Hill. At Buckland Heights we divert from the ND Way to stay on top of the Downs escarpment passing some great views. At Pebble Coombe we join an ancient trackway along Tye Lane to Headley Village. Then divert south thru' Headley Heath to rejoin the NDW over Box Hill and descend to finish at Westhumble.

Tillingbourne Waterfall and Leith Hill Tower ( Download : PDF )

6.65mi +620ft -620ft 3h35 Moderate
Starting point in 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!

Box Hill & Westhumble Station to East Clandon ( Download : PDF )

10.4mi +702ft -541ft 5h25 Moderate
Starting point in Surrey

From the start, we climb thru' the village of Westhumble and up onto the Downs behind Denbies Vineyard. From the West Hanger picnic area we continue along the North Downs Way for just over half a mile then turn right to go north and gradually downhill off the Downs. Then, enjoy the views of West London and Heathrow Airport to the right and Woking in front. You can also stop off for refreshments at the Tillingbourne Brewery at Old Scotland Farm. It's a beautiful route, but be warned, it's hilly.

Abinger Hammer ( Download : PDF )

2.4mi +177ft -177ft 1h15 Easy
Starting point in Abinger - Surrey

A nice easy, circular walk to do with the kids, taking in the beauty of the North Downs in Surrey Hill's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Plenty of places to leave a RockFun rock for someone else to find. We suggest about 4-5 rocks for hiding on this walk.