contact the editor here. Head south west, along a minor road opposite the pub up to the ridge. You will see Ouse Valley, Southease and Rodmell Village along this journey, where you can explore churches that date back to the 12th century. Second time that Ive done it. BY . 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. Getting to the Start Lewes is just off the A27 to the north east of Brighton. This walk covers 11.4 miles, with 4.3 miles of that being the South Downs Way. But no lunch stop. Youtube. 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. Now that the Trevor Arms in Glynde has closed, the only lunch option in that village is the Little Cottage Tea Rooms, if they are open. The train is direct as far as Lewes (which is where you get off to start the walk). 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 heaves at the struts of the bridge and teases the banks with waves that break sporadically into puddles on the path. 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. Keep following the gravel path round to the left and you'll cross under the busy A27. That really makes me so happy that my directions were easy to follow! Buy me a coffee to say thanks. This walk begins from the coastal town of Seaford a short distance from the South Downs Way. Southease is 876 meters away, 12 min walk. The trail sign will point ahead and to the left. Welcome to the South Downs Way. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. I continued up with the fence to my right (and the cows just the other side of it) when I then noticed another opening in the fence.right next to the cows. In both directions the Landsdown Arms is a characterful pub near the station, and The Runaway, the buffet on platform 2 of Lewes station, is recommended for its excellent range of cakes: it is open until 6.50pm Monday to Friday, 5.50pm Saturday and 5.20pm Sunday. I usually see a couple of herons and egret's along the way. When the ridge turns due west, you turn north east, steeply downhill towards towards Kingston in Lewes. This is also the start of the new(ish) Egret's Way - a shared use path that will take you all the way to Newhaven). Walkers alongside the River Ouse near Southease in East Sussex. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Here you'll pick up a grassy path along the river. On the clockwise walk a short diversion off the walk route as you approach Lewes would take you to the charming Juggs Inn in the village of Kingston. Designed and developed with PenciDesign. However, its network spans over 750 miles of brooks, streams and rivers, making it a centrepiece for the Sussex . I deliberately didnt stop as I was aiming for a specific train back from Southease but next time I do it would allow at least an hour to take in the breathtaking views and to pause and realise you can hear nothing but skylarks. [Map 3B] Follow the SDW north west along the ridge (with a big drop on your right hand side). Views are nice over the countryside. There is no path for the first few yards, after which you can feed into and follow a path that curves left on a descending terrace in a wide arc round the side of a downland combe. I couldnt hear any traffic, but ok. (This is a shortcut from the route walk 25 takes), The main route is to follow the minor road up to the top of the ridge to a small car park, and turn right (west). Something went wrong, please try again later. Southern Service operates a train from Southease to Lewes hourly. Over another stile, maintain direction steadily up to the top of the ridge. The YHA Courtyard Cafe near Southease station is only open to the public till 4pm officially, but after that time you can sometimes still get served. Terrain: Easy though can get muddy so wear suitable footwear, Where to park: Friars Walk car park (pay and display), Lewes or Ham Lane (free - but you;'ll miss out the first bit of the walk at The Railway Land). Accommodation wise, there are 3 or 4 hotels and a number of BnBs. You actually have the option to start the Lewes to Southease walk from this point, if you dont want to walk the full 14.6 miles. Best Price (Room Rates) Guarantee Check all reviews, photos, contact number & address of The Bank, East Sussex and Free cancellation of Hotel available. Full directions for this walk are in a PDF file (link above) which you can print, or download on to a Kindle, tablet, or smartphone. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can At the bottom of the hill, go over a stile and follow a path along the floor of a quiet downland valley (Oxteddle Bottom). The area is a designated National Nature Reserve and is the site of an Iron Age fort. Two small vilages separated by the C7 but linked by the Parish Church, St Nicholas in Iford. 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. After about 30-40 mins you should start seeing the Southease bridge in sight. LOVELY views. Every now and then you'll spot the coastal train snaking along the landscape - this is the train you'll be returning to Lewes on. Glynde Stores and Post Office next door to the tea room serves takeaway coffee and hot chocolate (but not tea!) These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Then a view out to the English channel, which almost looked unreal. I had to keep going. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I didnt see him, but a sign warned me he was there. Opposite the entrance to Itford House on your left, turn right with the South Downs Way. For part of the way, there is a path on the bank to the left of the road which offers a magnificent view over Lewes. Beautiful winter day. This is an energetic walk (550 metres or 1,600 feet of ascent) over three distinct downland ridges, with magnificent views throughout. Head out on this 10.1-km point-to-point trail near Lewes, East Sussex. Once you leave the road, the walking trail will still be level for a bit as you pass by more fields. 3 - Towards the bottom of the hill, just short of a gate, turn right, walking parallel to a fence on your left. This time I was warned about the bull. At the ridge, first detour 200m south to Mount Caburn, retrace your steps, then skirt north around the 'bowl' shaped valley in front of you. Now, you may know by now how I feel about cows in fields (scared). Over the past month, I have found myself in a field with a bull twice. To start at Glynde or Southease (hourly trains in either case), change at Lewes. It's deserved time away from the busy pressures of modern life and provides a beautiful reconnect with nature. With cows and haystacks dotted about in the fields below, I realised I was walking towards a farm house. East Sussex is located in the south of England and is world famous for its . Swanbrough can be accessed from the Egrets Way and provides good access, following old droving routes, up onto the Downs. The road curves north to the station, just past it is the The Lansdown Arms. Click on the little box in the corner to open in your Google maps. The path becomes Juggs road which joins Priory Street, follow it (east). Straight on across the bridge, and straight on up the steep hill to the Golf Club clubhouse (CH on the map). A walk by the River Ouse in Sussex U.K. River Ouse, River walk, nature walk, lambs, sheep, countryside, river, Sussex, Lewes, rainbow, river bank walk, hikin. Alternatively, Compass Travel operates a bus from Southease Village to Fisher Street 5 times a day. This is the longer (via West Firle option). (I have walked along this way a couple of times and the haystacks arent a permanent fixture, so you arent guaranteed to see them). It heaves at the struts of the bridge and teases the banks with waves that break sporadically into puddles on the path. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Saltdean, opp Longridge Avenue Post Office. The South Downs is the nearest national Pop., 84. I noticed on my map that there was a hostel near by, and I became filled with this desire to spend the night here. A Historic Cast Iron Bridge built 1880 The bridge links Southease Parish which was divided by a 'cut' in the Ouse created in 1791 to improve the river's flow. 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. 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. If you have any questions about any of them please feel free to leave a comment on the post or send me an email. In the afternoon, the Little Cottage Tea Rooms in Glynde (if they are open) are a possible tea stop, though sadly there is no longer a pub stop in the village. As I made my way through this field, I was on super high alert, keeping myself next to the barbed wire fence, prepared to jump over it if the bull appeared. Continue on this path all the way to Lewes. More details How far is the train station from Southease in Lewes? However things do change and all outdoor activities involve a degree of risk. From: Kingston Ridge, BN7 3LA Kingston Near Lewes, England . A perfectly sharp horizon of deep blue sea meeting light blue sky. Sussex is home to an infinite number of fantastic winter walks. My guard went down a little (but only a little) and I was able to properly look at my surroundings. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can First built in 1791 and restored in 1880, the bridge is a fine piece of engineering and is a welcome site on the walk. Winchester Station 0 Ch il comb V ill age Chilcomb Village 2.5 0 Cheriton (4.5)1.5 8.560 The Milburys Inn, Beauworth 9 6.5 3.5 0 Exton 12.5 10 7 3.5 0 East Meon (16.5)1 17.5 15 12 8.550 Queen Elizabeth Country Park Visitors Centre 23.5 21 18 14.5 1180 Buriton (25.5)0.5 26 23.5 20.5 17 13.5 10.5 2.5 0 Petersfield Railway Station (25.5)2.5 28 25.5 22.5 19 15.5 12.5 4.520 . You will soon leave the trail and find yourself on a small road. Did I mention its a loud road? Cream teas are served Wednesday to Saturday from 3pm to 5.30pm. Well, whatever they were doing, it was scaring me. You'll start to see more wildlife and, depending on what time of day you're walking, seabirds will be quietly fishing on the banks. The route needs very little explaining as it is well signposted and largely follows the banks of the River Ouse. Then right on to the main shopping street and continue (downhill). There is a slightly shorter walking route from Lewes to Southease, but I did this one in a C shape in order to pick up the South Downs trail where I left off. On the other side of the field, join and follow a left field-edge. 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. 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. 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. As its situated on the South Downs Way route there are often lots of hikers and cyclists taking a break here and usually of good spirits. 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. I did say in my blog post about walking from Faversham to Whitstable that things come in threes, so I am due one more bull encounter. Wonderful open Downs. 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. Lovely views. After the second gate, you will leave the river by taking a left to go under the metal bridge. A Gannett Company. Choice of car parks in Lewes, By Public Transport: Train between Southease and Lewes. It is from here that you get good views of the towns by the sea, Newhaven and Seaford. The walk starts near Horsham at the village of Lower Beeding and passes through Slaugham, Handcross and Staplefield. 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. Newhaven at low tide on a grey day in November did not make for a very prepossessing start to the walk. Gentle afternoon to historic Winchelsea and Rye via a noted viewpoint. 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. The Abergavenny Arms greets you in Rodmell selling a fine selection of food and drinks, and gives you the opportunity to recharge the batteries before heading back to the car and driving home. At a way post, turn sharply left and continue to climb with a fence on your right. www.walkingclub.org.uk/site/license.shtml, 7 out of 10 (three steep climbs, but mostly easy level walking on good paths with easy navigation). I didnt want to go home. Created with all the love in the world by the Saturday Walkers Club with the help of our contributors. Starting in Southease, the walker will travel north along the bank of the River Ouse with the river running to your right hand side. My train was not going to be arriving for a while, so as I passed over the bridge of the river Ore, I stopped for a moment to watch it. Walkers can largely follow signs to Rodmell on the way but can enjoy a few other specials sites en route if they so wish. 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.
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