Turn left and walk into Glynde, passing the conveniently placed Trevor Arms to reach Glynde Station, where the shorter walk ends. This circular walk will take you along the River Ouse and through the charming villages of Rodmell and Southease. Where this fence turns away to the left, follow the track, now less distinct as it curves right along the side of the combe, then left across the valley and left again, obliquely up the opposite slope to join the access road coming down from the top of the Downs. 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 A leisurely section of the South Downs Way. 06:55. Left out of the station, right on Priory Street, join Judd Lane, straight on (cross over the motorway, then a small road), and continue up to the ridge, Turn left onto a quiet lane steeply downhill to the Abergavenny Arms pub in Rodmell, After the pub, either, (shorter, old SDW route) follow the signposted permissive path south (parallel to the main road), then turn left through Southease village to the station (past a big church), or take option 2 (follow the longer but prettier new SDW route towards the river, then south to the bridge, cross it for the station), Continue east, cross the road, and up onto the downs along the SDW, At the path junction by the carpark, head north downhill along a quiet lane, or take Option 1 : continue east along the ridge, then sharply back on yourself, northwest to West Firle. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. You then have an exhilarating finish over Mount Caburn that brings you directly down into the part of Lewes with the best tea options (Cliffe High Street). Editors' Code of Practice. 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. 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. You will start your walk to Southease, from Lewes train station. Created with all the love in the world by the Saturday Walkers Club with the help of our contributors. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to The suggested route takes 2 shortcuts. Accommodation wise, there are 3 or 4 hotels and a number of BnBs. In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Southease like this: . The notes below should help. 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. For Sale: 4 beds, 3.5 baths 2448 sq. Keep following the gravel path round to the left and you'll cross under the busy A27. (The TOCW2 Walk 25 route goes straight through the middle of the bowl, rather than around 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. A convenient rail service links you to Southease. Train from Glynde to Lewes from end of shorter walk, Whats underfoot: Excellent walking along good paths and tracks, and across open downland. Head east, steeply downhill, to Glynde (village shop). 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. 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. Saturdaywalker 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. Preview trail Hiking Walking Partially paved River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Description They march to the middle distance where their lines break in a jumble of white chalk scars which mark the town of Lewes. Come rain or shine, it's always a corker! contact the editor here. I didnt go back, but decided to continue along this road, and meet the trail a bit further on. Well, Im pleased to say, the bull did not appear, and once I left the field, my guard went back down to normal levels. Starting point: Lewes Railway Land, Railway Lane or if parked at Ham Lane the path to the left of the household recycling plant. You will follow the South Downs Way (SDW) for part of the walk. [Map 2B] Follow the South Downs Way (SDW) west. Offham Road - Located just a 6 minute walk from Lewes High Street (0.3 miles) and 10 minutes to Lewes Railway Station (0.5 miles) The property is almost opposite The Paddocks, a public green space and recreation field and within easy walking distance of The Pells area of Lewes with attractive pond, open air swimming pool and scenic river . You could technically walk to this point, but its a very boring 3 mile walk, mostly along a busy A road. The Little Cottage Tea Rooms, 01273 8589215, next to the post office in Glynde, serves cream teas in a pleasant garden from 11am to 4pm Thursday to Sunday most of the year, but only at weekends in January and February. There was even the dreaded bull. Beautiful winter day. And this one has them. HP10 9TY. The Bank, East Sussex - Book The Bank online with best deal and discount with lowest price on Hotel Booking. The trail sign will point ahead and to the left. 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. To me, views are everything. I suspected that was the cliff of Seaford Head. 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. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. eonon change home screen. Take a right after crossing and follow the path along the River Ouse. Seaside Hastings, a hilly cliff walk with 4 steep climbs and a remote naturist beach. 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]. 76 m. User Ratings Be the first to add a review! More details How far is the train station from Southease in Lewes? Continue, keeping left till you reach the main road just a short distance ahead. Then from Southease, its one stop to Lewes, where you make a change for the train to London. Several substantial ascents, long but all well graded, Thirsty Work: Trevor Arms pub at Glynde. Quite exposed for some time. on Flickr, swcwalk65 swcwalks swcwalk47 walkicon 18424175039 G-S, walkicon swcwalks swcwalk47 18422665250 G-S, Lewes to Glynde (part 1) 6.2km (3.8 miles), Glynde to Southease (part 2) 6.3km (3.9 miles), Southease to Lewes (part 3) 11.1km (6.9 miles). The Southease Swing Bridge is one view you will encounter. Pop., 84. On the anti-clockwise walk the pedestrianised Cliffe High Street is the first bit of the town you come to, and has several cafes and eating places as as well some fine old pubs. Off the lead for most of the time. 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. Keep going straight until the very end, and at the T-junction turn left. Book your East Sussex stay at Ocean view double room suite studio with best prices only on MakeMyTrip.com. Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease An energetic walk over 3 separate hills in the South Downs NP with great views throughout. 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. Try this 6.3-mile point-to-point trail near Lewes, East Sussex. Technical sheet No. Southease Village is where the national route of The South Downs Way winds its way through the village towards the nearby River Ouse and the railway station. 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. Or now that you have seen the ocean and a glimpse of the white cliffs, you may be tempted to head to them to walk the next section from Southease to Seaford and then continue along the Seven Sisters. Cross the new bridle bridge over the A26 and follow a clear track obliquely up on to Itford Hill. HP10 9TY. Lewes is an ancient town with a sizeable population serviced by a wide selection of amenities a good range of pubs catering for all tastes, lots of boutique shops and the usual selection of grocery shops and supermarkets. Those extra miles are on different trails and get you to and from the towns of Hassocks and Lewes (and their train stations with direct trains to London). The walk from Lewes to Southease has a hike up two big inclines followed by ridge walks. But it's after that second incline that the magic happens. Wow. These Bus lines stop near Southease: 123, 14, 14C. Why walk from Hassocks to Lewes and Ditchling Beacon? Routing Hiking - nicest. Undercliff path, or bus to Brighton Beach East Sussex Ridge South Downs National Park Tourist First view of the downs Lewes to Saltdean walk 15-Sep-18 Saturdaywalker on Flickr With a distance of around 7 miles the route takes the user on a journey through landscapes that are as archaeologically fascinating as they are naturally captivating. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. 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). Southease is an excellent place to start walking or cycling the South Downs Way. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 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. It is from here that you get good views of the towns by the sea, Newhaven and Seaford. From the start of the SDW, you will continue for about 2.5 miles gently downhill, passing by fields, and maybe even some haystacksI was truly tempted to go and jump on them. Boy does it have them. Straight on across the bridge, and straight on up the steep hill to the Golf Club clubhouse (CH on the map). inaccuracy or intrusion, then please If you have any questions about any of them please feel free to leave a comment on the post or send me an email. SWC Group on Flickr From the bottom of the hill go straight ahead along the pedestrianised Malling High Street. Southease is 876 meters away, 12 min walk. You can stop halfway and make the 20 min walk into Rodmell to check outMonk's House(Virginia Woolf's 17th century home)if you wanted to make more of a day of it. Turn left and walk into Glynde, passing the conveniently placed Trevor Arms to reach Glynde Station, where the shorter walk ends. 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. Get off at Housedean Farm, and just up ahead, the South Downs Way tail will be on the left. Psychogeography. This walk might now be one of my favourites. Where you have tea in Lewes will probably depend on which direction you are doing the walk in. The village comprises fewer than 1000 inhabitants, a 13th century church, Iford and Kingston Primary School and a pub called 'The Juggs' all of which provide focal points for the village. 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. Go through a third gate and straight on across open downland. Hmmm. On entering the village you will pass Monk's house which has some fascinating history of its own. This walk is about 14.6 miles and covered 10 miles of the South Downs Way. Not even close lol. Doing the Lewes to Southease section in this direction also means you have a long pleasant descent with fine views to Rodmell, and also, in section two, to Glynde. Sunny or muddy, its great fun!! 293184 If you dont want to walk the full distance, I will let you know how to shorten it later in the post. 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. southease to lewes river walk. Exploring people and the world around us, through culture, nature, soundscapes, landscapes, music, art, and writing. The Southease Swing Bridge is one view you will encounter. Over the past month, I have found myself in a field with a bull twice.