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. So, you will know the road is there, way before you even see it. An energetic walk over 3 separate hills in the South Downs NP with great views throughout. A Gannett Company. 06:55. A convenient rail service links you to Southease. Seaford to Eastbourne The best walk in the Southeast!. 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. The South Downs is the nearest national Newhaven at low tide on a grey day in November did not make for a very prepossessing start to the walk. After the walk, please leave a comment, it really helps. I concluded that I wouldnt and that I might leave here today all cut up. To get there, head up the hill out of the station (on Station road). 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. Take a right after crossing and follow the path along the River Ouse. The sun was now hanging low in the sky, giving a sort of warm pink tinge to my surroundings. Today Piddinghoe is a quiet picturesque village in the South Downs National Park close to Newhaven. By book : Walk 26 [3] to [4], then follow walk 25 in reverse from [6] to [3]. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Connections are usually better for the Southease trains than the Glynde ones. Editors' Code of Practice. Go through a third gate and straight on across open downland. There are often cows around here but just be bold and walk straight through them, they won't take any notice of you! 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. The train recommended train is the one closest to 9.45am, but if doing the clockwise walk and aiming to lunch at Glynde the first train after 10am is fine, and if aiming to lunch in Rodmell in this direction the 9.15am might be a good idea. 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. Opposite the entrance to Itford House on your left, turn right with the South Downs Way.. But a mind is nothing without pressing the reset button from time to time and poor Monty was well overdue a good half day of him and I time. 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. A small rural station within the South Downs National Park with a well-positioned youth hostel and cafe. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 43 min to complete. This time I was warned about the bull. They march to the middle distance where their lines break in a jumble of white chalk scars which mark the town of Lewes. I wasnt going to take my chances with the cows. You basically keep going straight till you hit the bridge over the river Ore. Dont go over the bridge. So I narrowed it down further, and once I chose my photos, I entered them in the post. 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Whilst the short walk may not tire you out, it will leave you breathless purely by the sheer beauty of the town of Rodmell and its quaint old dwellings. Pass the Ram Inn, heading NW then N, Whilst the walk is shorter than many in the area, you will not be disappointed. More details How far is the train station from Southease in Lewes? 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. Directions are given to do this walk anti-clockwise (Lewes-Southease-Glynde-Lewes) or clockwise (Lewes-Glynde-Southease-Lewes). So I took it. Click here to download this map as a PDF Lewes Town Cycling Map Lewes Town If tired, you can omit this last section and still enjoy a 17.4km (10.8 mile walk).. Clockwise (directions on pages 6-9 of the pdf) leaves the longest section, Lewes to Southease, till last, and you face a long slow climb up to the highest point on the walk as part of this. A glimpse of how far up you will have to walk. This walk covers 11.4 miles, with 4.3 miles of that being the South Downs Way. Alternatively, Compass Travel operates a bus from Southease Village to Fisher Street 5 times a day. The bridge has two cast-iron spans, one of which rotated through 90 degrees to allow sea going barges access to Lewes from Newhaven. Well, I had come this far. 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. Southease is an excellent place to start walking or cycling the South Downs Way. The train is direct as far as Lewes (which is where you get off to start the walk). 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. At a way post, turn sharply left and continue to climb with a fence on your right. The level green meadows stretch away west, and to the east rise the South Downs. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. 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. This walk is about 14.6 miles and covered 10 miles of the South Downs Way. You can also upload photos to the inaccuracy or intrusion, then please As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Southease is a Community Rail Station Station Partners From here a path, well- preserved across the current arable crop, heads half-left across a field. until 4pm daily. Opposite the entrance to Itford House on your left, turn right with the South Downs Way.. The Ouse Valley Walk is a stunning stroll along the English Countryside. Views are nice over the countryside. 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. A narrow path squeezes along the right edge of a garden to join a road. 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. There are many more twists and turns for the rest of the walk, however, Im not going to direct you turn by turn anymore because its very well signposted. It's a perfect destination for a day out or as a base from which to explore the Lewes district. Acres, 900. To me, views are everything. Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease An energetic walk over 3 separate hills in the South Downs NP with great views throughout. Community Transport for Lewes Area also services this route once a week. You will see Ouse Valley, Southease and Rodmell Village along this journey, where you can explore churches that date back to the 12th century. You could technically walk to this point, but its a very boring 3 mile walk, mostly along a busy A road. It's deserved time away from the busy pressures of modern life and provides a beautiful reconnect with nature. 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. I did this walk a couple of days ago, perfect blue sky. St. John's church is one of only three round tower churches in Sussex. 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. Opposite the entrance to Itford House on your left, turn right with the South Downs Way. Take a left to walk along the river (which is the main key to this whole walk!) The start is Southease station with the route taking you to Ditchling Beacon before finishing at Lewes. Choice of car parks in Lewes, By Public Transport: Train between Southease and Lewes. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. This is the moment things changed. By Book : Walk 24, [1] to [5] (Rodmell) then walk 26 [2] to [3]. It heaves at the struts of the bridge and teases the banks with waves that break sporadically into puddles on the path. The landscape opens up a little for a while until you cross under the railway line but just stick to the side of the river and you're in the right place. Cross the River Ouse and after a few yards, go left for the railway station and a train back to Southease. From here on out, you will be following the South Downs Way. E-W Falmer to Southease(10k) A leisurely section of the SDW. 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. Now, you may know by now how I feel about cows in fields (scared). Something went wrong, please try again later. 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 pretty village of Southease, listed in the Domesday Book, is a short walk from the station. St. Southease is 876 meters away, 12 min walk. 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. 76 m. User Ratings Be the first to add a review! The trains are once an hour, so I decided that I would make this train and started power walking. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can I found myself walking along a ridge with a 360 degree view of the hills, with their gentle undulations, and patchwork fields of different shades of green, brown and yellow. An easy-going route which is suitable to most abilities, so a wonderful opportunity to get outdoors. And this one has them. You will be continuing on in this direction for a while, and after going through more gates you will find yourself on the first ridge, with views to your right down to the villages below, and views to your left of the South Downs hills. 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 Over another stile, maintain direction steadily up to the top of the ridge. After leaving the banks of the river and crossing the farmland you will pass more signposts leading you to tiny Sussex village. The walk starts in Southease and passes to Rodmell, though there is nothing stopping you from doing it in reverse. SWC Group on Flickr Head south west, along a minor road opposite the pub up to the ridge. Go over a footbridge and on in the same direction across grass and up shallow steps. From: Kingston Ridge, BN7 3LA Kingston Near Lewes, England . A perfectly sharp horizon of deep blue sea meeting light blue sky. Hurry! With its castle, saxon twittens, ruined priory and architecture from the Normans onwards, its really worth spending time there. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please The route needs very little explaining as it is well signposted and largely follows the banks of the River Ouse. Saltdean Grand Ocean (NE-bound) 06:55. Once out of the station, follow the road straight ahead up a short steep hill. Exploring people and the world around us, through culture, nature, soundscapes, landscapes, music, art, and writing. 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. From the bottom of the hill go straight ahead along the pedestrianised Malling High Street. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Chichester. Most notably is the fort, as well as the museum and its focus on the maritime and wartime history of the town. Every single junction you come to will have SDW signage. Well, now I knew. 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. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. A cyclist hoists his bike over a stile and excitedly reports a seal in the river a few miles further inland. [Map 3A] Head west from Southease Station, and cross the bridge. I detail in my logistics section at the end how to start from here. HP10 9TY. Walkers can largely follow signs to Rodmell on the way but can enjoy a few other specials sites en route if they so wish. I just couldnt stop. The level green meadows stretch away west . Then I can live here. 1 - From Southease Station join the lane and turn right, signposted as the South Downs Way to Alfriston. Happy hiking ;). The following are brief notes for someone with an OS map, or familiar with the area. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Southern Service operates a train from Southease to Lewes hourly. 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 is an energetic walk (550 metres or 1,600 feet of ascent) over three distinct downland ridges, with magnificent views throughout. Houses, 19. contact the editor here. - on the other side of the river are beautiful houses sitting at the bottom of chalk cliffs. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. You can even just about spot some white sea cliffs in the distance. Elevation gain: With all the hills you will have walked up about 2018ft (615m), but the highest point of the walk is roughly 690ft (210m). Shortly turn left along Ranscombe Lane, passing the village shop on your left. (The TOCW2 Walk 25 route goes straight through the middle of the bowl, rather than around it). Turn left and follow this road for a little over half a mile out to the A27. Gentle afternoon to historic Winchelsea and Rye via a noted viewpoint. With cows and haystacks dotted about in the fields below, I realised I was walking towards a farm house. 5 - For the longer walk continue along the road into Glynde village, passing the village smithy on your right. Saturdaywalker Straight on across the bridge, and straight on up the steep hill to the Golf Club clubhouse (CH on the map). 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]. Walking in the South Downs, having views of the rolling hills is not unusual. saturdaywalkers@walyada yada yadakingclub.org.uk. Book your East Sussex stay at Ocean view double room suite studio with best prices only on MakeMyTrip.com. A leisurely section of the South Downs Way. Begin your walk from Southease Station. The South Downs Way winds its way through the village towards the nearby River Ouse and the railway station. First built in 1791 and restored in 1880, the bridge is a fine piece of engineering and is a welcome site on the walk. Turn left out of the station and go across the river. 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. Continue on, going under the telephone pylon till you exit the woods in the village of Offham. Swanbrough can be accessed from the Egrets Way and provides good access, following old droving routes, up onto the Downs. Keep going straight until the very end, and at the T-junction turn left. Just a quiet road with signage pointing the pub. Click here for a full-sized map of the Southease to Lewes walk. Get off at Housedean Farm, and just up ahead, the South Downs Way tail will be on the left. It is a 16th century cottage that was once owned by Virginia Woolf and her husband Leonard, now owned by the National Trust. If you have a dog that likes water he/she will love dipping in and out of the water along the way. In fact the train from Lewes to Newhaven followed almost exactly the route I would be walking on the way back. Pass to the left of a circular fenced pond, go through a bridle gate and bear left. Travelline (bus times): 0871 200 22 33 (12p/min) Now you go up. 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. The footpath hugs the river, comfortably elevated from the waters surging width. Download walk details From Southease you can catch the train back to Lewes where you can jump on the number 28 or 29 bus all the way home to The Grain Store (asking to be dropped off at The Newmarket Inn). Quite exposed for some time. 5.5 miles / 8.8 km. Opposite the entrance to Itford House on your left, turn right with the South Downs Way. You made it! Southease Southease, Ditchling Beacon & Lewes This lengthy East Sussex walk traverses a section of the South Downs using the South Downs Way and other paths and tracks. 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. Comments have been closed on this article. 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. Name Civil Parishes Notes ; Ampthill PLU : Ampthill, Clophill, Cranfield, Flitton, Flitwick, Haynes, Higham Gobion + 2 detached portions, Houghton Conquest . 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. I did think twice (or 5 times) about whether I should walk through this field or turn back. Take a right after crossing and follow the path along the River Ouse. Using a part of the South Down Way, this circular walk goes through Southease, Rodmell, along the River Ouse and include one steep hill. I noticed on my map that there was a hostel near by, and I became filled with this desire to spend the night 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 . Tickets cost 3 - 5 and the journey takes 6 min. 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. Then south along the road, past the train station. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Continue south along the road, cross a busy road, and continue south on a lane for 30 metres. Lewes is the county town of East Sussex with a population of under 20,000. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. But no, Southease was my destination today. 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 . Up until now, I had not had the desire to do this trail by sleeping my way along it. I only say that because the entrance to the path on Lewes end of the East bank is difficult to find. You also pass the remote station of Southease, with its YHA cafe nearby. If you feel too tired to tackle this, you have to finish the walk at Southease, after just 12.5km (7.7 miles). As I didnt see the bull, does this count as the third time? Wonderful open Downs. By using our website, you agree to our legal policy, including: no warranty, use at your own risk. If you're feeling a little more energetic hike the South Downs Way or take a walk to Charleston Farmhouse , the home of Virginia's sister Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. 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. To start at Glynde or Southease (hourly trains in either case), change at Lewes. Then right on to the main shopping street and continue (downhill). With its ferry port, fishing berths and industrial estates Newhaven appears to be the opposite to Lewes in terms of culture and heritage but it has its own set of characteristics that make it, for some, an appealing place to visit. I take your privacy seriously. 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. Continue, keeping left till you reach the main road just a short distance ahead. As well as hot drinks, cakes and sandwiches, they serve puddings, pizzas, salads and jacket potatoes. Go through a third gate and straight on across open downland. Most historians agree that Lewes' name derives from the Old English 'hlaews' ('hills' or 'mounds') as Lewes is built . The much loved TIDE newsletter comes monthly. This is the longer option. Distance: 14.6 miles, to walk from Lewes station to Southease station in a C shape. Cream teas are served Wednesday to Saturday from 3pm to 5.30pm. Editors' Code of Practice. If you have any questions about any of them please feel free to leave a comment on the post or send me an email. 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. The famous Lewes raft raft is back and the eggs are flying once again- on a windy day. Seaside Hastings, a hilly cliff walk with 4 steep climbs and a remote naturist beach. This path is not marked as a right of way on OS maps but is within a large area of open access land. Its also possible to follow the route using TOCW Book 2, but printing the map would help, especially the 'in reverse' bit. Well, whatever they were doing, it was scaring me. The trail sign will point ahead and to the left. I knew there were sections of the trail that dont take you anywhere near train stations, and I hadnt quite figured out the logistics of those parts yet. Navigation: very easy - just stick to the right hand side of the river and you're all good! 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 . Here you'll pick up a grassy path along the river. At the bottom of the hill, go over a stile and follow a path along the floor of a quiet downland valley (Oxteddle Bottom). Second time that Ive done it. There's no shortages of pub walks in Sussex, Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest Sussex news straight to your inbox every day as well as all the latest breaking news. Walkers can largely follow signs to Rodmell on the way but can enjoy a few other specials sites en route if they so wish.

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