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[Map 3B] Follow the SDW north west along the ridge (with a big drop on your right hand side). Maybe the sign was pretend lol. 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). here you have a choice. The sun was now hanging low in the sky, giving a sort of warm pink tinge to my surroundings. A day return to these stations is valid for return via Lewes. Lewes is a small town with a big heart. 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. This path is not marked as a right of way on OS maps but is within a large area of open access land. It's deserved time away from the busy pressures of modern life and provides a beautiful reconnect with nature. My guard went down a little (but only a little) and I was able to properly look at my surroundings. Its a winding road and the cars look quite vicious powering along it. The Railway Land is one of my favourite places in Lewes - it offers so much for a relatively small space and is full of wildlife and history. There was an opening into the next field. 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. The current can get strong - Monty is a very strong swimmer but I definitely suggest being cautious throwing balls into the river for them. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 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. In more detail: contour north around the bottom of the golf course, then east following the ridge via Saxon Down, then south to an intersection of paths just to the north of Coombe Hill. This seemed like a good place to take my photo. And a view ahead of a white chalk cliff face. Take a right after crossing and follow the path along the River Ouse. 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. Leave the road to the right of the clubhouse, [Map 1B] Circuit around the bowl you can see in front of you. You can do the walk either clockwise or anticlockwise, and directions are given for both in the attached pdf. Where the fence turns away to the right, go ahead, soon curving right on a well-trodden unfenced grassy path, which climbs to pass the trig point next to Red Lion Pond. Thanks! Why walk from Hassocks to Lewes and Ditchling Beacon? eonon change home screen. BY . Most notably is the fort, as well as the museum and its focus on the maritime and wartime history of the town. It heaves at the struts of the bridge and teases the banks with waves that break sporadically into puddles on the path. LOVELY PHOTOS ,LOVELY WALK My type of view especially with no people in sight( or bulls). Iford is very much a working village with the south side dominated by the Iford Estate farm. These Bus lines stop near Southease: 123, 14, 14C. Most historians agree that Lewes' name derives from the Old English 'hlaews' ('hills' or 'mounds') as Lewes is built . Did I mention its a loud road? I just couldnt stop. Distance: 14.6 miles, to walk from Lewes station to Southease station in a C shape. 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. 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. Walkers alongside the River Ouse near Southease in East Sussex. 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). On the other side of the field, join and follow a left field-edge. 76 m. User Ratings Be the first to add a review! Pass to the left of a circular fenced pond, go through a bridle gate and bear left. 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. This is a pub walk, so you can stop at the Abergavenny Arms and Monk House. A small rural station within the South Downs National Park with a well-positioned youth hostel and cafe. 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). Sussex Ouse Valley Way This splendid waterside walk follows the River Ouse from its source near Lower Beeding to the coast at Seaford Bay. I suspected that was the cliff of Seaford Head. Southease is an excellent place to start walking or cycling the South Downs Way. But something was different about this one. On a slightly more haunting note - it is also somewhere here that Virginia Woolf lined her pockets with stones and stepped into the river. You can also upload photos to the The Abergavenny Arms, Rodmell, 01273 472416, is a popular pub with a pleasant outdoor terrace and is now the only possible lunch pub on this walk. No cow encounters, just some really cute lambs! Walkers can largely follow signs to Rodmell on the way but can enjoy a few other specials sites en route if they so wish. It has the advantage that you get the long Lewes to Southease section out of the way first, and this provides a decent length section before you get to lunch at the Abergavenny Arms in Rodmell. This walk is one of my absolute favourites. Wow. At the bottom of the hill, go over a stile and follow a path along the floor of a quiet downland valley (Oxteddle Bottom). 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. Maybe they were mating. I stood there for a solid 5min working up the courage to walk past it where the cows could get me. 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). 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. The suggested route takes 2 shortcuts. Dont worry, if you make this mistake like I did, its only a short walk along this road before you are bombarded with South Downs Way signage. Go over a footbridge and on in the same direction across grass and up shallow steps. saturdaywalkers@walyada yada yadakingclub.org.uk. Quite exposed for some time. Then right on to the main shopping street and continue (downhill). Tickets cost 3 - 5 and the journey takes 6 min. Saltdean Grand Ocean (NE-bound) 06:55. The path becomes Juggs road which joins Priory Street, follow it (east). Seaford to Eastbourne The best walk in the Southeast!. So, you will know the road is there, way before you even see it. It's a perfect destination for a day out or as a base from which to explore the Lewes district. The footpath hugs the river, comfortably elevated from the waters surging width. The much loved TIDE newsletter comes monthly. Get , and complete your Apartment booking at the lowest price here. Southease to Lewes(part 3) 11.1km (6.9 miles) Toughness 7 out of 10 (three steep climbs, but mostly easy level walking on good paths with easy navigation) Maps OS Explorer OL11 (was 122) Brighton Features This is an energetic walk (550 metres or 1,600 feet of ascent) over three distinct downland ridges, with magnificent views throughout. I missed the turning. It all seems so close, I wondered how long it would take me to walk to them. By Book : Walk 24, [1] to [5] (Rodmell) then walk 26 [2] to [3]. 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. Wildflower Meadow: Grow your own in a container. Gentle afternoon to historic Winchelsea and Rye via a noted viewpoint. 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. Dog friendly. HP10 9TY. E-W Falmer to Southease(10k) A leisurely section of the SDW. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Chichester. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Take a right at the second or third road (either will do), and once you reach the church, walk downhill to the left of it. Walking in the South Downs, having views of the rolling hills is not unusual. Second time that Ive done it. You should be able to follow the shorter option using the brief instructions below. 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. (upload your photos) HP10 9TY. By using our website, you agree to our legal policy, including: no warranty, use at your own risk. and turn west towards a farm at the entrance of Firle Manor, then join a quiet lane [the main route] heading north to the main road), Cross the busy road, and continue north, past the Trevor Arms to Glynde Station, Turn left at the village shop, cross the style and up on to the downs. 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. Probably not, which means I am still due one more bull encounter. 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. If you have any questions about any of them please feel free to leave a comment on the post or send me an email. Over the past month, I have found myself in a field with a bull twice. This walk's tags are: National Rail: 03457 48 49 50 A narrow path squeezes along the right edge of a garden to join a road. On weekends you'll meet some cyclists and certainly a number of dog walkers. Somewhere. The directions below are just an outline for use with a map. Shortly turn left along Ranscombe Lane, passing the village shop on your left. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Take a left to walk along the river (which is the main key to this whole walk!) Saltdean, opp Longridge Avenue Post Office. There are a variety of routes available to suit all abilities. Hmmm. 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. I concluded that I wouldnt and that I might leave here today all cut up. On entering the village you will pass Monk's house which has some fascinating history of its own. Then from Southease, its one stop to Lewes, where you make a change for the train to London. 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. Not even close lol. 5 - For the longer walk continue along the road into Glynde village, passing the village smithy on your right. The route is just over 10 miles lasting approximately 3 and a half hours. 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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. From the intersection of paths, the short detour to Mount Caburn at the south end of the ridge (less than 100m) is well worth the view. 1 - From Southease Station join the lane and turn right, signposted as the South Downs Way to Alfriston. You should be able to follow the brief instructions below (basically, straight on, then turn right at the top of the hill). 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. The shorter route is to follow the old SDW route. There are often cows around here but just be bold and walk straight through them, they won't take any notice of you! 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. Begin your walk from Southease Station. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please 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. 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. Click here for a full-sized map of the Southease to Lewes walk. I no longer had to rush and could really take in the sights again. Take the left turn onto a much smaller path with nothing but views of the South Downs hills ahead (and some telephone pylons). Take a right after crossing and follow the path along the River Ouse. Get off at Housedean Farm, and just up ahead, the South Downs Way tail will be on the left. and videos to If you dont want to walk the full distance, I will let you know how to shorten it later in the post. You basically keep going straight till you hit the bridge over the river Ore. Dont go over the bridge. There was no doubt in my mind that I would be spending the night in the South Downs as I walked from one section of the trail to the next. I took about 600 photos on this one. You will then reach an open field. A narrow path squeezes along the right edge of a garden to join a road. Travelline (bus times): 0871 200 22 33 (12p/min) Wonderful open Downs. I only say that because the entrance to the path on Lewes end of the East bank is difficult to find. Houses, 19. Click here for a full-sized map of the Southease to Lewes walk. There is also a long slow climb out of Glynde. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 1 - From Southease Station join the lane and turn right, signposted as the South Downs Way to Alfriston. 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. This is the moment things changed. However, its network spans over 750 miles of brooks, streams and rivers, making it a centrepiece for the Sussex . LOVELY views. A tea in the beautiful garden is just the ticket. 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. South Downs Walk Southease or Rodmell to Falmer Route Map Go to GPS File Start details Nat Park - South Downs County/Area - East Sussex Author - Barry Mackie Length - 6.8 miles / 11 km Ascent - 1010 feet / 306 metres Time - 4 hours 20 minutes Grade - easy/mod Maps Walk Route Description Click image to visit gallery of 11 images. I passed an unusual amount of South Downs Way signage. Starting in Southease, the walker will travel north along the bank of the River Ouse with the river running to your right hand side. Real Estate Software Dubai > blog > southease to lewes river walk. Join with your email address to receive exclusive content and post updates. [Map 3C] Cross a minor road, and later a bridge high over a motorway. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to A convenient rail service links you to Southease. Choice of car parks in Lewes, By Public Transport: Train between Southease and Lewes. This circular walk will take you along the River Ouse and through the charming villages of Rodmell and Southease. 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. But it was still too many, so I went through it and made myself remove some. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Comments have been closed on this article. Continue along the road, through Southease (a small village with a large church), then north along a signposted permissive path (parallel to the main road) to Rodmell and the Abergavenny Arms. 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. In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Southease like this: . By Car: Roadside parking is possible in several places on either side of the River Ouse to the west of Southease Station, accessible by car only from the west. This is just the introduction. 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 inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Rodmell is a small, quiet and charming village nestling in some of the finest scenery of the South Downs. I would recommend you walk down the West Bank (right hand as you face the sea) towards Southease and return via the East Bank. But something was different about this one. The South Downs Way winds its way through the village towards the nearby River Ouse and the railway station. The area is a designated National Nature Reserve and is the site of an Iron Age fort. If you would like a circular hike, you could try a hilly 13 mile one from Hassocks to Devils Dyke. Views are nice over the countryside. One of the pleasures of the walk is that the entire route is in view for much of the walk, so you can look back at the terrain you have already done or ahead to the delights to come. Download walk details Walk through the field, continuing up, and under the telephone pylons. Go through a third gate and straight on across open downland. I noticed on my map that there was a hostel near by, and I became filled with this desire to spend the night here. 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. Tickets cost 2 - 4 and the journey takes 14 min. Calm, content and a little sleepy, as the day was coming to an end. Well, I did make it safely past the opening, then made my way further up the hill. Nestling in an idyllic setting in the South Downs National Park. More details How far is the train station from Southease in Lewes? I detail in my logistics section at the end how to start from here. Arriving at Southease I joined the South Downs Way for a few hundred yards, crossing the swing bridge before turning onto the path that follows the course of the . The Ouse isn't the longest of rivers, at around 35 miles from source to sea. 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. Difficulty: Medium (Im calling it medium because its a long one). 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. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. East Sussex is located in the south of England and is world famous for its . In the Easter, late May and summer school holidays it is open daily except Wednesday. The route needs very little explaining as it is well signposted and largely follows the banks of the River Ouse. With cows and haystacks dotted about in the fields below, I realised I was walking towards a farm house. 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. So I narrowed it down further, and once I chose my photos, I entered them in the post. On the other side of the field, join and follow a left field-edge. Routing Hiking - nicest. And no walk is better than a walk with a pub at the end, especially as people drown their sorrows after failing their new year's resolution already. First built in 1791 and restored in 1880, the bridge is a fine piece of engineering and is a welcome site on the walk. The walk itself is a fairly short one, offering extra time to be spent supping on a freshly poured pint, and will take little over an hour each way.