Brighton to Lewes

Submitted by GaryShipp on 08 September 2008
 
(9 votes)
A linear, half-day low hills and fells (below 600m) walk in England starting at Falmer, East Sussex, about 14km (roughly 9 miles) long and unsuitable for families with children, prams/pushchairs, wheelchairs. A half day walk taking in some of the best view points on the South Downs. Start: Falmer, OS Grid: TQ344091
End: Lewes, OS Grid: TQ417098
Elevation Profile (x: waypoint number, y: metres)
Gain (+/- 10%): 216m (710ft)
Total (+/- 10%): 489m (1604ft)
Loss (+/- 10%): 272m (894ft)
Max. Elevation: 210m (688ft)

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OS Grid: TQ345085
Start of the walk
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 1 OS Grid: TQ336095
The quintessential English Stately Home village, complete with manor house, church and tea rooms . . .
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 2 OS Grid: TQ336107
Go staright over here to walk down a wonderful path through the beech trees - best in Autumn when the leaves turn golden.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 3 OS Grid: TQ338113
Go through the gate here and follow the line of the fence
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 4 OS Grid: TQ343117
Either continue in the direction you've been headng and pas via Streat Hill Farm, or extend the walk by turning northwards and a few more contours to meet the South Downs Way to the East of Ditchling Beacon.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 5 OS Grid: TQ352127
This long distance path travels 100 miles between Eastbourne and Winchester. Head eastwards towards Lewes.
About 2 km (roughly 2 miles) from 6 OS Grid: TQ374124
Admire the view northwards across the Weald to the Ashdown Forest and face the sea and the lights of Brighton.
About 2 km (roughly 2 miles) from 7 OS Grid: TQ392112
Once one of the most impressive views from and race course in the land. Now a gallops.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 8 OS Grid: TQ402108
From here you can take any number of routes into town. But make sure you leave time to explore this beautiful market town, with it's Castle, boutique shopping and Brewery (tours available).
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 9 OS Grid: TQ413100
Climb to the top for beautiful views of the surrounding town and countryside.
OS Grid: TQ416098
For frequent services to London, Ashford, Eastbourne, and Brighton.
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