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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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Start of the walk
The quintessential English Stately Home village, complete with manor house, church and tea rooms . . .
Go staright over here to walk down a wonderful path through the beech trees - best in Autumn when the leaves turn golden.
Go through the gate here and follow the line of the fence
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.
This long distance path travels 100 miles between Eastbourne and Winchester. Head eastwards towards Lewes.
Admire the view northwards across the Weald to the Ashdown Forest and face the sea and the lights of Brighton.
Once one of the most impressive views from and race course in the land. Now a gallops.
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).
Climb to the top for beautiful views of the surrounding town and countryside.
For frequent services to London, Ashford, Eastbourne, and Brighton.
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