4 of 5 (9 votes)

Bishopstone to Berwick Wanderer

A moderate walk (countryside) starting and finishing in East Sussex, England, about 10.20km (6.34 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 3:15h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent 157m (515ft)
Descent 149m (488ft)
Max. Elevation 180m (590ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss 306m (1003ft)
Start
Bishopstone Station
End
Polegate
Distance 10.20km
(6.34mi)
Duration ~3:15h
Difficulty  
Moderate
Created by lurchyboy on 09 Aug 2010
A varied, linear walk with great views – first of the sea and then of the Sussex Weald – and the perfect pub-stop half way.

Walk Functions

Share

Nearby Walks

The best of the East Sussex Coast

★★★★★ ★★★★★
A moderate, linear walk (coast) starting in East Sussex, England, about 18.10km (11.25 mi) long, duration: ~5:45h.

Alfriston Family Amble

★★★★★ ★★★★★
A leisurely, linear walk (countryside) starting in East Sussex, England, about 5.60km (3.48 mi) long, duration: ~1:30h.

Alfriston to Southease

★★★★★ ★★★★★
A moderate, linear walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) starting in East Sussex, England, about 10.70km (6.65 mi) long, duration: ~3:30h.

Walk Map

$walk->POI array(0)
Called from .../walk.php:385

Waypoints

OS Grid TV469999
Head North out of the station. Cross the A259 and follow the waymarker in hedge opposite. Follow the path to cross an unusual, log stile over a wall. Take diagonal path across field, pass through gate turning right and uphill to the village of Bishopstone.
OS Grid TQ473009
Just after the car park turn right up a track. At fork in path continue uphill to the right. Turn left at waymarker and walk between hedges. Cross stile and along side of valley passing a farm below on your left.
About 1.06 km (~0.66 miles) from
OS Grid TQ482013
Walk through the kissing gate. Follow the waymarker along side of field keeping the hedge on your right. Walk through gap in hedge and turn left to continue uphill along the track. Turn left at waymarker and walk along bridleway.
About 0.96 km (~0.6 miles) from
OS Grid TQ488023
At junction in bridleway, cross and take the small path into access land between hedges which leads down the side of a large secluded valley. At bottom of valley continue uphill ignoring path on right. Continue to top of big hill, through a gate at the top. Follow the fence up to the South Downs Way
About 1.26 km (~0.78 miles) from
OS Grid TQ499044
Admire views here! Cross the South Downs Way and jump a stile just down the hill following the path down. Almost at the bottom of the hill, cross a stile and follow path down between hedges and then by the side of a field. At end of field turn right along track then turn left at bench into Alciston.
About 2.31 km (~1.44 miles) from
OS Grid TQ504052
Follow the road into Alciston. Lunch at The Rose Cottage Inn. Continue through Alciston to find well-hidden path between two houses on the right. Cross the stile and turn left down the side of the field to cross another stile and plank across ditch. WARNING! Be REALLY careful crossing the A27.
About 0.92 km (~0.57 miles) from
OS Grid TQ509060
If you made it across the A27 in one piece, cross another stile in gap in hedge. Cross a small field then another stile. Cut across a large field then through a gap in the hedge to the left of a hedge. At top of field, find waymarker in gap in hedge and cross the road.
About 0.95 km (~0.59 miles) from
OS Grid TQ510065
Just to the right follow another waymarker through trees and cross a field. At an old waymarker turn right around the side of the field. Follow waymarker in corner of field into woods and then by the side of a fence. At next waymarker turn right along bridleway.
About 0.50 km (~0.31 miles) from
OS Grid TQ513068
Follow the straight, waymarked bridleway (the Vanguard Way). Look out for Long Man of Wilmington on hillside in distance on your right. Walk through gate and across a field. At corner of field take path between hedges down to Berwick. Left for the station or The Berwick Inn for a well-earned drink.
About 0.51 km (~0.32 miles) from
OS Grid TQ526067
Train home!
About 1.22 km (~0.76 miles) from

What do you think?

Comment Headline
Comment
Your Name
Your Email
What does the image (right) show?
(Starts with "B" and ends with "oots")
Please note: Car Free Walks are not responsible for the accuracy of public transport information. close 
Loading...