Hassocks to Lewes Coastal Hike Brisk Pace Several Ascents
This is an exhilarating walk along the South Downs Way, a ridge of South Downs chalk grassland with panoramic views inland and out to the sea by Brighton.
HIGHLIGHTS
Lewes Castle
Amazing panoramic views out to the sea
The Iron Age fort at Ditchling Beacon
The NT nature reserve
Old Lewes racecourse
The scene of the Battle of Lewes Protected content
Lewes is where Tom Paine (author of The Rights of Man) lived
On the South Downs Way we pass an Iron Age fort at Ditchling Beacon. Then a climb back up onto the downs, before a final walk into Lewes along the River Ouse, then up to the Norman castle and through its gateway into the ancient High Street.
LUNCH
Bring a packed lunch & water
START: HASSOCKS TRAIN STATION
END: LEWES TRAIN STATION
PACE: BRISK (For fit hikers only)
LENGTH: 17.1 km
ASCENT: Protected content
TIME: Approx 5 hours Protected content hours (Could be quicker depending on group speed)
Hike fee: £8
Hike leader: Anthony Protected content
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