The family seat of the Ashburnham family for 400 years, Ashburnham Place is now a christian retreat with grounds which are open to the public free of charge. The gardens were designed by Capability Brown and are a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the peace. The Orangery offers refreshments.
Each April and May you can enjoy a delightful walk amongst a carpet of fresh bluebells at Beatsons Wood. Other walks are available and please check out their website for further details.
Situated to the south of Arlington Village, the reservoir is a designated nature reserve with a partly paved and grassy footpath which circumnavigates the lake. Home to over 170 species of birds, this is a twitchers haven and there's even a bird hide overlooking the reservoir.
One of the largest free public places to visit in the South East, Ashdown Forest offers up 6.5k acres of woodland and heathland, perfect for walkers, ramblers and wildlife seekers. Visit The Ashdown Forest Centre on Coleman's Hatch Road to learn all there is to know about the area.
Spend an hour or a day in this peaceful woodland. Just outside Battle, there's acres of tracks, perfect for walkers, horse riders and cyclists. Take a look at the Woodland Trust website link for further details.
With stunning views over Eastbourne and the English Channel, Beachy Head is a 530 foot high chalk cliff. Walkers can enjoy miles of coastal walks along the South Downs and don't forget to look out for the red and white stripped lighthouse.
This lovely ramble, courtesy of highweald.org, takes you on a three mile walk around Beckley, through ancient woodland and open countryside. Starting and ending in the village it's a great way to explore the local area.
Whether you choose a 13 mile hike around the full reservoir, or decide to try a relaxed amble from the main car park, Bewl Water is perfect for enjoying the great outdoors. Take a look at their website for the choice of walks.
With lush countryside and woodland walks it's easy to see why this area is a ramblers delight. Take a look at the Burwash Walks website and discover a variety of walks in and around the area, all starting from the car park in the centre of the village.
Thanks to lovethesouthdowns.org we can bring you a choice of delightful countryside walks which start from the Eight Bells pub in the centre of the village. Choose either a three mile stroll or just over seven miles. Both routes are hilly but well worth the effort for the fabulous views.
'With miles of stunning Walks in East Sussex we have listed 34 of the very best Walks East Sussex has to offer. Exclusively reviewed by people who have trekked them.'
22 September 2024
The family seat of the Ashburnham family for 400 years, Ashburnham Place is now a christian retreat with grounds which are open to the public free of charge. The gardens were designed by Capability Brown and are a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the peace. The Orangery offers refreshments.
Each April and May you can enjoy a delightful walk amongst a carpet of fresh bluebells at Beatsons Wood. Other walks are available and please check out their website for further details.
Situated to the south of Arlington Village, the reservoir is a designated nature reserve with a partly paved and grassy footpath which circumnavigates the lake. Home to over 170 species of birds, this is a twitchers haven and there's even a bird hide overlooking the reservoir.
One of the largest free public places to visit in the South East, Ashdown Forest offers up 6.5k acres of woodland and heathland, perfect for walkers, ramblers and wildlife seekers. Visit The Ashdown Forest Centre on Coleman's Hatch Road to learn all there is to know about the area.
Spend an hour or a day in this peaceful woodland. Just outside Battle, there's acres of tracks, perfect for walkers, horse riders and cyclists. Take a look at the Woodland Trust website link for further details.
With stunning views over Eastbourne and the English Channel, Beachy Head is a 530 foot high chalk cliff. Walkers can enjoy miles of coastal walks along the South Downs and don't forget to look out for the red and white stripped lighthouse.
This lovely ramble, courtesy of highweald.org, takes you on a three mile walk around Beckley, through ancient woodland and open countryside. Starting and ending in the village it's a great way to explore the local area.
Whether you choose a 13 mile hike around the full reservoir, or decide to try a relaxed amble from the main car park, Bewl Water is perfect for enjoying the great outdoors. Take a look at their website for the choice of walks.
With lush countryside and woodland walks it's easy to see why this area is a ramblers delight. Take a look at the Burwash Walks website and discover a variety of walks in and around the area, all starting from the car park in the centre of the village.
Thanks to lovethesouthdowns.org we can bring you a choice of delightful countryside walks which start from the Eight Bells pub in the centre of the village. Choose either a three mile stroll or just over seven miles. Both routes are hilly but well worth the effort for the fabulous views.