However things do change and all outdoor activities involve a degree of risk. I instead continued following the direction of the SDW, I had a train to make (I still believed I would make it at this point). Leave the road to the right of the clubhouse, [Map 1B] Circuit around the bowl you can see in front of you. Make your way through the old railway gate into the beautiful Railway Land. Dont worry, if you make this mistake like I did, its only a short walk along this road before you are bombarded with South Downs Way signage. It all seems so close, I wondered how long it would take me to walk to them. Then you start to go uphill. Take a left to walk along the river (which is the main key to this whole walk!) The South Downs National Park is England's newest National Park, having been designated on March 31, 2010. Head south west, along a minor road opposite the pub up to the ridge. You will start your walk to Southease, from Lewes train station. Turn left out of the station and go across the river. When the ridge turns due west, you turn north east, steeply downhill towards towards Kingston in Lewes. To do this, follow the directions in this document as far as the end of clockwise section one and then follow the Lewes via West Firle directions from point [3]. 3 - Towards the bottom of the hill, just short of a gate, turn right, walking parallel to a fence on your left. But a mind is nothing without pressing the reset button from time to time and poor Monty was well overdue a good half day of him and I time. Technical sheet No. Winchester Station 0 Ch il comb V ill age Chilcomb Village 2.5 0 Cheriton (4.5)1.5 8.560 The Milburys Inn, Beauworth 9 6.5 3.5 0 Exton 12.5 10 7 3.5 0 East Meon (16.5)1 17.5 15 12 8.550 Queen Elizabeth Country Park Visitors Centre 23.5 21 18 14.5 1180 Buriton (25.5)0.5 26 23.5 20.5 17 13.5 10.5 2.5 0 Petersfield Railway Station (25.5)2.5 28 25.5 22.5 19 15.5 12.5 4.520 . With cows and haystacks dotted about in the fields below, I realised I was walking towards a farm house. Navigation: very easy - just stick to the right hand side of the river and you're all good! Several substantial ascents, long but all well graded, Thirsty Work: Trevor Arms pub at Glynde. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Over another stile, maintain direction steadily up to the top of the ridge. You might think I am being dramatic, but these cows were being feisty, jumping on each other. It has the advantage that you get the long Lewes to Southease section out of the way first, and this provides a decent length section before you get to lunch at the Abergavenny Arms in Rodmell. They march to the middle distance where their lines break in a jumble of white chalk scars which mark the town of Lewes. Turn left and walk into Glynde, passing the conveniently placed Trevor Arms to reach Glynde Station, where the shorter walk ends. If you are planning to walk from Lewes to Southease clockwise, however, you may like to consider the Lewes via West Firle walk (Walk 25 in Time Out Country Walks Volume Two), which covers some extra territory not included on this route. The walk begins to climb to Blackcap then back onto the South Downs Way. 06-Jun-15 Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I took about 600 photos on this one. At 491ft above sea level, the view from the top is an exceptional one across the valley to the main ridge of the Downs traversed earlier in the walk. Well, now I knew. Cross the River Ouse and after a few yards, go left for the railway station and a train back to Southease. Enter through the gate and take the path to the right. Dog friendly. and videos to Iford is very much a working village with the south side dominated by the Iford Estate farm. There was no traffic lol. 76 m. User Ratings Be the first to add a review! You'll be so preoccupied with feasting your eyes on the all the beauty available on this walk with the landscapes, the flora and fauna and the flowing river that eventually you'll look back and be surprised at how far back Lewes is. Continue south along the road, cross a busy road, and continue south on a lane for 30 metres. There is no path for the first few yards, after which you can feed into and follow a path that curves left on a descending terrace in a wide arc round the side of a downland combe. The landscape opens up a little for a while until you cross under the railway line but just stick to the side of the river and you're in the right place. Full directions for this walk are in a PDF file (link above) which you can print, or download on to a Kindle, tablet, or smartphone. That really makes me so happy that my directions were easy to follow! You'll start to see more wildlife and, depending on what time of day you're walking, seabirds will be quietly fishing on the banks. But its after that second incline that the magic happens. On the other side of the field, join and follow a left field-edge. On entering the village you will pass Monk's house which has some fascinating history of its own. Flat Walking Routes (page 5973). Allow 3 - 4 hours. Refreshments available at Rodmell and Southease (YHA cafe). I passed an unusual amount of South Downs Way signage. Please report any comments that break our rules. 5 - For the longer walk continue along the road into Glynde village, passing the village smithy on your right. The Grade II Listed period home has been lovingly restored and extended by the current owner and features ornate fireplaces alongside an unashamedly modern extension boasting bi fold doors and a magnificent sky . To get there, head up the hill out of the station (on Station road). A leisurely section of the South Downs Way. But something was different about this one. 06:55. Left out of the station, right on Priory Street, join Judd Lane, straight on (cross over the motorway, then a small road), and continue up to the ridge, Turn left onto a quiet lane steeply downhill to the Abergavenny Arms pub in Rodmell, After the pub, either, (shorter, old SDW route) follow the signposted permissive path south (parallel to the main road), then turn left through Southease village to the station (past a big church), or take option 2 (follow the longer but prettier new SDW route towards the river, then south to the bridge, cross it for the station), Continue east, cross the road, and up onto the downs along the SDW, At the path junction by the carpark, head north downhill along a quiet lane, or take Option 1 : continue east along the ridge, then sharply back on yourself, northwest to West Firle. Walking in the South Downs, having views of the rolling hills is not unusual. Trains to Lewes go twice hourly from Victoria (hourly on Sundays). cruising through East Sussex and its cliffs | Motorcycle route | 85.2 mi | EN, NL. On the clockwise walk a short diversion off the walk route as you approach Lewes would take you to the charming Juggs Inn in the village of Kingston. Where the fence turns away to the right, go ahead, soon curving right on a well-trodden unfenced grassy path, which climbs to pass the trig point next to Red Lion Pond. E-W Falmer to Southease(10k) A leisurely section of the SDW. BY . Southease is a Community Rail Station Station Partners contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Terrain: Easy though can get muddy so wear suitable footwear, Where to park: Friars Walk car park (pay and display), Lewes or Ham Lane (free - but you;'ll miss out the first bit of the walk at The Railway Land). Where the fence turns away to the right, go ahead, soon curving right on a well-trodden unfenced grassy path, which climbs to pass the trig point next to Red Lion Pond. The Southease Swing Bridge over the River Ouse in East Sussex, The route takes you away from the River Ouse across farmland and into the village of Rodmell, Southease church dates from the year 966 making it one of the oldest in Sussex, Monk's House is now full of treasures relating to the Bloomsbury Group, The walk culminates at the Abergavenny Arms. 40-42 Friars Walk, Lower Ground Floor, Lewes, BN7 2LG, England 5.0 Great (18) Hydraclean 1h 50 Chill out package 1h 45min 90 Clarins skin smoothing eye treatment 30min 40 CurrentBody LED mask 10min - 45min 15 See more services Pretty Pascalle Brighton, Brighton, BN2, England 4.9 Great (183) Hair styling POA from 25 1h 25 Brow wax and tint If you're feeling a little more energetic hike the South Downs Way or take a walk to Charleston Farmhouse , the home of Virginia's sister Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. Continue along, keep the fence to youre left past the next bend and you will soon reach an open field. You are spoiled with a changing landscape with this walk - on the left there are chalk hills and on the right rolling farmland. From: Kingston Ridge, BN7 3LA Kingston Near Lewes, England . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This path is not marked as a right of way on OS maps but is within a large area of open access land. More details How far is the train station from Southease in Lewes? Designed and developed with PenciDesign. The trains are once an hour, so I decided that I would make this train and started power walking. I did this walk as a continuation from the section of the South Downs Way, from Hassocks to Lewes. More details Which Bus lines stop near Southease? Terrain: Narrow dirt trails, grassy trails, gravel paths and a bit of asphalt road at either end. A few yards past the shop, go right through a bridle gate, follow a trodden path across pasture to another gate and then climb steadily up on to the Caburn downland, with a fence on your left. On show in the house are numerous interesting artefacts relating to the Bloomsbury Group who would frequently visit the house. The notes below should help. Well, Im pleased to say, the bull did not appear, and once I left the field, my guard went back down to normal levels. The trail sign will point ahead and to the left. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. 5.5 miles / 8.8 km. The walk from Lewes to Southease has a hike up two big inclines followed by ridge walks. Probably not, which means I am still due one more bull encounter. You basically keep going straight till you hit the bridge over the river Ore. Dont go over the bridge. Today Piddinghoe is a quiet picturesque village in the South Downs National Park close to Newhaven. - on the other side of the river are beautiful houses sitting at the bottom of chalk cliffs. There are many more twists and turns for the rest of the walk, however, Im not going to direct you turn by turn anymore because its very well signposted. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Opposite the entrance to Itford House on your left, turn right with the South Downs Way.. It is from here that you get good views of the towns by the sea, Newhaven and Seaford. But it's after that second incline that the magic happens. There is no path for the first few yards, after which you can feed into and follow a path that curves left on a descending terrace in a wide arc round the side of a downland combe. Opposite the entrance to Itford House on your left, turn right with the South Downs Way. After the second gate, you will leave the river by taking a left to go under the metal bridge. Then a view out to the English channel, which almost looked unreal. This is just the introduction. I deliberately didnt stop as I was aiming for a specific train back from Southease but next time I do it would allow at least an hour to take in the breathtaking views and to pause and realise you can hear nothing but skylarks. Nestling in an idyllic setting in the South Downs National Park. I couldnt hear any traffic, but ok. Using a part of the South Down Way, this circular walk goes through Southease, Rodmell, along the River Ouse and include one steep hill. A few yards past the shop, go right through a bridle gate, follow a trodden path across pasture to another gate and then climb steadily up on to the Caburn downland, with a fence on your left. The current can get strong - Monty is a very strong swimmer but I definitely suggest being cautious throwing balls into the river for them. Of course, Id love you to stick about but you can unsubscribe at any time. At a way post, turn sharply left and continue to climb with a fence on your right. Over the past month, I have found myself in a field with a bull twice. Starting in Southease, the walker will travel north along the bank of the River Ouse with the river running to your right hand side. The nearest stations to Southease are: Southease Village, Southease is 202 meters away, 3 min walk. Maybe they were mating. Well, I had come this far. I did think twice (or 5 times) about whether I should walk through this field or turn back. Begin your walk from Southease Station. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Chichester. Wonderful open Downs. 2 - About 150 yards short of the twin masts on Beddingham Hill and just before a cattle grid, turn left across grass, walking parallel and a few yards to the left of the tarmac road, which comes up from the foot of the Downs at this point. The tidal river Ouse runs alongside the village and gives PIddinghoe villagers sailing and rowing opportunities as well as beautiful views of the South Downs. Something went wrong, please try again later. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Somewhere. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. You could technically walk to this point, but its a very boring 3 mile walk, mostly along a busy A road. From the start of the SDW, you will continue for about 2.5 miles gently downhill, passing by fields, and maybe even some haystacksI was truly tempted to go and jump on them. This is the longer (via West Firle option). Shortly turn left along Ranscombe Lane, passing the village shop on your left. Alternatively, Compass Travel operates a bus from Southease Village to Fisher Street 5 times a day. The following are brief notes for someone with an OS map, or familiar with the area. Seaside Hastings, a hilly cliff walk with 4 steep climbs and a remote naturist beach. Get off at Housedean Farm, and just up ahead, the South Downs Way tail will be on the left. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. The train is direct as far as Lewes (which is where you get off to start the walk). Acres, 900. The South Downs Way winds its way through the village towards the nearby River Ouse and the railway station. From here a path, well- preserved across the current arable crop, heads half-left across a field. For part of the way, there is a path on the bank to the left of the road which offers a magnificent view over Lewes. At SussexLive we have another perfect stroll to keep you entertained and enjoy the outdoors this time of year. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. [Map 2B] Follow the South Downs Way (SDW) west. Its also possible to follow the route using TOCW Book 2, but printing the map would help, especially the 'in reverse' bit. [Map 3B] Follow the SDW north west along the ridge (with a big drop on your right hand side). Turn left and walk into Glynde, passing the conveniently placed Trevor Arms to reach Glynde Station, where the shorter walk ends. Shortly turn left along Ranscombe Lane, passing the village shop on your left. ft. 444 River Birch Dr #47, Lewes, DE 19958 $710,000 MLS# DESU2037000 Welcome home to NV Homes at Lewes Waterfront Preserve, The only new townhomes ea. Cross the new bridle bridge over the A26 and follow a clear track obliquely up on to Itford Hill. I decided that maybe I will marry a farmer. As well as Woolf's former property, there is an abundance of other historical buildings which make the worth all the more worthwhile. But rather, wanted to complete it as day trips. Boy does it have them. 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It is a fast flowing river and without local knowledge it is easy to get swept out to sea, or up to Lewes, or even marooned in the mud as the tide sweeps in and out. Walkers can largely follow signs to Rodmell on the way but can enjoy a few other specials sites en route if they so wish. southease to lewes river walk. Where this fence turns away to the left, follow the track, now less distinct as it curves right along the side of the combe, then left across the valley and left again, obliquely up the opposite slope to join the access road coming down from the top of the Downs. This walk might now be one of my favourites. From Lewes to Alfriston via the Ouse and the Downs ( Download : PDF ) Walker 11.23mi +761ft -735ft 5h45 Moderate Starting point in Lewes - East Sussex The shorter route is to follow the old SDW route. I usually get lost when I go for walks but Zoes directions were so easy to follow and the photos really useful to reassure you that you were on the right track. Keep going straight until the very end, and at the T-junction turn left. Southease is an excellent place to start walking or cycling the South Downs Way. There would have been a right turn a bit further back. There are numerous alternate routes you can take in the area, including along Egrets Way - if you're lucky you may even come across one. A convenient rail service links you to Southease. The level green meadows stretch away west, and to the east rise the South Downs. Take some time to appreciate it here as when you scratch the surface you'll discover a feast of beauty! Self Will.Will Self Psychogeography For Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., writer, wit and sage (1916-2007) Walking to New York 'Honor escapes he who runs after it' Jewish proverb, from my great-grandfather's notebook Prologue I resolved to walk to New York; in the interests of writing about the experience, certainly, yet also with objectives at once more . Longer walk options: Heroic types might like to substitute the directions for the Lewes via West Firle walk on this website for the clockwise section two of this walk from Glynde to Southease, taking in a longer downland section and the pretty village of West Firle with its possible lunch stop at the Ram Inn. At a way post, turn sharply left and continue to climb with a fence on your right. A day return to these stations is valid for return via Lewes. An energetic walk over 3 separate hills in the South Downs NP with great views throughout. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease An energetic walk over 3 separate hills in the South Downs NP with great views throughout. HP10 9TY. The pretty village of Southease, listed in the Domesday Book, is a short walk from the station. I didnt want to go home. The area is a designated National Nature Reserve and is the site of an Iron Age fort. Sussex is home to an infinite number of fantastic winter walks. A perfectly sharp horizon of deep blue sea meeting light blue sky. It was so calm, just how I was feeling in that moment. You can also upload photos to the Train from Glynde to Lewes from end of shorter walk, Whats underfoot: Excellent walking along good paths and tracks, and across open downland. Lovely trail, beautiful views and relatively easy. I no longer had to rush and could really take in the sights again. Not only does this walk offer the added benefit of liquid comforts at the end, it also passes by some fascinating history on the way. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. There are often cows around here but just be bold and walk straight through them, they won't take any notice of you! River Walk - Southease to Lewes along the Ouse Four meandering miles from the sea, and the Ouse is fattened with high tide. The path lead me to a section with high fences either side, and signage warning of traffic up ahead. Lewes is the county town of East Sussex with a population of under 20,000. Copyright @ 2019 She walks in England - All Right Reserved. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Welcome to the South Downs Way. The directions below are just an outline for use with a map. There are a variety of routes available to suit all abilities. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Where you have tea in Lewes will probably depend on which direction you are doing the walk in. Thinking about whether I would be able to make it over the wire without getting cut. The Little Cottage Tea Rooms, 01273 8589215, next to the post office in Glynde, serves cream teas in a pleasant garden from 11am to 4pm Thursday to Sunday most of the year, but only at weekends in January and February.