Hassocks to Lewes Scenic Hike by The Coast 17 km Brisk Pace

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 (1264)

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

www.trainline.com

PACE: BRISK (For fit hikers only)

LENGTH: 17.1 km

ASCENT: 364 metres

TIME: Approx 5 hours - 5 1/2 hours (Could be quicker depending on group speed)

Hike fee: £8

Payable to:

Kats Adventures Limited
40 09 25
41764527
ref: name / Lewes

Hike leader: Anthony 07739 692 711