A Trip To Bateman’s – Home Of Rudyard Kipling
Bateman’s is a Jacobean Wealden Mansion built in 1634 and was the family home of Rudyard Kipling – the absolute…
Welcome to our guide to Sussex, a county of rolling chalk hills and a truly spectacular coastline.
From the ancient, thousand-year-old yew trees of Kingley Vale to the iconic summit of Chanctonbury Ring, the South Downs National Park offers some of the most rewarding walking in southern England.
Here, we’ve gathered our favourite routes, taking you along the dramatic white cliffs of the Seven Sisters, through historic estates like Bateman’s, and across the beautiful Arun Valley.
Whether you’re planning a challenging hike or a historic day out, our guides are here to help you discover the very best of this beautiful region.
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Parham Park and Rackham Banks Walk, South Downs
This is a relatively easy circular walk of 6 miles with one ascent. But the path zig zags up the…
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Seaford Head & Local Nature Reserve
At Seaford Head in East Sussex, you can enjoy amazing views of the Seven Sisters white cliffs and Cuckmere Valley…
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Kingley Vale, West Sussex – A Walk Through Ancient Trees
Of all the many walks in the South Downs National Park, Kingley vale must stand out as one of the…
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Chanctonbury Ring, An Iconic South Downs Walk
There are many great walks in the South Downs National Park, but only a few reach “iconic” status! Chanctonbury Ring…
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Arun Valley Walk, Wepham Down And The Village of Burpham
This is another walk in the Arun Valley giving access to great views of this special place. This is a…
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Nymans: The Romantic West Sussex Ruins and Garden
I visited the beautiful Nymans in West Sussex on a warm morning. The spectacular gardens set against a majestic backdrop…
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Amberley Mount and Rackham Bank Walk In The South Downs
If you read my first article on this site, Slindon and Great Down, you may recall me mentioning that Britain’s…
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Eartham Woods and Gumber Farm Walk, South Downs
This is the fourth walk in the quartet of walks around Slindon and Eartham, in the South Downs National Park,…
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Dale Park and the Great Down Walk, West Sussex
This is the third walk in a quartet of walks around Slindon and Eartham, in the South Downs National Park,…
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Eartham Woods and Nore Folly Walk, West Sussex
This walk will take us to Nore Folly, but first we need to have a start point. Much smaller than…
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A South Downs Walk – Slindon and The Great Down
Think of Britain’s newest National Park, The South Downs, and most people will mention the South Downs way, a beautiful…
