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South East England

Hastings Old Town – Hastings Net Shops loop from West St Leonards

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Hastings Old Town – Hastings Net Shops loop from West St Leonards

Moderate

4.4

(11)

214

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Hastings Old Town – Hastings Net Shops loop from West St Leonards

02:54

11.1km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.78 km for 90 m

Open: • 10:00 AM-10:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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4.72 km

Hastings Pier

Highlight • Monument

The pier in Hastings won the coveted Pier of the Year award in 2017 as well as the Stirling Prize for architecture. It was reopened in April 2016 following a …

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2

4.90 km

Hastings Beach and Pier

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Nice walk along the beach in Hastings.

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3

6.24 km

West Hill Lift

Highlight • Structure

The West Hill Lift provides access up the cliff to Hastings Castle and St. Clement's caves from George Street. It was originally opened in 1891 and for the most part …

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4

6.36 km

Hastings Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

The streets invite you to stroll. Here you can also find the lower station of the cliff railway.

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5

6.72 km

Hastings Net Shops

Highlight • Historical Site

Since the 17th century the fishers used to dry and repair their nets in these narrow huts.

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6

6.83 km

East Hill Lift

Highlight • Structure

The UK's steepest funicular railway.

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7

7.07 km

Hastings Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

7.88 km

Hastings Beach

Highlight • Natural

Great place to visit and spend time here.

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11.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.60 km

3.71 km

1.46 km

642 m

632 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.42 km

3.77 km

720 m

715 m

481 m

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