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

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

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

02:51

10.9km

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: July 10, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.78 km for 102 m

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

Waypoints

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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6.01 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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6.14 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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6.20 km

Butler's Gap

Highlight • Monument

Information sign about the area.

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6.49 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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6.60 km

East Hill Lift

Highlight • Structure

The UK's steepest funicular railway.

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6.84 km

Hastings Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.65 km

Hastings Beach

Highlight • Natural

Great place to visit and spend time here.

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10.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.62 km

3.40 km

1.46 km

703 m

632 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.31 km

3.89 km

649 m

542 m

488 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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

Hastings Pier

West Hill Lift

Hastings Old Town

Butler's Gap

Hastings Net Shops

East Hill Lift

Hastings Beach

Hastings Beach

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