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Cuckoo Shack Cafe – St. Mary's Church, Eastbourne loop from Polegate

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South East England

Cuckoo Shack Cafe – St. Mary's Church, Eastbourne loop from Polegate

Moderate

5.0

(1)

13

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Cuckoo Shack Cafe – St. Mary's Church, Eastbourne loop from Polegate

02:03

7.97km

40m

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: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.67 km

Cuckoo Shack Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Conveniently located café on Priory Court Farm, just off Sayerland Lane, the Cuckoo Trail and National Cycle Network Route 21 north of Polegate.

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2

1.73 km

Cuckoo Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Another Great route. First section to a pond in Hailsham for a rest if needed, Then onto rest of route with some Historic Stations and signs , Then near the …

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3

5.40 km

St. Mary's Church, Eastbourne

Highlight • Historical Site

Many soldiers from both world wars are buried here.
The Abbey has often been used for Flim filming. The Crown Inn is directly opposite

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4

5.82 km

Common Pond, Hailsham

Highlight • Lake

Hailsham's Common Pond is a beloved part of the town and underwent significant rejuvenation in the 1990s.

Home to ducks, geese and swans, the pond is a lovely place to …

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5

5.89 km

Pond with Walking Path

Highlight • Trail

Crazy people with dogs and mobility scooters blocking the way and shouting at bikers!

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6

6.06 km

Hailsham Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

Ni3ne place to stop on the Cuckoo trail

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B

7.97 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.79 km

1.56 km

1.06 km

536 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.88 km

1.56 km

819 m

710 m

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Sunday 11 October

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9°C

69 %

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