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South Downs: Swanborough Hill and Lewes – Walks in England’s National Parks

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South Downs: Swanborough Hill and Lewes – Walks in England’s National Parks

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4.5

(11)

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South Downs: Swanborough Hill and Lewes – Walks in England’s National Parks

05:18

19.8km

230m

Hiking

This hike begins with a traverse of the chalk hills south of Lewes, following the South Downs Way National Trail before descending into the town and finishing with a riverside ramble on the Sussex Ouse Valley Way. It’s a wonderful introduction to the UK’s newest national park and you can…

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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912 m

St Peter's Church, Southease

Highlight • Historical Site

This pretty little church is one of only three in Sussex with a round tower. The building you see today is essentially the nave of a 12th-century church which has …

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5.57 km

Swanborough Hill

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Expect big vistas and colourful wildlife on any warm season jaunt along Swanborough Hill. Situated on the South Downs' chalk grassland ridge between Brighton and Lewes, you're afforded superb views …

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9.11 km

Ashcombe Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Ashcombe Windmill was restored in 2007 after being destroyed in a storm in 1916, but its owner James Tasker. The six sails are known as 'sweeps' in Sussex.

The windmill …

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12.5 km

Lewes Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The views are breathtaking, very lovely walk!! Lewes town looks pretty too.

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19.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.75 km

5.16 km

3.65 km

1.69 km

919 m

630 m

Surfaces

7.11 km

4.40 km

3.26 km

2.97 km

1.84 km

213 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 5 May

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South Downs: Swanborough Hill and Lewes – Walks in England’s National Parks

St Peter's Church, Southease

Swanborough Hill

Ashcombe Windmill

Lewes Castle

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