Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease walk

Spartans Challenge!! Glynde, Firle and the South Downs.

Length: Standard walk 23.3 km (14.5 miles), six hours walking time. For the whole outing, including meals, breaks and trains, allow 11 hours.

Long. A steep hill (views) to Glynde. Lunch in quiet West Firle, then the South Downs Way (chalk ridge), with a flat valley walk back to historic Lewes

Toughness: 7 out of 10

This walk is covered by our Club's insurance. Our Club is registered on The British Mountaineering Council (BMC)

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Embark on a picturesque circular walk from Lewes, exploring the charming villages of Glynde and Southease along the way. This scenic trail takes you through rolling hills, verdant landscapes, and historic sites. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the South Downs, stroll through quaint villages, and discover the rich history of the region. Whether you're a hiking enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply seeking a peaceful escape, this route offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and cultural exploration. Lace up your hiking boots and join us on this delightful exploration of Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease. Don't forget to subscribe for more UK hiking trails! #LewesCircular #Glynde #Southease #UKHikingTrails

This walk is covered by our Club's insurance. Our Club is registered on The British Mountaineering Council (BMC)

© Club Hiking in London. Ltd (CASC) in collaboration with Saturday Walkers Club.

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Another lovely walk through the South Downs. This time, around 13 miles over three ridges that provide excellent views, on a clear day.

Starting out in Lewes, the walker is soon up on the Downs, looking back over the town and across the River Ouse to the ridges that will be walked later.

After a bracing walk across the first ridge, lunch is taken at Caburn Hill, a former Iron Age Fort.

Thereafter, it's down hill into the village of Glynde, across the busy A24 and then back uphill towards the radio masts of Beddingham Hill for the second ridge walk of the day.

Following The South Downs Way, the walker eventually descends into the valley and the remote station of Southease. The path goes over the River Ouse again, through Rodmell village before ascending for the final ridge walk of the day, enabling the walker to look back at what's previously been walked. Some delightful scenery.

Then, it's a final descent away from the South Downs Way back into Lewes.

A great walk that incorporates elements of previous Book 2 walks in the area, improving upon them, if that's possible, with some fine ridge views.