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Eastbourne to Alfriston Walk

9.63 miles (15.5 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This walk follows a popular section of The South Downs Way from the coast at Eastbourne to the village of Alfriston in the lovely valley of the River Cuckmere. The route runs for about 9 miles with views of the Weald countryside to enjoy on the way. From the high points there are also splendid views back to the coast.
The route starts on the front in Eastbourne before picking up the waymarked trail and following it north to Jevington. The path then passes the noteworthy Long Man of Wilmington, an iconic hill figure on Windover Hill. The final section then descends to the village, crossing the River Cuckmere before finishing in Alfriston.
To extend your exercise try our Cuckmere River and Cuckmere Haven Walk which takes you from the village to the beautiful Cuckmere Haven on the south coast.

Eastbourne to Alfriston Walk OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Eastbourne to Alfriston Walk Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

At the end of the walk you can enjoy some well earned refreshments at The George Inn. The historic pub dates all the way back to the 14th century and has a charming interior with low beams and a roaring fire. Outside there's a lovely beer garden to relax in on warmer days. You can find the pub on the High Street at a postcode of BN26 5SY for your sat navs. The pub is also dog friendly if you have your canine friend with you.

Photos

Bandstand and Colonnade at Grand Parade, Eastbourne (NHLE Code 1385904) (May 2010)

Bandstand and Colonnade at Grand Parade, Eastbourne

Jevington, view of South Downs

Jevington, view of South Downs

Long Man of Wilmington from Milton Street - geograph.org.uk - 866656

Long Man of Wilmington from Milton Street

Cuckmere River from White Bridge, Alfriston - geograph.org.uk - 715748

Cuckmere River from White Bridge, Alfriston

Willingdon Hill - geograph.org.uk - 131969

Willingdon Hill. The hill is located just north west Eastbourne.

Windover Hill - geograph.org.uk - 1818843

Windover Hill. This hill lies just to the east of Alfriston.

Bridleways meet, Widover Hill - geograph.org.uk - 1818762

Bridleways meet, Windover Hill

Footpath through the Cornfield - geograph.org.uk - 936546

Footpath through the Cornfield approaching Alfriston.

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

Eastbourne to Alfriston Walk.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Eastbourne to Alfriston Walk.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)