Heathfield — Hailsham

Heahai one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

13km/8mi

Ascent

73m

Descent

193m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Heathfield and Hailsham.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Heathfield and Hailsham.

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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

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Verified route

Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 8

Surveys

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Grade 1: Entirely smooth and compacted surfaces.
Access grade Y: Stile, step and obstacle free.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Maybe present Bothy (1)
Present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

Narrowest part of path: no data

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Very clear (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

5.0% of the route is on roads (1)

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

100.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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1Y July 2023 by MJRW12345
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

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Start and end points

Heathfield
Grid Ref TQ5795821425
Lat / Lon 50.97058° / 0.24837°
Easting / Northing 557,958E / 121,425N
What3Words overlooks.puffed.retract
Hailsham
Grid Ref TQ5910009546
Lat / Lon 50.86353° / 0.25945°
Easting / Northing 559,100E / 109,546N
What3Words stables.honeybees.group

Heahai One's land is

Arable 6.5%
Pasture 55.6%
Urban 37.9%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Bostal Boy

26 Aug 2023 Summer
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I cycled this route yesterday, which is cheating really. However it shows that the route is completely suitable for anybody on wheels end to end. It uses the Cuckoo Trail which is an old railway line repurposed. It is a tarmac path which goes through some lovely countryside. It is pretty straight and well sign-posted so it is virtually impossible to get lost. It is popular and used by walkers, dog walkers, small children, cyclists, scooters and runners.

Some interesting old railway architecture is still evident along the way. Hellingly is a beautiful village just off the route with a lovely church but no facilities. Horam is also just off the route which has shops and other refreshments. No gates or stiles. No livestock. Lots of dogs.

MJRW12345

23 Jul 2023 Summer
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A really pleasant, accessible straightforward Slow Way, following well made Tarmac paths throughout.

Mostly follows the Cuckoo Trail shared walking/cycling route which does require some awareness of cyclists and is a bit hard on the feet by the end, but this route should be accessible in all weathers, all year round.

Care should be taken in Heathfield and Hailsham towns to follow the route, it doesn't follow the route signposted "Cuckoo Trail" in Heathfield but if you follow either those or the Slow Way you'll end up in the right place.

There is a toilet, cafe and shop in Horam, about a third of the way along the route if walking south.

ShortLegsLongWalk

20 Jul 2022 Summer
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Very easy to follow, well sign posted and flat. Paved the entire way so should be fairly accessible for all. Very pretty scenery.

Also good for those looking to walk from/to Hellingly or Horam.

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