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From Lewes route goes via Golf Club and Saxon Down (via path in access land not shown on OS map, but is the most obvious route on the ground) to Glynde (shop/train/toilet), which avoids going down to Oxteddle Bottom and back up again.
From Glynde village uses Mill Lane and NCN90 to get to Firle (pub) and then follows Comp Lane byway through to Alfriston
From Lewes route goes via Golf Club and Saxon Down (via path in access land not shown on OS map, but is the most obvious route on the ground) to Glynde (shop/train/toilet), which avoids going down to Oxteddle Bottom and back up again.
From Glynde village uses Mill Lane and NCN90 to get to Firle (pub) and then follows Comp Lane byway through to Alfriston
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| Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues. Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users. |
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How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)
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68.0% of the route is paved (1)
10.0% of the route is muddy (1)
50.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
32.0% of the route is through long grass (1)
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Lewes
Grid Ref
TQ4161409815
Lat / Lon
50.87049° / 0.01125°
Easting / Northing
541,614E / 109,815N
What3Words
another.fatherly.rigs
Alfriston
Grid Ref
TQ5204003173
Lat / Lon
50.80816° / 0.15656°
Easting / Northing
552,040E / 103,173N
What3Words
frantic.habits.tomato
| Lewes | |
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| Grid Ref | TQ4161409815 |
| Lat / Lon | 50.87049° / 0.01125° |
| Easting / Northing | 541,614E / 109,815N |
| What3Words | another.fatherly.rigs |
| Alfriston | |
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| Grid Ref | TQ5204003173 |
| Lat / Lon | 50.80816° / 0.15656° |
| Easting / Northing | 552,040E / 103,173N |
| What3Words | frantic.habits.tomato |
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reviews
Danravenellison
19 Aug 2022This is a gorgeous Slow Way to walk with epic views that should be 5*! I really enjoyed the route. In Alfriston some locals told us that this route used the old ways that people used to complete this journey.
It misses out on 5* because the route line is not very accurately drawn. I easily followed the intent and spirit of the route, but without additional mapping the line itself would not be good enough to follow. I think it would be worth redrawing and then and be very pleased to give it another couple of stars.
I'd be delighted to walk this route again!.
Bostal Boy
04 Jun 2022I walked from Lewes to Alfriston on a sunny, dry day 02-06-2022. Overall I found this to be an extremely enjoyable walk. The section from Firle to Alfriston is along farm tracks which are surfaced with chalk and stones and completely free of obstacles.
There is a steep climb up Chapel Hill from Cliffe to Lewes Golf Course, and then it is a bit of a round about route around the top of the coombe to get to Mount Caburn. I would normally take the more direct path down into Oxteddle Bottom then up again.
There is a new pelican crossing under construction to cross the busy A27 by the lane to Firle. This will be ready soon.
The route goes through the villages of Glynde and Firle. Glynde has a shop and public WC. Firle has a pub and shop. On top of the Downs between Lewes and Glynde there are stiles, gates and livestock. The lane between Firle and Alfriston is traffic-free, but is used by horses, cyclists and the occasional motorbike scrambler.
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MJRW12345
20 Jun 2021A very pleasant walk with a nice mix of countryside and villages. Reasonably easy to follow (but I knew where I was going so may not be the best person to judge!).
Few things to note on route:
1. The area around Mount Caburn is known to be a common area for Sheep Ticks, especially after long periods of little or no rain
2. Expect to find all kinds of livestock on the route, I had to walk through fields with Cows, Sheep and Horses
3. The A27 has to be crossed, there is a (non-traffic light) crossing to help this
4. The section between Firle and Alfriston was very muddy with deep puddles and lots of bikes coming past at speed (both pedal and motor).
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