Description
A new route via Denton, Bostal Hill and the South Downs Way.
This should be easier to navigate (hopefully) and avoids dodgy farm/road crossings previously highlighted on Newalf1.
Is a bit longer than Newalf1 but has a lot less up and down
A new route via Denton, Bostal Hill and the South Downs Way.
This should be easier to navigate (hopefully) and avoids dodgy farm/road crossings previously highlighted on Newalf1.
Is a bit longer than Newalf1 but has a lot less up and down
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How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)
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10.0% of the route is on roads (1)
5.0% of the route is lit at night (1)
10.0% of the route is paved (1)
50.0% of the route is muddy (1)
33.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
33.0% of the route is through long grass (1)
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Newhaven
Grid Ref
TQ4491901530
Lat / Lon
50.79522° / 0.05492°
Easting / Northing
544,919E / 101,530N
What3Words
producing.fairness.beauty
Alfriston
Grid Ref
TQ5204003173
Lat / Lon
50.80816° / 0.15656°
Easting / Northing
552,040E / 103,173N
What3Words
frantic.habits.tomato
Newhaven | |
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Grid Ref | TQ4491901530 |
Lat / Lon | 50.79522° / 0.05492° |
Easting / Northing | 544,919E / 101,530N |
What3Words | producing.fairness.beauty |
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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MJRW12345
12 Jan 2024A reasonably straightforward route, following mostly quiet roads and bridlepaths. Care is needed navigating through Denton and along the previously mentioned bridlepath - I managed to follow it but there is no evidence on the ground that it exists, bar a sign where the route diverges from the SDW. A bit muddy in January but nothing impassable!.
Bostal Boy
24 Nov 2023Walked on a cold, dry and occasionally sunny day at the end of November. I combined this with ALFEAS One to walk from Eastbourne to Newhaven via Alfriston.
This is a sensible route which utilises the South Downs Way from Alfriston to the car park on Bostal Hill. All well way marked and easy to follow as you would expect. The second half of the walk takes off from the car park along a bridle path heading directly towards Newhaven. On the map this is shown as a bridle path for about 500m directly across a field, and this has been used by the Slow Way plotter. In reality, there is no evidence on the ground that this path is actually used. You will need to use the almost parallel track about 50m to the south, then pick up another track heading north after about 500m to get to the plotted path by a field gate. From here the straight line path is still directly across a field but much more evident on the ground (foot and hoof prints have worn a path) though there isn't much in the way of signage.
This section of the walk is a gradual descent of about three km which kicks up a bit at Stump Bottom. The section through Denton to the station is well marked and easily followed.
There are no facilities along the way. The only obstacles are bridle path gates. No stiles. Crop plantings and livestock may be an issue at certain times of the year but not today. Views are magnificent in all directions so 5* despite the awkward section at Bostal Hill which may merit a tweaking revision.
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MJRW12345
24 Nov 2023Yes, I'm annoyed about that bridlepath - it clearly doesn't exist any more but is officially still a public right of way..
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Dominic Le Garsmeur
05 Oct 2023I walked this in early October and it had been pretty dry. The path when you first leave Newhaven is pretty overgrown, but after that it's in good condition. When you are walking on the long North stretch there are times where the path goes across the middle of fields rather than on the boundaries and they are not particularly clear so be aware. There are also sheep and cows around so be aware.
The walk itself is really beautiful, especially once you hit the South Downs way and suddenly you see the Sussex weald beneath you. The walk along that and then into Alfriston is gentle and has a nice bit of variety - be sure to check out the long barrow.
The walk on from Alfriston to Berwick for the train is another couple of kilometres on top so be aware if you are doing all this on public transport.
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Tomatron
17 Aug 2023Once you venture away from newhaven there is initially a couple of hilly areas, once you get to the top though the ridge line is one of the best spots in Sussex. You join the south downs way and follow this down into alfriston where you can then lead onto several more possible walks.
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