Pyecombe — Lewes

Pyelew one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

14km/9mi

Ascent

338m

Descent

233m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Pyecombe and Lewes.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Pyecombe and Lewes.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 17

Surveys

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Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.
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.		 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.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Maybe present Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Not present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Not 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)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Maybe present Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
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)
Not 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)
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)
Present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
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)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not 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: 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)

3.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

5.0% of the route is paved (1)

10.0% of the route is muddy (1)

25.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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3X November 2021 by Bostal Boy
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Pyecombe
Grid Ref TQ2922312657
Lat / Lon 50.89894° / -0.16374°
Easting / Northing 529,223E / 112,657N
What3Words unlucky.forensic.gadget
Lewes
Grid Ref TQ4161409815
Lat / Lon 50.87049° / 0.01125°
Easting / Northing 541,614E / 109,815N
What3Words another.fatherly.rigs

Pyelew One's land is

Arable 11.8%
Pasture 66.3%
Urban 20.9%
Woods 1.0%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Saira

03 Aug 2022 Summer
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I walked this route from Pyecombe to Lewes on a very hot day. It was a beautiful walk that mostly follows the South Downs Way. The views from Ditchling Beacon and Black Cap are stunning! The dew pond by Ditching is very pretty. There are some woods when you approach Black Cap which make for a great shaded picnic spot. Would defo recommend.

Ingrina

24 Jul 2022 Summer
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Walked this route from Lewes to Pyecombe in the summer and it was a beautiful, enjoyable route. The route out of Lewes is fairly quiet and then you're rewarded with great views of the South Downs when you get to Black Cap and Ditchling Beacon. If it's hot you can even get a little treat from the ice cream van at the top. Great time out if you want a walk with good views and a decent distance.

Bostal Boy

07 Nov 2021 Autumn
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Walked on the afternoon of 5th November 2021 - a Slow Way for a purpose. Walking is the only way into the town from mid-afternoon onwards as roads are closed, and trains don't stop to reduce the crowds for the bonfire night celebrations.

From Pyecombe, the route follows the South Downs Way, crossing the busy A273 (take care) then climbing up past the golf course. From here, along the top of the scarp, with views of the Clayton Windmills to the left, the walk takes in Ditchling Beacon, Blackcap and Mount Harry. It then starts its descent past the old Lewes racecourse and Landport Bottom into Lewes.

Views are awesome along the whole route. Paths are wide and easily followed. There are number of gates suitable for bikes to pass through. The walking surface is chalk and flint tracks through short grassland grazed by sheep and cattle. There are no stiles.

Looking down into Lewes from above the slope of Landport Bottom you can visualise the events of the Battle of Lewes in 1264 when Simon de Montfort defeated Henry III.

The walk is well-traced on the map and easy to follow. Refreshment opportunities are limited and other services are non-existent. There is sometimes an ice cream van at Ditchling Beacon and a coffee caravan open at Streathill.

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