They were very reminiscent of the North Devon coast path. The path follows the Royal Military Canal and the River Brede the whole way. An alternative path goes right upto the Castle which is another diversion I didn't do yesterday. I did however visit the dripping well at the head of Fairlight Glen and walked down the path from the small waterfall back to the route....

Bostal Boy

As mentioned below, it's worth paying attention to the incline, there are a lot of steps in the stretch from Fairlight to Hastings. It's also very muddy in autumn/ winter so be sure to wear good sturdy waterproof shoes....

Saira

Nice, well marked coastal walk with a choice of (really accessable) paved or gravel route or beach walking....

ken

One easy climb up to the viewpoint at Galley Hill just to the east of Bexhill....

Bostal Boy

Those areas in Hastings Country Park have been repaired and now you can enjoy the whole of this route with ease....

Ricechrisb

A lovely walk, mostly flat and surfaced but with a few gravelly bits and sometimes a bit of shingle to walk over if the bike path hasn't been swept....

carfreetraveller

This route takes you to the back of Fairlight and not along the coastal path....

afreehour

Nice coastal walk, all on paths or promenade so fairly flat. Plenty to see and lots of cafes....

Bernie

The path from Rye to the coast follows the Brede River, starting by the Brede Sluice where the green grass path runs alongside the river. We then rejoined the sloway route after crossing the farms and just before the path moves to the road that follows the river. The pavement is safe and soon, before the road reaches Winchelsea the footpath is signed posted on the lefthand side of the road, running to the left of the Royal Military Canal. As you reach the coast the sloway veers right running parallel to the coast and the road and although on the map it shows running onto the right of the Canal, this path is definitely no longer there as the gardens back onto the water. Therefore, stay always on the path, with the canal on your right until you reach the road at Cliff End....

Epola

A few undulating hills just east of Bexhill, but otherwise smooth, easy, and with plenty of cafés on the way for a coffee stop....

EvanGill23

The route then takes you under the link road past lakes and fields to the quiet village of Crowhurst. Instead stick to the 1066 national route which will take you to the right then left down a lane and back into open fields, emerging at the same point as the Slow way at the beautiful church, a nice bench or two to stop and rest....

Andypope