Connect Eastbourne with Slow Ways
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Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.
Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.
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Walk to Eastbourne from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Alfriston—Eastbourne
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Alfeas one |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 12km/8mi | Ascent 351m | Descent 351m | ||
Eastbourne—Bexhill
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Easbex one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 19km/12mi | Ascent 89m | Descent 100m | ||
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Polegate—Eastbourne
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Poleas one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 7km/4mi | Ascent 82m | Descent 91m | |
Polegate—Eastbourne
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Poleas two |
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5 X |
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Verify me | Distance 11km/7mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Seaford—Eastbourne
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Seaeas one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 16km/10mi | Ascent 391m | Descent 386m | ||
Seaford—Eastbourne
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Seaeas two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 16km/10mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Seaford—Eastbourne
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Seaeas three |
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4 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 18km/11mi | Ascent - | Descent - |
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Collective progress
61% of Eastbourne’s four route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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9 people have contributed to Eastbourne’s Slow Ways
2 people have pledged to walk and review a route
2 people have surveyed a route in Eastbourne
83km out of 99km have been walked and reviewed
154km of reviews have been shared in Eastbourne
Latest Updates
There is a fair bit of road walking at the start and end, with the middle section along reasonably obvious footpaths and bridlepaths. The climb up from Lower Willingdon to Willingdon Hill is fairly steep and the bridlepaths on the top were quite wet and muddy....
MJRW12345
I walked it on the end of a sunny and hot day, with the sun coming down behind me as I walked into Eastbourne. I agree with the other reviews and would certainly walk it again. Everyone in Alfriston and Eastbourne should give it a go!...
danravenellison
I walked this route from Seaford to Eastbourne on a misty day in August 2023. Although the coastal SEAEAS Three route has already been snailed and is a terrific walk, this inland route is also well worth using. The route was easy to follow on the map and on the ground....
Bostal Boy
I stomped across in leather boots and got some water in them, but this was more comfortable for me than going bare foot over the pebbles, water shoes may be a good option if you want to keep your boots dry, but most people seemed happy to go bare foot....
CLIFF
The route uses a pavement beside a quiet lane to get to Wannock at the edge of the Downs. Once on top, the walk follows a short section of the Weald Way, then meets up with the South Downs Way which it follows all the way into Eastbourne....
Bostal Boy
MJRW12345 added Poleas two, a new walk from Polegate to Eastbourne
Walk this routeThis is the quickest walking route from Polegate to Eastbourne, but it's along the main road and misses many of the beautiful local features including the South Downs, Polegate Windmill, Ratton Drive, Willingdon Golf Club and various back footpaths and cut throughs. Noisy too! However, it is perfect for anybody wheeling their way....
CATHERINE H
Following mainly the South Downs Ways, the path is great for walking and running, solo and for groups. The paths are quite wide and plenty of room for sauntering and chatting and the route mostly easy to navigate. Alfriston is a great little town, and Eastbourne has a lot of options for refreshments, food, and other public facilities....
Ingrina
A beautiful route giving you endless views of white cliffs and ocean that also adds a bit of a challenge in the many ascents and descents you'll do!...
Ingrina
It heads out the the centre of Eastbourne along roadside pavements through the old town, past some interesting medieval buildings. At this point the route connects with the South Downs Way and follows it all the way to Alfriston (apart from a short-cut across a field at Lullington) near to Alfriston....
Bostal Boy
Seaford itself had a great approach with some adventurous steep paths to get down to the flat and accessible sea front. There are great options for pubs and food at Seaford and Eastbourne with a train station at each end....
Slow Ways Darren
Bostal Boy added Seaeas three, a new walk from Seaford to Eastbourne
Walk this routeWould be improved by leaving out the road section inland from Norman's Bay and walking along the beach for that part....
Rach
MJRW12345 added Seaeas two, a new walk from Seaford to Eastbourne
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Alfeas one, a new walk from Alfriston to Eastbourne
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Easbex one, a new walk from Eastbourne to Bexhill
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Poleas one, a new walk from Polegate to Eastbourne
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Seaeas one, a new walk from Seaford to Eastbourne
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Eastbourne’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
TV6097399104
Lat / Lon
50.76919° / 0.28147°
Easting / Northing
560,973E / 99,104N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Eastbourne's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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