Saturday Walk - Uckfield to Lewes [Swimming Walk]

Length: 21.3 km (13.3 mi) 

Ascent/Descent: 234/250m 

Net Walking Time: about 4 ½ hours 

Toughness: 4/10

 

Take the 09.07 Uckfield train from London Bridge (Croydon 09.22), arrives Uckfield 10.22. 

Return trains from Lewes are on xx.25 and xx.55. 

Buy a Lewes return , this should be accepted on the Uckfield line.

 

A gentle walk along river valleys through fields and woods, finishing with a climb over the South Downs above Glyndebourne.

 

Walk Options: 

Cut out the afternoon climb onto the Downs by following the Ouse Valley Way all the way to Lewes. This reduces the total length to 18.2 km. 

Take a bus from Ringmer to either Lewes, Brighton or Uckfield. 

Swimming: The Ouse near the lunch pub has some popular swimming spots (water levels permitting).

Lunch: The Anchor Inn and Boating, Barcombe, a country pub and restaurant set on the west bank of the River Ouse, in a very isolated spot. It is very popular in good weather. 

Tea: Many places in Lewes.

For a summary, photos, height profile, gpx/kml files and the walk directions pdf click here .T=swc.272