Sunday walk: Lewes to Saltdean

15.5km (9.6 miles). 4 out of 10.

A fine South Downs walk offering panoramic views. From Lewes, the route rises onto the Downs then descends into Rodmell for lunch. Then a gentle climb back over the Downs to reach the sea at Saltdean. From here you can either catch a bus to Brighton (frequent service) or walk some of (or all) the way there along the seafront (a further 5.25 miles, 8.5 km). 

Trains

9.46 Ore train from Victoria (Clapham Junction: 9:53, East Croydon 10:05) arriving Lewes 10:56

Return from Brighton at xx: 10 and xx: 40  to Victoria. There are also Thameslink trains to Blackfriars xx:16 and xx:47.

A return to Lewes covers Brighton.

If you use contactless on Brighton buses, tap out again on leaving to avoid paying maximum fare.

Lunch

Abergavenny Arms, Rodmell, (01273 572416).  It is Mother's Day today so the pub may be busy. Bring picnic items j.i.c.

Tea

The Spanish Lady, Longridge Avenue, Saltdean (01273 303383).

Whitecliffs Beach Café, Marine Drive, Saltdean (01273 309219)

There are more choices in Rottingdean, a further 1.2 km in the direction of Brighton. (St Margaret's church there has windows by Burne-Jones).

Walk Directions: here. 

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