Walks you can reach from Burgess Hill by train
Sussex · South East England | Walks by foot
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Wivelsfield Station to Haywards Heath Station (Sussex)
2m direct from Burgess Hill.
18km. 4h30.
Woods, wildflower meadows, farmland, High Weald ridge, golf course, and suburban road sections. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
East Grinstead Station to Wivelsfield Station (Sussex)
2m direct from Burgess Hill.
31km. 7h30.
Hills, streams, ponds, heaths, mixed woodland rich in bluebells and wood anemones, pastures, and heathery commons with South Downs views. Mud and flood prone.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Hassocks Station Circular via Ditchling Beacon (Sussex)
4m direct from Burgess Hill.
Tough: steep ascents. 17km. 5h–8h30.
Quaint village, woods, and hilly. Can be muddy.
Highlights: Ditchling.
Lunch stops in Ditchling (1h–1h30 in): the White Horse, the Nutmeg Tree, or Ditchling Village. Other lunch stop: the Jack & Jill (3h–5h in).
End-of-walk reward: the Hassocks.
Fishersgate Station to Hassocks Station (Sussex)
4m direct from Burgess Hill.
Tough: steep ascents. 19km. 5h30.
Hill and moorland paths and with substantial climbs. Can be very muddy or boggy; Sections can be overgrown.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Hassocks Station to Lewes Station (Sussex)
4m direct from Burgess Hill.
17km. 5h30.
South Downs chalk grassland ridge, panoramic views to sea and inland, dew ponds, Iron Age fort, wooded climbs, riverside embankment, and historic town. Can be slippery.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Hassocks Station to Brighton Station (Sussex)
4m direct from Burgess Hill.
22km. 6h.
South Downs valleys, open chalk downland, ancient woods, parkland, university campus, suburban streets, and seafront. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Hassocks Station to Plumpton Station (Sussex)
4m direct from Burgess Hill.
13km.
South Downs chalk grassland ridge, dew ponds, wooded descent, farmland paths, and racecourse. Can be muddy.
A shorter variant of Hassocks to Lewes – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Hassocks Station to Falmer Station (Sussex)
4m direct from Burgess Hill.
12km. 3h30.
South Downs valleys, open chalk downland, ancient woods, parkland, and university campus. Can be muddy.
A shorter variant of Hassocks to Brighton – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Hassocks Station to Shoreham-by-Sea Station (Sussex)
4m direct from Burgess Hill.
20km.
Chalk downland hills, escarpment ridge, quiet road with valley views, farm tracks, nature reserve, and Adur river path.
A longer variant of Hassocks to Upper Beeding – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Haywards Heath Station Circular (Sussex)
5m direct from Burgess Hill.
18km. 4h30.
Low hills, Ouse Valley, woodland, nature reserves, fields, hedgerows, historic villages, and canal-era river crossings. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Haywards Heath Station to Balcombe Station (Sussex)
5m direct from Burgess Hill.
16km. 4h.
Undulating High Weald farmland, woodland, golf course, reservoir dam wall, fields, and a private school grounds. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Newhaven Town Station to Brighton Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Burgess Hill.
18km.
Harbourside path, white chalk cliffs, clifftop and undercliff concrete paths, shingle beach, and busy seaside promenade and boardwalk. Exposed in high wind.