Walks you can reach from Glynde by train
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Lewes Station to Southease Station (Sussex)
5m direct from Glynde.
Tough: steep ascents. 16km. 4h30–8h.
An essential walk! Escarpments, three distinct downland ridges, wide open chalk paths, panoramic views, historic town streets, and gentle valleys.
Highlights: Lewes.
Lunch stops: the Trevor Arms (1h30–3h in), or the Ram Inn, Firle (2h30–4h in).
End-of-walk reward: Courtyard Café at YHA Southease Hostel.
Lewes Station Circular via Glynde and Southease (Sussex)
5m direct from Glynde.
23km.
A rambler favourite! Three distinct downland ridges, wide open chalk paths, panoramic views, historic town streets, and gentle valleys. Three steep climbs.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Lewes Station to Seaford Station (Sussex)
5m direct from Glynde.
22km. 6h.
South Downs ridges, open downland, sweeping valley, remote hidden valley, coastal shingle beach, and recreation ground. Steep climbs.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Hassocks Station to Lewes Station (Sussex)
5m direct from Glynde.
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.
Uckfield Station to Lewes Station (Sussex)
5m direct from Glynde.
20km.
River valleys, fields, woods, golf course, open chalk downland, South Downs escarpment, and historic town. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Lewes Station to Plumpton Station (Sussex)
5m direct from Glynde.
17km.
Open chalk downland, South Downs ridgeline, woods, wetland, and farmland paths. Can be muddy.
A variant of Lewes Circular via Swanborough and Black Cap – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Lewes Station to Brighton Station (Sussex)
5m direct from Glynde.
19km.
Chalk downs, open escarpment, quaint village, seafront promenade, and urban Brighton.
A variant of Southease to Rottingdean or Brighton – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Lewes Station to Cooksbridge Station (Sussex)
5m direct from Glynde.
24km.
Open chalk downland, South Downs ridgeline, River Ouse bank, farmland, and country lanes. Track slippery when wet.
A variant of Lewes Circular via Swanborough and Black Cap – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Berwick Station to Polegate Station (Sussex)
6m direct from Glynde.
Tough: steep ascents. 16km. 4h30.
Good views. Hill and moorland paths and with substantial climbs. Short stretch on a fast-traffic road with limited verge.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Berwick Station to Eastbourne Station (Sussex)
6m direct from Glynde.
20km. 6h30.
A rambler favourite! Farmland, reservoir, chalk downland, ridge grassland, chalk figure, smugglers villages, and seaside resort.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Berwick Station Circular via Upper Dicker Circular (Sussex)
6m direct from Glynde.
17km. 5h30.
Gently undulating farmland, open fields, bluebell woods, reservoir shorepath, and quiet country lanes with fine downs and weald views. Can be slippery.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Berwick Station to Seaford Station (Sussex)
6m direct from Glynde.
20km.
South Downs chalk hills, open downland, river valley, coastal cliffs, shingle beach, and picturesque village. Can be muddy.