Best walks to or from Lewes
Sussex · South East England | Walks by train
MapBeautiful walks starting or ending at Lewes Station.
Lewes Station to Southease Station
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 to Southease Station
11km. Moderate ascents. 3h–5h30.
Mostly secluded.
Highlights: Monk's House – Virginia Woolf's Home.
Lunch stop: the Abergavenny Arms Pub (2h–3h30 in).
End-of-walk reward: Courtyard Café at YHA Southease Hostel.
Lewes Station Circular via Glynde and Southease
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
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
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
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.
Glynde Station to Lewes Station
6km.
A rambler favourite! Downland ridge via Mount Caburn, steep descent into Lewes, and chalk paths. Steep descent.
A shorter variant of Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Lewes Station to Plumpton Station
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
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
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.