Walks you can reach from Seaford by train
Sussex · South East England | Walks by foot
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Bishopstone Station to Glynde Station (Sussex)
3m direct from Seaford.
Tough: 101km. Flat terrain. 2h30.
Coastal path with fields and with gentle gradients. Short stretch on a fast-traffic road with limited verge.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Bishopstone Station Circular via Saxon Church of St Andrew (Sussex)
3m direct from Seaford.
21km.
Steep repeated climbs and descents, chalk downland, grassy ridges, vineyard tracks, valley paths, quiet village lanes, and open hilltop views to sea and Downs. Can be overgrown.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Bishopstone Station to Berwick Station (Sussex)
3m direct from Seaford.
13km.
Downland climbs, South Downs Way, and descent to Berwick via Vanguard Way. Can be overgrown.
A shorter variant of Bishopstone Circular – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Southease Station to Bishopstone Station (Sussex)
3m direct from Seaford.
16km.
River valley, ridge-top South Downs, open downland, and pretty village.
A shorter variant of Southease to Seaford – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Newhaven Town Station to Newhaven Harbour Station (Sussex)
6m direct from Seaford.
24km.
Clifftop coast path, woods and fields, river bank, South Downs foothills, hills, shingle beach, and deserted village ruins. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Newhaven Town Station to Brighton Station (Sussex)
7m direct from Seaford.
18km.
Harbourside path, white chalk cliffs, clifftop and undercliff concrete paths, shingle beach, and busy seaside promenade and boardwalk. Exposed in high wind.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Newhaven Town Station to Portslade Station (Sussex)
7m direct from Seaford.
23km.
Harbourside path, white chalk cliffs, clifftop and undercliff concrete paths, shingle beach, busy promenade, beach huts, and wide seafront promenade. Exposed in high wind.
A longer variant of Newhaven to Brighton and Portslade – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Lewes Station to Southease Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Seaford.
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.
Southease Station Circular (Sussex)
15m direct from Seaford.
15km.
Flat Ouse valley, riverbank, chalk downs, South Downs Way, and circular route back to station. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Southease Station to Eastbourne Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Seaford.
27km.
Open treeless downland ridges, steep ascents, scenic Cuckmere Valley, coastal promenade, beach, and pier. Steep ascents.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Glynde Station to Southease Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Seaford.
6km.
A rambler favourite! Downland ridge, South Downs Way, open chalk paths, and panoramic views.
A shorter variant of Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Southease Station to Brighton Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Seaford.
23km.
Flat Ouse valley, riverbank, chalk downs, open escarpment, quaint village, seafront promenade, and urban Brighton. Can be muddy.
A longer variant of Southease to Rottingdean or Brighton – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.