Lewes to Newhaven

The stretch along the river is spectacular; the views of the South Downs are fantastic. A lovely, mostly flat route through the Ouse Valley villages, crossing several arable fields on straight and easily-followed paths before joining the river. The riverside stretch is flat and easy; ease of crossing the fields depends on which crops are growing. Joins the South Downs Way for a short stretch and passes the ruins of Lewes Priory. Passes through Southease, Rodmell and Iford; Rodmell has Monk's House, the National Trust property once home to Virginia Woolf. There is a drinking water tap by Southease church.