Four Walks, Three Bike Rides - This leaflet includes four walks of varying length, and offers ways of exploring away from the Cuckmere estuary and beach which can get busy on sunny summer weekends. All are great walks in their own right. Three of them can also be enjoyed as bike rides.

County: East Sussex
Distance: 10 miles
Difficulty of walk: Leisurely, Moderate, Strenuous
Estimated time to complete walk: 7
Terrain details: After rain or in winter parts of all the walks can be muddy, so wear appropriate footwear. The tops of the Downs can be surprisingly exposed in cold windy weather, especially in rain or low cloud, so come prepared! Note that the Cuckmere Valley and riverside footpath can flood in wet winters; if in doubt phone Seven Sisters Country Park on 01323 870280 to check.
Type of route: Circular
Starts: Visitor Centre Car Park, (Grid reference: TV 518 995)
Ends: as above(Grid reference: TV 518 995)
Amenities available on route: You can get lunch in Alfriston (Pubs, cafés, shops) or at Exceat (café – closed in mid winter). We suggest you take something to drink if the weather is hot, especially if you are doing the longest walk.
How to get there: Buses 12, 13 and 712 run between Brighton and Eastbourne via Newhaven, Seaford and Exceat. There are at least 4 buses an hour (less frequent early in the morning and in the evening, 3 per hour on Sundays and Public Holidays). – Contact Traveline 0870 6082608 for details. Cuckmere Valley Community Bus runs hourly between Berwick Station, Alfriston, Seaford, Exceat, and Wilmington on weekends and Public Holidays – particularly useful for making up your own routes or if you need a short cut home! Contact 01323 870032 for details. Best to come by bus if possible. If you must drive, please park considerately. Car parks at Exceat (Seven Sisters Country Park), Friston, and Alfriston are pay and display, and parking elsewhere is very limited indeed.
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