Up ahead numerous chaffinches and Marsh tits were feeding. I should also mention my taxi from Heathfield to Etchingham Station cost £22 - pity there are no weekend buses. It was dry & sunny most of the way, and the views were even more spectacular than normal - with pools of light dancing of the sea near Newhaven. I walked the whole trail in July and I am delighted how it’s being used to enjoy our beautiful countryside and to raise funds – the trail has raised over £65,000 since it was created. Hospices provide our communities with: Then leave it all behind you as the path winds back towards (and across) the A265 on a blind bend. Hospice care puts patients, their families and loved ones at the centre of everything they do, and this medical, practical and pastoral support is offered to people of all faiths and of none. It was fun looking at 3 Martello Towers, and Sovereign Harbour was impressive. Walked 10/10/20 on a dry blustery afternoon. It’s a slight difference to the actual route this covers but there wasn’t one that matched it exactly lol, Delightful start to the walk on stretches north of Hayward’s Heath I’ve not seen previously. Trustees and fundraisers for St Wilfrid’s Hospice took part in a walk along the Chichester Canal stretch of the Sussex Hospices Trail on Saturday (October 3). Really like the gentle stroll into Uckfield at the end (which thoughtfully uses an old lane rather than staying on the housing estate). Explora Sussex Hospices Trail - ve mapas de rutas seleccionadas, instrucciones para llegar así como reseñas detalladas y fotos de excursionistas, campistas y amantes de la naturaleza como tú. The sea was pounding in with huge waves - and I was delighted to see that even out of season abd during lockdown the public conveniences remain open. Friends of Sussex Hospices has worked with partners and supporters to create the Sussex Hospices Trail, a 200 mile long-distance path to support and raise awareness of the thirteen hospice care providers that serve the adults and children of Sussex. That’s all the stages of Hospices Trail done now. The Sussex Hospices Trail is unique to Sussex and was devised to raise awareness and funds for the 12 hospice care providers in the county. Nice to explore a town with so many tastefully built homes. It was fun looking at 3 Martello Towers, and Sovereign Harbour was impressive. The hospices of Sussex are dedicated to providing specialist end-of-life care. An easy stage if you can ignore the curiously placed signs trying to direct walkers away from the right route! We liked the end section & watched a toddler jumping in puddles. Last Saturday this took me 61 minutes as opposed to the 2 hours suggested elsewhere. Discovered a new path on this route before Shoreham footbridge & was at Shoreham station after 2 hours 30 minutes walking. Scenic route running adjacent to the South Downs Way on the way out & returning on the South Downs Way route. I loved the war memorial, and the fact that even during lockdown it was still possible to have a proper take-away coffee in a Tudor setting. If you are a National Trust member you might already know the property - with lovely ponds and gardens. Noisy, but quite a spectacle. Sussex Hospices Trail Part 23: Billingshurst to Pulborough is a 9.2 mile point-to-point trail located near Billingshurst, West Sussex, England that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. Muggins had to head back the way he’d come after completing this stage of the trail. Friends of Sussex Hospices is a registered charity run entirely by volunteers. I have to admit we lost our way once we reached the Golf Course, which was ironic as the path was rather interesting with several other walkers. The first stage to Rottingdean was done at night in pouring rain, the latter part to Southease was earlier today with some sunshine. It wasn't anything special, Amazing scenery hitting the seven sisters and there were enough toilet stops. Muggins had to head back the way he’d come after completing this stage of the trail. Excellent combination of countryside and coastal terrain. The trail runs from Chichester in the west to St Leonards in the east, and reaches as far north as Horsham with coastal stages that include Worthing, Brighton and Hove and Eastbourne. Each year the Sussex Hospice Trail has its day in the sun and all hospices encourage supporters to go and walk a section. Nice to see a windmill with sails at the beginning & finish with a coffee at the end. Buses are not very frequent- our taxi back to Alfriston was a very reasonable £20. Alfriston all makes me feel good - and today it was mild enough to have a snack on the bench near the deli. The Sussex Hospices Trail is a long-distance circular trail divided into 26 linear parts that connect the areas served by the thirteen hospice care providers in East Sussex and West Sussex in south east England. Completed walk 16/08/20. Buses are not very frequent- our taxi back to Alfriston was a very reasonable £20. The trail was devised and developed by Sue Korman in partnership with digital walk creation business iFootpath. Photographs, points of interest and background details of sites along the way are also given. Walk would score higher on a sunny day with better views. I walked the whole trail in July and I am delighted how it’s being used to enjoy our beautiful countryside and to raise funds – the trail has raised over £65,000 since it was created. Worth taking binoculars- mainly to examine the views - although there are Red Leg Partridge, Goldfinch, Herring Gull, Kestrel, Buzzard, sizeable Starling flocks, Pheasant, Meadow Pipit & Skylark along the way. T: 07887 573136 SARAH DE ROUGEMONT→: Our collection includes handcrafted silver jewellery made with … I can recommend the excellent views - and always marvel at the dry V shaped valleys. Fascinating to come across a massive Moto-Cross event just short of Southease. It looked like they’d probably had a short takeaway service - walking will be better post Covid. Sussex Hospice Trail: una ruta de 200 millas que conecta 12 áreas de hospicio El Sussex Hospices Trail consta de 26 senderos mapeados que se han creado a lo largo y ancho del condado, cubriendo un total de más de 200 millas de costa y campo. Excellent combination of countryside and coastal terrain. Took me 3 hours 10 minutes. I’m sure I’d have enjoyed it more if the Bistro at the end of trail was able to open! Be part of a Sussex wide event in the lovely countryside supporting St Peter & St James. Highlights - a quiet packed lunch near Blackboys, spotting a Treecreeper near Heathfield and rummaging around in a bus shelter library. I didn’t see what they were shooting - hope they missed. Pick a dry month and this will be a reasonably strenuous but enjoyable walk. It raises funds, through a variety of activities, to support the running costs of all twelve hospice care providers that serve the adults and children of Sussex Find out more at https://www.hospicestrail.co.uk/. Ford to Arundel station. I’m sure I’d have enjoyed it more if the Bistro at the end of trail was able to open! The last house on the right before the A265 had the most wonderful sight of the entire walk. I’d say it was a moderate to hard level walk. Nice that we could get a coffee and ice cream, but I’ve been to reservoir shop previously- and the staff are not very interested in customer care. The Trail has 26 sections, ranging in distance from three to eleven miles long and I walked at least one each day, taking the odd day off to give my feet a rest! The section through the RSPB reserve was lacking in birds - although 2 Raven were well worth watching - a fancy Oast House was interesting - unfortunately Lockdown meant I didn’t get to experience any of the pubs or cafes in Battle. Such a shame the railway line is now nothing more than a cycle trail, skateboard park (closed) and industrial estate. Last mile was rather horrid with cars flying by at 50mph. I used the train for £2.90 to get to Newhaven, and the 12A for my return to the car. Toilet closed - COVID Cop Out? Worth taking binoculars- mainly to examine the views - although there are Red Leg Partridge, Goldfinch, Herring Gull, Kestrel, Buzzard, sizeable Starling flocks, Pheasant, Meadow Pipit & Skylark along the way. There are more oast houses too, and I took time to wander around Heathfield at the end. Pleased to see House Martins still present near Patching, and a lovely Green Woodpecker just west of Clapham. Really like the gentle stroll into Uckfield at the end (which thoughtfully uses an old lane rather than staying on the housing estate). I liked the little hidden ponds that appeared from time to time, but the walk really comes alive as you climb up into Burwash. Super muddy but loads of variety and just super pleasant. REMEMBER TO QUOTE THE CODE ‘FSH’ WHEN YOU CHECKOUT This event is kindly sponsored by: Event design featuring ‘Snowman’ by kind permission of the artist, Russell Dorey Alfriston all makes me feel good - and today it was mild enough to have a snack on the bench near the deli. Great to chat with a couple of cyclists taking a break there as well. I’d love to go back in the summer and explore Battle properly. That’s a first for me (near the beginning) fabulous views to the north, and some amazing properties- I think the house on Springhall Lane complete with a lake and fab views was my favourite, although many might choose the extraordinary Braylsham Castle. Friends of Sussex Hospices is a registered charity run entirely by volunteers. I particularly enjoyed the first mile beyond the industrial estate as there was a large flock of Fieldfares to entertain me. Volunteers from across Sussex helped to create the walks. We did brighton to Eastbourne so that was 37km. Walked this on 21/11/20 when the skies were grey and the fields were ankle deep in mud near most of the access points and exit stiles. Almost all my visits to Eastbourne have been work related, so it was great to use the train, see the station & go into a few local shops. We've made a permanent 200 mile footpath made up of 26 walks connecting all 13 Sussex hospice areas in Sussex. If this walk sounds too hilly or long for you there are other Sussex Hospice Trail walks that are flatter and shorter. Rather muddy north of Scaynes Hill, and I passed a load of gun dogs & high brow “shooters” too. Friends of Sussex Hospices has worked with partners and supporters to create the Sussex Hospice Trail, a 200-mile long-distance path to support and raise awareness of the thirteen hospice care providers that serve the adults and children of Sussex. Such a shame the railway line is now nothing more than a cycle trail, skateboard park (closed) and industrial estate. It looked like they’d probably had a short takeaway service - walking will be better post Covid. Highlights - a quiet packed lunch near Blackboys, spotting a Treecreeper near Heathfield and rummaging around in a bus shelter library. Explore Sussex Hospices Trail - view hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. Very good stage walked yesterday during Lockdown.couldn’t be sure if 261 bus was running so took a cab - £20 inc tip. You can read all about them here. Lovely gentle start to the walk, reasonably wet underfoot on much of the stage thereafter. Bought a coffee in Costa - then bus pulled in after we’d arrived. Friends of Sussex Hospices. The Lancing part was a bit more interesting but all the same. More fun wiggles beside the railway before walking through a modern housing estate whilst listening to Black Headed Gulls overhead and squabbling House Sparrows near the pretty little station. Pretty easy going, sunshine virtually all the way. I have to admit we lost our way once we reached the Golf Course, which was ironic as the path was rather interesting with several other walkers. It starts off at the pretty little railway station & slips off into the countryside along tarmac roads before it wiggles around a farmyard and into the fields. Scenic route running adjacent to the South Downs Way on the way out & returning on the South Downs Way route. Sussex Hospice Trail - un itinéraire de 200 miles reliant 12 zones de soins palliatifs Le sentier Sussex Hospices se compose de 26 promenades cartographiées qui ont été créées sur toute la longueur et la largeur du comté, couvrant un total de plus de 200 miles de côte et de campagne. I’d say it was a moderate to hard level walk. Lots of hills but also lots of flats as well. Walked this on Wednesday night after work, nice to watch the kite surfers and see the new Covid 19 inspired portraits near the pier. To date, it is the only permanent, waymarked hospice to hospice trail in the UK. Bought a coffee in Costa - then bus pulled in after we’d arrived. Then leave it all behind you as the path winds back towards (and across) the A265 on a blind bend. It’s a slight difference to the actual route this covers but there wasn’t one that matched it exactly lol, Delightful start to the walk on stretches north of Hayward’s Heath I’ve not seen previously. The only intriguing part was the walk into Shoreham; you walk along the river and the view of Shoreham was very pretty at night. Highlights- taking a path through a barn! Don’t miss All Saints Church which had a delightful feel & an open door even during my lockdown visit. More fun wiggles beside the railway before walking through a modern housing estate whilst listening to Black Headed Gulls overhead and squabbling House Sparrows near the pretty little station. A few other notes - if like me you’re doingWalk 16 on the same day there’s a lovely bus shelter where you can eat your packed lunch. The Sussex Hospice Trail is open for those looking for a local walking trail challenge in support of Chestnut Tree House. Love the clock on the main road, and enjoyed a Gingerbread Latte from Costa too. We ask people to register their intention to walk to let us know which hospice they would like to support and then to download the AllTrails app for turn by turn instructions of their chosen route. Worth noting the mid-way excursion to the A27 looks like it is not part of the official walk ( the signs point east). I particularly enjoyed the first mile beyond the industrial estate as there was a large flock of Fieldfares to entertain me. The Sussex Hospices Trail consists of 26 mapped walks which have been created across the length and breadth of the county, covering a total of more than 200 miles of coast and countryside. Here in Sussex this invaluable service gets only 22% of its funding from the Government. 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Plenty of muddy puddles- could just about see the coast from the National Trust fort above Goring. Almost all my visits to Eastbourne have been work related, so it was great to use the train, see the station & go into a few local shops. The chap in Blacks was very helpful - I now have new walking boots. Our time 4 hours 29 minutes (inc lunch stop). Nice to walk beside a very swollen Arun & then the trail heads off on tracks I’m familiar with on my bike. I was staggered by hundreds of Contestants in the Beachy Head Marathon - and delighted to see so many folk having a good time. Would not do again though! You will walk past some amazing houses and wonderful views. Kathy Gore, chair of Friends of Sussex Hospices, said: “The trail is a unique route which connects 13 hospice areas across Sussex. Look out for wide vistas, oast houses and St.Batholomews. 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