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East Dean · Marathon · Walks

South Downs walking marathon

On 1 April, The Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA) is organising a 28 mile walking event in Sussex. Starting in East Dean village, walkers have 10 hours to cover the epic course, which matches challenging terrain with spectacular views. The walking marathon costs £8 to enter (£7 for members) and promises to be a day…

East Dean · Walks

Did Sherlock Holmes retire near Beachy Head?

What connects Sherlock Holmes, fictional star of countless adventures and adaptations, to East Dean, the sleepy village that lies a mile from Beachy Head? Well, amateur sleuths have deduced that the famous detective may have retired there. It’s true that the connections are, well, tenuous. But there are connections, and there is a reasonable case…

East Dean · Walks

Nordic walking at Beachy Head

Eager to burn off a few Christmas calories? If you enjoy bracing walks and the great outdoors you might find Nordic walking is the perfect exercise. Nordic walking incorporates the use of ski poles – and it’s the use of the poles and the movement of your arms that make Nordic walking an effective workout…