Walks
Birling Gap’s rejuvenated tea room
Visiting Birling Gap is now sweeter than ever, thanks to the rejuvenated and renovated Birling Gap Hotel, which is now lovingly maintained by the good people at the National Trust. The National Trust have invested heavily in the café, turning it into an inviting spot to stop for tea and cake. Pop in to the…
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…
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…
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…