Welcome to South Downs

South Downs is a beautiful place located in East Sussex, England. It is a range of chalk hills that stretches from Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in East Sussex. The place is known for its stunning landscapes, rolling hills, and breathtaking views. It is a popular destination for hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers who come to explore the area's natural beauty. The South Downs is also home to a variety of wildlife, including rare species of birds, butterflies, and plants.

The South Downs is a place of historical significance, with many ancient sites and landmarks. The area is home to several prehistoric burial mounds, hill forts, and ancient trackways. The most famous of these is the Iron Age hill fort at Chanctonbury Ring, which dates back to 500 BC. The area also has a rich cultural heritage, with many historic towns and villages, such as Lewes, Arundel, and Chichester. These towns are home to many historic buildings, museums, and galleries, which offer visitors a glimpse into the area's past.

South Downs is also a place of great natural beauty, with many areas of outstanding natural beauty. The area is home to several nature reserves, including the Seven Sisters Country Park, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including rare birds, butterflies, and plants. The area is also home to several vineyards, which produce some of the finest wines in the country. The South Downs is a place of great diversity, with something for everyone, whether you are looking for a peaceful walk in the countryside or an action-packed adventure.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 6°C

Feels Like: 1.7°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Northease Manor School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Stamos	Rodmell Lewes East Sussex BN7 3EY 1273472915 School Website
Denton Community Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Guy Walsh	Acacia Road Denton Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0QJ 01273513377 School Website
Meridian Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Claire Westcott	Roderick Avenue North Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8BZ 01273584212 School Website
Firle Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Rachel West	The Street Firle Lewes East Sussex BN8 6LF 01273858260 School Website
Owlswick School Other Independent Special School Ages:10-19 Head Teacher Mrs Shiraz Elshowk	Newhaven Road Lewes Lewes BN7 3NF 1273473078
Compass Community School South Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mrs Shiraz Elshowk	Hilltop House Palmerston Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0NS 7754554053 School Website
Breakwater Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sally Franceschi	Valley Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9UT 1273514300 School Website
Priory School Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jon Curtis-Brignell	Mountfield Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 2XN 01273476231 School Website
Harbour Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lyn White	Church Hill Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9LX 01273514532 School Website
Peacehaven Community School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Rachel Henocq	Greenwich Way Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8RB 1273581100 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Southease South Downs Way, Off A26, Southease, East Sussex, BN8 6JS 0.07 Miles

Glynde Lacys Hill, Glynde, East Sussex, BN8 6RU 2.39 Miles

Newhaven Town Railway Approach, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0DF 2.70 Miles

Lewes Station Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2UP 2.87 Miles

Newhaven Harbour East Quay, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0BH 3.03 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Lewes Taxis 01273 483232 Upper Stalls, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3EJ 2.02 Miles
Phils Taxis 01273 514141 49 Denton Rd, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0PY 2.27 Miles
Jade Travel 01273 583971 3 Glynn Rise, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 7SG 2.47 Miles
Newhaven Cabs 01273 510051 33 High Street, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9PA 2.72 Miles
Coastline Cabs 01273 512222 22 High Street, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9PD 2.72 Miles
Seaford Taxis 01323 896666 1A Meaching Rd, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9QX 2.72 Miles
A 2 B Cars 01273 512151 6 Hazel Clo, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9XU 2.77 Miles
Lewes Station Taxis 01273 569219 Station Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2YY 2.88 Miles
County Cars Lewes 01273 474444 5 Station Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2YY 2.88 Miles
Peacehaven Coastal Cabs 01273 585858 1E Meridian Centre, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8BB 2.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Southease Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rodmell Rectory Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rodmell Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tarring Neville Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Northease Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Piddinghoe Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Beddingham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Lookout Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Iford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Hollow Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Preston Cross Roads Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heighton Road / South Heighton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cripps Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Iveagh Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Telscombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Quayside Medical Practice 01273 615000	Quayside Medical Practice Chapel Street Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9PW
Chapel Street Surgery 01273 517000	Chapel Street Surgery Chapel Street Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9PW
Havenshealth 01273 588200	Anchor Healthcare Centre Meridian Way Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8NF
St. Andrews Surgery	Southover Road Lewes BN7 1US
Foundry Healthcare Lewes 01273 480888	School Hill Practice 33 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2LU

Local Stores

Peacehaven
Meridian Way
Peacehaven
East Sussex
BN10 8BB
01273 585878
Store Website
2.84 miles

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SPAR - Newhaven
Portslade Garages Ltd
Avis Way
Newhaven
BN9 0DD
01273 516825
Store Website
2.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

New Priory Vets Peacehaven
116 Heathy Brow Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7SA 01273 583252 peacehaven@newprioryvets.com Website 2.54 miles

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Pet Doctors Lewes
Pet Doctors Unit 10, Cliffe Industrial Estate South Street Lewes East Sussex BN8 6JL 01273 474857 lewes@petdoctors.co.uk Website 2.57 miles
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Portside Vets
Unit 11 Newhaven Square Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9QS 2.67 miles


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Cliffe Veterinary Group Ltd
21 Cliffe High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AH 01273 473232 enquiries@cliffevets.co.uk Website 3.04 miles
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Meridian Veterinary Practice Ltd
11 Edith Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8JB 01273 585386 vets@meridianvets.co.uk Website 3.08 miles
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Vets2home - Peaceful Pet Goodbyes
190 South Coast Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8JJ 07962 423 567 contact@vets2home.co.uk Website 3.13 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Firle Beacon Circuit South Downs
This 5.5 Mile Circular Walk, Takes You Down A Quiet Chalk Dry Valley South With Extensive Downland Views. It Returns Along The Ridge, Following A Stretch Of The South Downs Way. Start And Finish At The Firle Beacon Car Park Grid Reference Tq 467058. Do Not Put "Firle Beacon" Into The Satnav As It Is Likely To Try And Take You Along Farm Tracks Up To The Beacon Itself. Take The Firle Village Turning South From The A27 And Continue Along The Road, Past The Village And Up The Hill To The Car Park. S Downs Way Lewes Lancashire BN8 6LR 2.16 miles Start And Finish At The Firle Beacon Car Park Grid Reference Tq 467058. Do Not Put &Quot;Firle Beacon&Quot; Into The Satnav As It Is Likely To Try And Take You Along Farm Tracks Up To The Beacon Itself. Take The Firle Village Turning South From The A27 And Continue Along The Road, Past The Village And Up The Hill To The Car Park.

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Sheepcote Valley
Nestled Inside The Horseshoe Shape Of Brighton Racecourse, Sheepcote Valley Is A Sudden Area Of Green Marking The Edge Of Brighton. Walk Immediately South Toward The Sea Parallel To The Race Track For Good Views Of The Coastal Brighton. You Could Continue Past The Golf Course To Kemp Town And Brighton Marina. However, I Wouldn't Be Tempted Into The Centre Section Of The Area. It's Quite Scrubby And Best Appreciated From A Distance. The Area Is Fenced Off, And Is Popular For Off-Lead Walking. Don't Let Your Dog Onto The Racecourse Itself Though. There Could Be Horses. 206 Warren Rd Brighton Lancashire BN2 6DD 5.47 miles A Small, Free Parking Area Off Warren Road Just As You Enter Woodingdean.

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Stanmer Park Brighton
This 5.4 Mile Walk Starts And Finishes At The Stanmer Park Car Park, Brighton. It Takes You Through Woodland Up On To The Downs With Glimpsed Views Out Across The Hills And Down To Brighton. There Are Plenty Of Opportunities To Shorten Or Lengthen The Loop To Suit Your Walking Needs. Stanmer Park Lancashire 5.92 miles Park In The Main Car Park At Stanmer Park, Brighton

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Stanmer Park
Many Routes Available In The Woods, Over The Wide Park Area Or Through The Village And Up The Path 38 Stony Mere Way Lancashire 5.97 miles

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Cuckmere
A Number Of Paths Follow The River Down To The Beach. The River Is Fast Flowing And So Not Suitable For Dogs To Swim In. Sometimes, Sheep Are Grazing So Dogs Need To Be Under Control But Well Behaved Dogs Can Be Off The Lead. A259 Seaford Lancashire BN25 4AD 6.52 miles

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Hollingbury Woods To The Castle
Hollingbury Woods Is A Little Gem In The Fiveways Area Of Brighton. Enter Via A Footpath On Ditchling Road Just Before A Bowls Club And Suddenly Everything Is 100 Times More Peaceful. Stay To The Left Of The Allotments And The Woods Will Take You Up To Hollingbury Golf Course Which Includes An Iron Age Fort 'Hollingbury Castle'. Be Considerate To The Golfers And Don't Amble On The Fairways. On The Way Back You Can Take The Higher Path Nearer The Road, Or The Open Playing Fields. You Might Be Able To Park At The Allotments Side Road, But Don't Bank On It. Hollingbury Park And Woods Ditchling Road Lancashire 7.50 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.1°C	-14.4°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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