When you think of
Sussex, you immediately cast your thoughts to the boundless blue skies, the
chalky cliffs overlooking the shore and the everlasting countryside. Wherever
you are in Sussex, you can guarantee that with every twist and turn there will
be something that makes you want to stop, breathe in the fresh air and cherish
your surroundings. Forget the road trip, there's no better way to explore than
by foot!
For the last three
years, Eastbourne and Wealden's Coast and Country Walking Festival has been an
opportunity for everybody to step outdoors and discover the South Downs, Sussex
Weald and exquisite Eastbourne Coastline, whatever your ability. The walks
cater for all audiences so whether you’re after a strenuous trek or a light
jaunt, you can choose from a variety of walks from 24th September to 2nd
October. The nine day event covers historical, literary, healthy and
Nordic walks.
Little feet won't
be left out because 1st October marks the 90th anniversary for one special
little bear, Winnie the Pooh, in their home in Ashdown Forest. The free event
includes a mile long guided walk along Broadstone Amble, filled with Winnie
related activities, followed by a talk by Kathryn Aalto and readings from her
book 'The Natural World of Winnie the Pooh'.
If your New Year’s
resolution was to get fit, then get stuck in with the festival’s daily health
walks. Or if you fancy yourself as a historian, you may be interested by the
Historic Old Town walk or the Kipling Country walk, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Rudyard Kipling's passing.
Fall in love with
Sussex all over again by booking onto one of these wonderful walks! For more
information visit http://sussexwalkingfestival.org.uk/.
