Whether you fancy a long ramble or just get out for an hour or so to enjoy a short stroll in beautiful surroundings, our suggestions here have you covered.
Hastings, St Leonards and Bexhill have several miles of seafront to enjoy. There are also coastal paths east of Hastings and Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. If you want to get out into the woods and hills there are plenty of choices, including St Helens Woods, Bexhill High Woods, Battle Great Woods and Fore Wood at Crowhurst.
Alexandra park, in Hastings has lots of interesting areas to explore, including wooded Old Roar Ghyll, with its waterfall.
Summerfields Woods can be easily accessed from Hastings town centre for a shorter walk, while Marline Woods can be accessed from the Hollington area. Combe Valley Country Park remains an undiscovered treasure for many and the Brede Valley is a great place to enjoy a peaceful walk away from the noise of traffic.
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Combe Valley Country Park which links Hastings and Bexhill
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File: Alexandra Park in Hastings. SUS-211014-115009001
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A bird hide at Rye Harbour Reserve .
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Hastings Country Park starts near the Old Town and stretches to Fairlight
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The Royal Military Canal starts at Pett Level and runs along the beautiful Pannel Valley before following a course by the Miltary Road, from Rye toward Romney Marsh Photo: atex.scriptmanager
. Bodiam Castle National Trust photo by John Millar
Bodiam Castle has beautiful grounds and is set beside the banks of the Rover Rother. Picture by John Millar
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Egerton Park at Bexhill is ideal for a gentle stroll
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File: Alexandra Park in Hastings. SUS-211014-115009001
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A bird hide at Rye Harbour Reserve .
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Hastings Country Park starts near the Old Town and stretches to Fairlight
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The Royal Military Canal starts at Pett Level and runs along the beautiful Pannel Valley before following a course by the Miltary Road, from Rye toward Romney Marsh Photo: atex.scriptmanager