Sussex Diamond Way
A long distance path of 60 miles in the counties of West Sussex and East Sussex. Beginning in Midhurst the route crosses beautiful Low Weald countryside to finish in Heathfield. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Midhurst
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
Grid Ref: SU885213
Climbing: 1,840 metres
Walk time: 24-30 hours
Days: 4-6
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
OL8 Chichester, South Harting and Selsey
OL25 Eastbourne, Beachy Head, Newhaven, Seaford, Hailsham and Heathfield
OL33 Haslemere and Petersfield
OL34 Crawley and Horsham
135 Ashdown Forest, Royal Tunbridge Wells, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Crowborough
136 High Weald, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Cranbrook, Hawkhurst and Bewl Water
OL25 Eastbourne, Beachy Head, Newhaven, Seaford, Hailsham and Heathfield
OL33 Haslemere and Petersfield
OL34 Crawley and Horsham
135 Ashdown Forest, Royal Tunbridge Wells, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Crowborough
136 High Weald, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Cranbrook, Hawkhurst and Bewl Water
Summary:
The Sussex Diamond Way is a long distance footpath in south-east England. It was devised by the Sussex Ramblers in 1995 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Ramblers’ Association. The route follows a gently undulating terrain in the Low Weald passing through farmland, heath and woodland and passes through or by a number of towns and villages. From the beginning at Midhurst these include Lodsworth, Tillington, Petworth, Billingsworth, Southwater, Bolney, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, Nutley, Skippers Hill and Five Ashes before finishing in Heathfield.
Useful Links:
Walking South
Annierak's Sussex Diamond Way walk
Long Distance Walkers Association
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