Guidebook for Wilmington
Sightseeing
Historic and ancient chalk figure carved into a hill which can be seen from our land! In fact the largest representation of man in Europe and set on the South Downs surrounded by other ancient neolithic and roman sites. A free car park is close by, or a 30 minutes walk (partially on the road).
7 locals recommend
Long Man
Historic and ancient chalk figure carved into a hill which can be seen from our land! In fact the largest representation of man in Europe and set on the South Downs surrounded by other ancient neolithic and roman sites. A free car park is close by, or a 30 minutes walk (partially on the road).
Lovely historic priory with moat, house, working mill and large gardens. Has a cafe/tea room too. About an hours walk away through Abbots wood or along the river Cuckmere via Arlington church. Can be made into an excellent circular walk with a stop at the wonderful Upper Dicker store and cafe.
41 locals recommend
Michelham Priory
Lovely historic priory with moat, house, working mill and large gardens. Has a cafe/tea room too. About an hours walk away through Abbots wood or along the river Cuckmere via Arlington church. Can be made into an excellent circular walk with a stop at the wonderful Upper Dicker store and cafe.
Parks & Nature
Large mixed woods with nice mostly very quiet walks to a Lake and beyond. Picnic area near car park. About a 15 minute walk from Hayreed Barn. Can walk through here to get to Upper Dicker or Hailsham.
10 locals recommend
Abbot's Wood
Large mixed woods with nice mostly very quiet walks to a Lake and beyond. Picnic area near car park. About a 15 minute walk from Hayreed Barn. Can walk through here to get to Upper Dicker or Hailsham.
45 to 60 min circular walk around a large reservoir and farm. The area incorporates a bird reserve. Fishing can be done too. The trail starts 20 mins walk or 5 mins drive from Hayreed Barn. Recommend stopping at either the reservoir Kiosk (at the main car park) or the Yew Tree pub Arlington as part of the walk.
17 locals recommend
Arlington Reservoir
45 to 60 min circular walk around a large reservoir and farm. The area incorporates a bird reserve. Fishing can be done too. The trail starts 20 mins walk or 5 mins drive from Hayreed Barn. Recommend stopping at either the reservoir Kiosk (at the main car park) or the Yew Tree pub Arlington as part of the walk.
This is the stunning white cliffs at the end of the South Downs National Park, between Beachy Head and Seaford Head. A gentle walk from Exceat car park near the river allows a view without the strenuous walk as an alternative. This walk takes over 2 hours to reach from Hayreed Barn, but is a short drive.
134 locals recommend
Seven Sisters Country Park
East Dean RoadThis is the stunning white cliffs at the end of the South Downs National Park, between Beachy Head and Seaford Head. A gentle walk from Exceat car park near the river allows a view without the strenuous walk as an alternative. This walk takes over 2 hours to reach from Hayreed Barn, but is a short drive.