Chasm Explorer, Sussex East

Explore ancient chalk downland & the deepest dry valley in the country. Discover where the Devil & his wife are buried, watch kestrels in the Sussex countryside & visit an ancient farmstead with over 1,000 years of history. Some steep ascents & descents.

At 5.7 km, this is a comfortable half-day walk for most hikers. At an average walking pace, plan for roughly 1 hour and 16 minutes.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way.

As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.