3 Men on a walk 2017: A trip to the seaside

Newhaven to Brighton along the coast path

Our wonderful Autumn weather continues and with sunshine and clear blue skies Trevor wanted a day at the seaside so we indulged him with a south coast trek that we have had on the cards for several months waiting for just such a lovely day.

We parked up at Newhaven and walked along the river Ouse to its mouth below the old Victorian fort. climbing up to the fort and then on to Castle hill. Great views east along to the coast to Seaford Head, and the Seven Sisters beyond. We were walking westward towards Brighton and the first few miles followed the top of the chalk cliffs.

Once we reached Peacehaven the path drops down the cliff to the shoreline and we walked along the sea defences for another two miles before climbing the cliff again to Telscombe. After another mile or so the path again drops down to sea level and from this point we stayed on the under-cliff path right the way to Brighton.

Fortunately, at Rottingdean there was an excellent watering hole at "The White Horse" and we sat having lunch outside in the sunshine looking out at the sea.

On reaching Brighton we caught the bus back to Newhaven and walked the mile or so back to the car.