Book : South Downs
Way - Steyning to Newhaven (Explorer Maps).
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Glynde Place, Glynde, East Sussex BN8 6SX. Tel: 01273 858 224.
A magnificent Elizabethan manor house looking out from its position
high on the rolling Sussex Downs over the weald. It was built
in 1569 from flint and Normandy stone which was brought across
the English Channel in barges. Includes a collection of Old Masters
such as Canaletto, Guardi, Zuccarelli and Batoni. www.glyndeplace.com.
About 5 miles north of Newhaven.
Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield
Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9XZ. Tel. 01273 603 580. Brighton
Racecourse is a versatile leisure venue offering horse racing,
a variety of public events and a wide range of venue hire opportunities.
Located on the outskirts of Brighton's vibrant city. A free shuttle
bus runs between the station and the racecourse for two hours
before the first race. Alternatively we offer free parking at
the course. www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk. Location: About 6
miles west of Newhaven.
Newhaven Fort, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9DS, Tel: 01273 517622.
An exciting and varied day out at this award winning attraction.
The massive walls, ramparts, tunnels and gun emplacements all
fire the imagination and help visitors experience what life was
like living in a Victorian Fortress. www.newhavenfort.org.uk.
Location: In the centre of Newhaven.
The South Downs Way, over
100 miles long, passes through the beautiful countryside between
Winchester and Eastbourne. The trail is very popular with walkers,
cyclists, and horse riders. Passes through Eastbourne & Winchester.
It passes close to (miles) Steyning (1/2 ), Midhurst (2), Newhaven
(3), Lewes (4), Portsmouth (12), Alton (15), Brighton (7), Worthing
(4).
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