The Cuckoo Trail (suitable for wheelchairs); This picturesque route follows the former 'Cuckoo Line' railway track and stretches from Eridge to Polegate. It passes through Heathfield, Horam, Hellingly and Hailsham. The 11mile (16km) surfaced track through the Sussex countryside is a safe route for walkers, cyclists and horse-riders of all ages. An extention runs south from Polegate to Hampden Park in Eastbourne forming part of a National Cycle Network route. For more information visit the Cuckoo Trail Website or Tel: 01273 481000

Trails by Rail; off road cycle routes starting from stations.  Routes from Southease station and Glynde are close to Alfriston. For information please visit http://www.vic.org.uk/vis/welcome.htm

Seven Sisters Off Road Circular; Start at Newhaven Town train station. Distance 33 miles/53 kms. This is a strenuous route with over 800m of climbing.  Refreshments stops at Seaford, South Heighton, Alfriston, Jevington, Birling Gap, East Dean and Friston. For more information visit ESCC Routes or Tel: 01273 481000

Brighton to Camber; Running along the East Sussex coast, National Cycle Route 2 includes many delights such as dramatic chalk and sandstone cliffs.  A good rail service runs along the East Sussex coast making it possible to complete this route in smaller chunks or in full.  For more informationESC Routes or Tel: 01273 481000

For train information;  National Rail or Tel:08457 484950 

Other useful information;

Additional cycling information can be found on the Summer Sussex Heritage Coast Travel and Leisure Guide 2005 http://www.vic.org.uk/pro/auframe.htm and click on the link for the leaflet in PDF format or call 01323 874302 for a hard copy.

Exploring East Sussex Guided Walks & Environmental Events for Winter 2005-2006 available at Countryside Walks or Tel: 01273 481000

Cycling in the South Downs; For both your own, and others, safety and enjoyment of the routes we would suggest that you follow these guidelines at: South Downs VIC

Cycling contacts in East Sussex;

For information on safer cycling contact travelchoice@eastsussex.gov.uk or http://www.travelchoice.org 

Additional cycling contacts can be found on the Summer Sussex Heritage Coast Travel and Leisure Guide 2005

http://www.vic.org.uk/pro/auframe.htm and click on the link for the leaflet in PDF format or call 01323 874302 for a hard copy.

East Sussex County Councils suggested contacts: Tel: 01273 481000

Access to the countryside for people with disabilities or Tel: 01273 481000

Cycle Hire shops:

Cuckmere Cycle Company Ltd
Ex-hire bike sales and servicing. Special-needs bicycles
The Barn
Seven Sisters Country Park
Exceat
Seaford
East Sussex
BN25 4AD
Tel: 01323 870310
Fax: 01323 871376
E-mail: info@cuckmere-cycle.co.uk
www.cuckmere-cycle.co.uk