Pevensey and the area around it is largely flat, providing an ideal environment for easy strolls through the surrounding countryside.  Pevensey lies on both the Ordnance Survey Explorer 123 and 124 maps.  If you are heading west from Pevensey you will need map 123, or map 124 if you are heading east.

1066 Country Walk

Pevensey is situated at one end of the 1066 Country Walk (the other end being Rye), which is a 31-mile (49 km) route through the key historic sites of the Norman invasion.  For further information on the walk http://www.1066country.com/getPage.aspx?pageTopId=6&pageSubId=82.  Alternatively, The 1066 Country Walk Book (£4.95) provides a detailed route description and other relevant information, and is available from the Tourism Information Centres in Rye, Battle and Hastings, or directly from the publisher:

Challenge Publications
7, Earlsmere Drive
Ardsley
Barnsley
S71 5HH
Email: challengepublications@yahoo.co.uk
http://www.challenge-publications.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

Circular Walk – Pevensey Haven

A relatively flat and easy 5 mile (8 km) walk passing through the outer bailey of Pevensey Castle, and then following the banks of the Pevensey Haven.  Follow the 1066 Country Walk for half of the route.  See Walks Around the East Sussex Countryside (call ESCC on 01273 482354) or visit http://frs.accesseastsussex.org/pathstoprosperity/WalkDetail.aspx?walkid=57.

Circular Walk – Pevensey Bay

A gentle circular walk between Pevensey and Pevensey Bay.  Takes about one hour to complete, passing interesting sites en-route.  Pick up the walk leaflet from Pevensey Bay Information Centre (also available in local shops) – free.

For more walking ideas on coastal paths and lanes in Sussex, visit http://www.riverocean.org.uk/ocean/webwalks/walkshome.htm.

For the local Ramblers Association information and walking events please visit http://www.ramblers.org.uk or call the local Ramblers Rother Group email admin@rotherramblers.org.uk.

For access to the countryside for people with disabilities click here or Tel: 01273 481000.