Distance: 7.4 miles (11.9 km)
Ascent: 289 metres
Grade: 38 (
Moderate)
Allow: 3h 30m to 6h 45m
Start: Pooh Bridge Car Park
Region: South East of England
![Pooh Bridge, Newbridge, Gils Lap and Five Hundred Acre Wood 1 Ashdown Forest view from Gils Lap](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ashdown-Forest-view-from-Gils-Lap-768x576.jpg)
Set in the High Weald AONB this walk begins by heading to Pooh Bridge, made famous by A.A. Milne.
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![Swanborough Hill and Lewes 2 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A varied route with stunning views from the South Downs Way before passing through historic Lewes and then back alongside the peaceful Ouse.
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Distance: 3.9 miles (6.3 km)
Ascent: 57 metres
Grade: 18 (
Easy)
Allow: 1h 30m to 2h 30m
Start: YHA South Downs
Region: South East of England
![Rodmell 3 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A gentle walk along the Ouse and through Sussex villages.
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![Rottingdean 4 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A varied route along Brighton seafront to the pretty village of Rottingdean and onto the South Downs for stunning views.
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Distance: 5.6 miles (9 km)
Ascent: 40 metres
Grade: 18 (
Easy)
Allow: 2h 15m to 3h 45m
Start: YHA Brighton
Region: South East of England
![Brighton and Hove 5 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A whistle-stop walk through some of the sights, attractions and shopping areas of Brighton and Hove.
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Distance: 2.6 miles (4.2 km)
Ascent: 17 metres
Grade: 10 (
Easy)
Allow: 1h to 1h 30m
Start: YHA Brighton
Region: South East of England
![Brighton Madeira Drive 6 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A gentle walk along the vibrant Brighton seafront.
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