How long is the East Sussex 1066 Country Loop route?

This route takes 5 days taking in 6 stops.

Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Brighton to Brighton in East Sussex and the South Downs, England.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is April to October.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Easy-going. Easy-going and accessible for most fitness levels.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with a car.

What budget do I need for this route?

Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Balanced — a good mix of sightseeing and downtime.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Coastal, Culture, Scenic, Classic road trip.

East Sussex 1066 Country Loop

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The route · 6 stops

3 overnight bases · 1 day trip · 2 stops on the way

Brighton

2 nights

A lively seaside city strung with Victorian set-pieces. The Royal Pavilion is John Nash's Indo-Saracenic fantasy palace; the cobbled Lanes quarter holds independent shops and cafes; and the Palace Pier is the classic introduction to the city. Day two is ideal for a drive up onto the South Downs to Devil's Dyke for panoramic views over the Weald.A lively seaside city strung with Victorian set-pieces. The Royal Pavilion is John Nash's Indo-Saracenic fantasy palace; the cobbled Lanes quarter holds independent shops and cafes; and the Palace Pier is the classic introduction to the city. Day two is ideal for a drive up onto the South Downs to Devil's Dyke for panoramic views over the Weald.

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Day trip from Brighton

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Lewes
A day trip from Brighton: The county town of East Sussex, perched on a steep hill above the River Ouse with a Norman castle at the summit. Harvey's Brewery, the oldest in the county, has dominated the lower town since 1790. A morning or afternoon here gives a clear sense of East Sussex life beyond the coast.A day trip from Brighton: The county town of East Sussex, perched on a steep hill above the River Ouse with a Norman castle at the summit. Harvey's Brewery, the oldest in the county, has dominated the lower town since 1790. A morning or afternoon here gives a clear sense of East Sussex life beyond the coast.
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On to Eastbourne

Eastbourne

1 night

A genteel Victorian seaside town with an attractive pier and immediate access to the finest coastal scenery in the south. Drive or walk west to Beachy Head, the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain at 162 metres, then continue to the Seven Sisters, eight chalk cliffs that form one of the country's most photographed coastlines.A genteel Victorian seaside town with an attractive pier and immediate access to the finest coastal scenery in the south. Drive or walk west to Beachy Head, the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain at 162 metres, then continue to the Seven Sisters, eight chalk cliffs that form one of the country's most photographed coastlines.

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On the way

Battle
Quick stop
Worth a stop on the drive: The site where William the Conqueror defeated King Harold on 14 October 1066, changing England forever. Battle Abbey (English Heritage) was built by William on the precise spot and stands on the ridge where the battle was fought. The abbey ruins and adjoining museum convey the story with uncommon clarity.Worth a stop on the drive: The site where William the Conqueror defeated King Harold on 14 October 1066, changing England forever. Battle Abbey (English Heritage) was built by William on the precise spot and stands on the ridge where the battle was fought. The abbey ruins and adjoining museum convey the story with uncommon clarity.
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On to Rye

Rye

1 night

One of the most complete medieval towns in England, perched on a sandstone hill above the former harbour. Mermaid Street's cobblestones and half-timbered buildings are genuinely medieval; the Ypres Tower and the Norman church of St Mary's are each worth an hour. An evening here feels barely changed since 1600.One of the most complete medieval towns in England, perched on a sandstone hill above the former harbour. Mermaid Street's cobblestones and half-timbered buildings are genuinely medieval; the Ypres Tower and the Norman church of St Mary's are each worth an hour. An evening here feels barely changed since 1600.

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On the way

Brighton
Quick stop
Return to Brighton via the A259, which hugs the coast through Hastings and Bexhill before the outskirts of the city. Hastings Old Town is worth a brief stop for the fishermen's net shops and the East Hill Cliff Railway before the final drive home.Return to Brighton via the A259, which hugs the coast through Hastings and Bexhill before the outskirts of the city. Hastings Old Town is worth a brief stop for the fishermen's net shops and the East Hill Cliff Railway before the final drive home.
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East Sussex 1066 Country Loop

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East Sussex 1066 Country Loop

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Battle

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