Eastbourne Walking Festival

Well, that's the 2024 Walking Festival done and dusted! We wanted to give a huge thank you to our fantastic walk leaders, who make the festival what it is! We would also like to thank everyone who attended a walk (or walks... you crazy cats), we couldn't do this without you!

Bring the festival forward they said, it'll be better weather they said... 👀👀👀 Back at Walk Fest HQ, we're not getting down - we're going up (hills, apparently) as we've still got walks lined up! To see which fabulous walks are to come, visit: shorturl.at/VJmJA

The @EBWalkFest continues this week featuring trails for all abilities. Routes include historical tours, nature focused walks and full day rambles. Walks are free to join but must be booked in advance: tinyurl.com/29754kpt

We would walk 500 miles and we would walk 500 more 🎤 Only kidding! How about 15 miles instead?! This challenging walk will take you from Butts Brow, to Litlington+ East Dean before ending back at your start point! To book, visit: shorturl.at/UweNt 📷 Lee Roberts

Need a change of altitude?! 👀 Well, hold onto your hiking boots as you ascend three of the Seven Sisters! From East Dean, make your way along towards Birling Gap, admiring the views as you go. Places are limited Book here to secure your place: shorturl.at/e0PKo

From suffragettes and sportsmen to the first First Lady of Canada, join local historian Kevin Gordon on a walk through Ocklynge Cemetery and uncover the stories of some of the people buried there! To book, visit: shorturl.at/Zsj0J

Pull on your wellies and don your waders for Wet Feet!☂, a walk from Polegate to Arlington Reservoir! This picturesque route will not only offer scenic views but you'll be getting up close and personal to farm animals along the way. To book visit: shorturl.at/OV97c

🎉📢!!Calling all adventurers!!📢🎉 New for 2024, Mind the Gap will take you on a 12 mile hike from Eastbourne Pier to Birling Gap (and back!). Take in the sights along the way with two lighthouses, and spectacular views! To book, visit: shorturl.at/6mZda

Wow!!! The team are floored with the response we've had to the 2024 Walking Festival as some walks have already sold out! 😱🎉 But don't fret, we still have bookable walks! See our walk calendar here: shorturl.at/PHTsh 📷 Visit Eastbourne

AND WE ARE BACK!! 🎉🪩 Did you miss us? We hope so because The 2024 Walking Festival is now LIVE! With brand new walks, muddy boots and plenty of familiar faces, we've got a lot to offer! Check out the walks here: shorturl.at/5lt5y

Wow!! A fantastic weekend was had by all (thank you Weather Gods 🙌) Thank you to all walkers who laced up their boots+to our wonderful walk leaders! Keep an eye on our socials as we start to plan our next event👀 Sign up to our newsletter: shorturl.at/wxGHN 📷Nigel French

It's day 2 of #NationalWalkingMonth 🥾🌿 Fancy a beautiful walk across the countryside whilst learning about the history, flora and fauna of the area with an experienced guide? Look no further than 'Ups and Downs on the Downs'! For FREE tickets, visit: shorturl.at/hozF1

Why not kick off #NationalWalkingMonth by lacing up your boots and exploring castles and the rural countryside? 🥾👑🏰 To book your FREE place on the fantastic Two Castles walk, visit: shorturl.at/bgmoU

Strap on those boots, pack your rucksack and go take a hike. It's May and that means it's #NationalWalkingMonth We'll be sharing our favourite walks - from accessible trails all the way through to those with some serious hills. Have a favourite? Share in the comments below.

✨FINAL FREE TICKETS!!!!✨ With only 4 days until the start of the brand new Walking Weekend, and with fantastic weather predicted to boot (haha, get it 👀), why not go for a lovely walk in the countryside? To book your place, visit: shorturl.at/wBT18

And just like that, we are SOLD OUT!! 🥳 We've added on a few more spaces to some of the walks so hurry before they're all gone! shorturl.at/dCQR3 We'll be running a waiting list for walks so please email Kelly.VanDoorn@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk to be added to the list.

This National Pet Day, why not book a dog friendly walk? 🐶🐾Start in picturesque Hellingly and pass through farmland, woodland and along the chalk ridges of the South Downs to Chiddingly all accompanied by your four-legged canine companion! To book: shorturl.at/eipO6

The Performance Path is back! 💃 Enjoy performances and discussions on the inspiring local landscape. You can document your own experience by writing a poem, drawing,or with photos. To book your free ticket, visit: shorturl.at/mnvzS 📷 Oliver Piotrowski

It's #NationalWalkingDay! So what better time to book walks that explore the great outdoors locally?! But don't hang about- over half of our walks are already sold out! 🎉😁 Grab your free ticket here: shorturl.at/gBHKY 📷 Matt Kuchta

Jack and Gill go up a hill (or three!) 🥾🌄 Walking Champion, Gill+Tourism Manager Jack will lead you across the Downs, telling you all about the walking festival and the exciting things to come! To book your ticket: shorturl.at/eGM04 📸Chris Parker/VisitEastbourne