Walking

We've come to regard cars as the natural way to get around, giving us freedom to visit friends, go shopping and take holidays and breaks whenever we want. But this has meant that we exercise a lot less.

Walk in, to work out

Experts recommend being active for a total of 30 minutes a day, on five or more days of the week. And the good news is that these 30 minutes can be made up of shorter bouts of 10 to 15 minutes, making walking an ideal way to hit the target. www.whi.org.uk

Becoming an active commuter who walks – or even runs – part or all of the way on your regular journey to work, will help you feel fitter and healthier. If you become more active on a regular basis you can:

reduce your risk of developing heart disease and having a stroke
help to prevent high blood pressure
help to control your weight and cope with stress
maintain good mental health

Better for your Environment

If you walk for part or all of your journey on some days you'll help to improve your environment by contributing to a reduction in:

air pollution from exhaust emissions
traffic congestion
noise levels in the city
stress generated by sitting in traffic jams

There are 3,500 kms of Rights of Way in East Sussex. All are clearly marked on Ordnance Survey (OS) maps and a large number of walks are featured in books and leaflets covering the county or can be found by following this link.

From tranquil gardens to the steep ascent of the South Downs, the East Sussex countryside has much to offer. Find out more about popular walks in the county, including along long distance footpaths.

East Sussex is proud of our maritime connections. Our spectacular coastline includes beauty spot Seven Sisters and the cliffs of Beachy Head. There are many scenic fishing villages and coastal towns to visit.

Information about disabled access to the East Sussex countryside.

And if you need more information ...

Sustrans
35 King Street
Bristol
BS1 4DZ
Tel: 0117 926 8892
Fax: 0117 929 4173
Email: info@sustrans.org.uk
Web site: www.sustrans.org.uk
Sustrans works through practical projects, such as the National Cycle Network and Safe Routes to Schools, to design and build routes for cyclists for and walkers. These routes provide for journeys to work, school and for leisure.
Living Streets
Third Floor
31-33 Bondway
London
SW8 1SJ
Tel: 020 7820 1010
Fax: 020 7820 8208
Email: info@livingstreets.org.uk
Web site: www.livingstreets.org.uk
A national charity campaigning for streets and public spaces people on foot can use and enjoy.
The WHI Team
Countryside Agency
Sterling House
7 Ashford House
Maidstone ME14 5BJ
Tel: 01622 765222
Email: whiinfo@countryside.gov.uk
Web site: www.whi.org.uk
The Countryside Agency offers information, support and encouragement to complete beginners, existing walkers and health and leisure professionals