10 Historic Walking Areas in South East England That You Shouldn't Miss

January 13, 2022 Renato Branum

Discover the best top things to do in South East England, United Kingdom including SPR-Expeditions Ltd, Highdown Hill, Broad Street, Beachy Head, Woking Palace, The Lanes, The Solent Way Walk, Portsdown Hill, The Leas Promenade, The Downs.
Restaurants in South East England

1. SPR-Expeditions Ltd

Kingston Road Millets Farm Centre, Frilford, Abingdon England +44 7947 640323 http://www.spr-expeditions.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

SPR-Expeditions Ltd

2. Highdown Hill

off A259 Ferring, Worthing BN12 6FB England +44 344 800 1895 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/days-out/regionlondonsoutheast/south-downs
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5.0 based on 38 reviews

Highdown Hill

Highdown Hill is a prominent hill in the South Downs, as its name suggests, reaching a height of 81 metres (266 ft). It has been managed in a sensitive way for many year making it an imporant site of wildlife and chalk grassland flower. It is a popular spot for picnickers, dog-walkers and local riders. With view across to Littlehampton, Angmering, Ferring and Worthing with views, when the weather is good, east as far as the Seven Sisters and west to the Isle of Wight.

Reviewed By elspethb472 - Worthing, United Kingdom

If you are in the area, a walk up Highdown Hill gives you wonderful views across the downs, town and towards the sea. A great place for dog walks, family walks and picnics and photography. Proximity to the tea rooms, hotel, bar and restaurant mean that you can combine the walk with refreshments.

3. Broad Street

Broad Street, Oxford OX1 2JD England
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Broad Street

Reviewed By Onleaveagain - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

One of the main roads in the city which, as its name suggests, was once the widest street in Oxford. Several of the mains colleges are located along its length including Balliol and Trinity. The former is well worth a visit for a nominal entrance fee. Not far away from the two colleges are the Sheldonian Theatre and History of Science museum. Both of these are also worth visiting. Several cafes and bars can be found along its length if you fancy a break from wandering around.

4. Beachy Head

Beachy Head Countryside Centre Beachy Head Road Beachy Head Road, Eastbourne BN20 7YA England +44 1323 728060 http://www.visiteastbourne.com/countryside/beachyhead.aspx
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4.5 based on 4,042 reviews

Beachy Head

Reviewed By nurseclair

Beautiful scenery blue skies white chalk cliffs the lighthouse Well worth a visit with your walking boots and four legged companion to take a stroll along the cliff tops. I loved it wish I’d had longer

5. Woking Palace

Woking GU22 8JG England
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Woking Palace

6. The Lanes

West Street, Brighton England +44 1273 329167 http://www.visitbrighton.com/shopping/the-lanes
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4.5 based on 6,137 reviews

The Lanes

This area is home to an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants.

Reviewed By Good_Partner - Sydney, Australia

Unlike walking through the high streets for window shopping, this area provides visitors more fun as shops are close and lanes are narrow only one person can pass through at a time in many occasions, so the excitement is high. It's not a small maze to most unless you are familiar with each lane and corner by identifying the shops and benchmarks. Without visiting The Lanes, your trip to Brighton is not complete.

7. The Solent Way Walk

South Baddesley Road, New Forest National Park Hampshire, Lymington SO41 5ZB England http://www3.hants.gov.uk/longdistance/walking-solentway.htm
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4.5 based on 225 reviews

The Solent Way Walk

Starting from Milford-on-Sea, this is a two-mile walk alongthe coast, ending at Hurst Castle, an ancient monument open year 'round, with a cafe. A ferry runs from the village of Keyhaven from Easter through summer months.

Reviewed By juliaandadam123 - Ashford, United Kingdom

We had some child free time and so got away for a couple of days and found ourselves having a lovely walk alongside the Solent. Paths were a bit wet (it’s a soggy November!!!) but views pleasant.

8. Portsdown Hill

north of Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth England [email protected]
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4.5 based on 339 reviews

Portsdown Hill

Reviewed By ShaunL - Clanfield, United Kingdom

It’s a nice walk up on the hill taking in the views. Plenty of space to park if you avoid a sunny weekend. I parked on the north side just past the Churchillian pub. Walked some of the footpaths looking both north into the South Downs and south with the views across Portsmouth and the Solent. There is a lot of history up here notably the forts but the hill was heavily used during World War Two. Check out the Portsdown Tunnels web page for more info.

9. The Leas Promenade

Leas Cliff Hall The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2DZ England http://www.visitkent.co.uk/attractions/the-leas/177028
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4.5 based on 593 reviews

The Leas Promenade

Reviewed By Shazzit

Lovely walk from Folkestone centre along seafront towards Sandgate beautiful views. Access to beach can be steep

10. The Downs

Beltinge Rd, Herne Bay CT6 6DG England http://www.canterbury.gov.uk/main.cfm?objectid=5961
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

The Downs

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