Cuckoo Trail (Polegate - Hailsham)

4.8(25)
Cuckoo Trail, Polegate BN26 6QX, United Kingdom
10
Outdoors
Age category 7+

Facilities

No information

Opening hours

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Weather for today

Partly cloudy

21°C

Patchy rain nearby

Today

Patchy rain nearby

16 — 21°C

Thu

Moderate rain

15 — 19°C

Fri

Patchy rain nearby

12 — 20°C

Additional conditions

Sunrise

05:23

Sunset

20:47

Max wind

26.3 km/h

Uv Index

1.2

Description

Cuckoo Trail (Polegate - Hailsham) is a scenic 14-mile path for pedestrians and bicyclists, following in the footsteps of the former Cuckoo Line railroad closed in 1968.

The route passes through a mix of deciduous woodlands, open meadows and farmland, offering seasonal field flowers such as vetch and willowbush.

Along the trail, visitors can admire dramatic sculptures and benches carved by local artisans and metal works of art. The trail provides a wildlife corridor where you can hear the distinctive sounds of the cuckoo and admire wild garlic and orchids.

Reviews

★4.8(25)
avatarRichard Atfield2 months agoAn enjoyable early morning summer ride (06:15-08:30) from Polegate, where I was staying with friends. Lovely woodland trail following the old railway track. I cycled beyond Hailsham to Heathfield - about 10 miles - and back. Be aware that the gradient rises towards Heathfield. If you park at that end the trip back from Polegate is more challenging. Signs along the route for cafes at more sociable times of day! Surface was generally OK for a road bike but rough in places. Sensible rules and walkers and joggers were generally easy to pass. Signposting was generally good, but I suggest you check the route beforehand.
avatarGraham Reeda year agoGreat place to walk, cycle and exercise the hound. Im down there daily.
avatarMartin Waghorne4 years agoTodays walk was on the extended Cuckoo trail, from Shinewater park to Polegate. Good day for picking Sloes.

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Cuckoo Trail, Polegate BN26 6QX, United Kingdom

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