Cuckoo Trail (Polegate - Hailsham)
4.8
Cuckoo Trail, Polegate BN26 6QX, United Kingdom
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Weather for today
21°C
Patchy rain nearby
Today
16 — 21°C
Thu
15 — 19°C
Fri
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
Richard 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.
Graham Reeda year agoGreat place to walk, cycle and exercise the hound. Im down there daily.
Martin Waghorne4 years agoTodays walk was on the extended Cuckoo trail, from Shinewater park to Polegate.
Good day for picking Sloes.Related categories
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Cuckoo Trail, Polegate BN26 6QX, United Kingdom
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