May
2003
Beach Guide: Newhaven to Camber
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From
the bustling port of Newhaven to the grandeur of Eastbourne and the
cheerful charms of Camber Sands.... |
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| Where:Newhaven
(West Quay) |
| Why:
A
quiet beach of mixed shingle and sand , with parking for 60
cars. |
| What: The
beach is poised at the entrance to Newhaven harbour - meaning
you can spot the port traffic including the cross-channel ferries
and sailing boats from the many local clubs. |
| How:
Look
for signs to Newhaven West Quay from the town centre. |
Make
a day of it: This is a quiet beach but you are
close to Newhaven Fort and Seaford Museum.
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links at left
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a 360 picture |
| Where: Seaford
Bay |
| Why:
A
quiet and very long beach with great views. |
| What:
Limited facilities on the actual beach- but Seaford is a short
walk away. |
| How:
The
beach is easy to find from the A259. |
| Make
a day of it: Seaford Museum, Newhaven Fort, Lewes
Castle - all close. |
| Where:
Cuckmere Haven |
| Why:
A
very quiet beach in the Seven Sisters country park - an area
of wonderful tranquility. On the downside, the actual beach
is a long trek from the car park and there are no facilities
at the beach. |
| What: Basic
facilities near the car-parking. |
| How:
It's
easy to find - beside the A259 near the Golden Galleon pub.
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a day of it: Beachy Head, Alfriston Clergy House
and Seven Sisters are all close by. |
| Where:
Birling Gap |
| Why:
A
quiet beach |
| What: This
shingle beach is relatively remote but enjoys a dedicated following. |
| How:
Get
there by following signs from the A259 via East Dean. |
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a day of it: Beachy Head,Charleston Farmhouse
and Firle Place are fairly close. |
| Where:
Eastbourne |
| Why:
It's
no longer true that only the elderly enjoy Eastbourne - there's
something here for almost everyone. |
| What: Pier,
bars, amusements, museum and boat trips. |
| How:
Just
follow the A259 to Eastbourne - or come down the A27. |
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a day of it: There's lots to do here - try a
boat trip, the military museum or get down to Sovereign Harbour
for some big yacht spotting. |
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a 360 picture
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| Where:Pevensey
Bay |
| Why:
A
quiet beach with spectacular views and good walks. |
| What: Enough
local facilities to make a day of it. |
| How:
Two
miles west east of Eastbourne on the A259. |
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a day of it: Pevensey Castle and the Kent and
East Sussex railway are nearby. |
| Where:
Normans Bay |
| Why:
A
quiet family beach. |
| What: Fair
facilities including a cafe, toilets, camp site. |
| How:
The
beach is signposted from the A27 Bexhill/Pevensey Road. |
| Make
a day of it: Pevensey Castle, Battle Abbey and
the Observatory Science Centre are in reaching distance. |
| Where:
Bexhill on Sea |
| Why:
This
is a gently sloping, shingle beach, with a watersports area. |
| What: You
can windsurf, jet ski and get a variety of other leisure activities
here - or just chill out on the beach. |
| How:
Bexhill
is off the A259. |
| Make
a day of it: Try the De la Warr pavilion, the
Sackville and Cooden Beach Gallery or the town Museum. |
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links at left
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a 360 picture |
| Where:Hastings |
| Why:
Hastings
has been in the seaside business for a long time and there is
a good range of facilities. |
| What: Shops,
amusements, the old fishing quarter, the castle and a sea llife
centre. |
| How:
Everything
is focussed on the east of the beach. |
| Make
a day of it: Try Hastings Castle, the Sea Life
Centre and the Smugglers Adventure. |
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links at left
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a 360 picture |
| Where:Winchelsea |
| Why:
This
is a quiet beach, one of the quietest on this coast. |
| What: It
doesn't bustle but it does have toilets and if you want a relaxing
time - or you have very small children - this is a good place. |
| How:
Winchelsea
is close to Rye - parking is limited. |
| Make
a day of it: Winchelsea Museum, Romney. Hythe
and Dymchurch Railway, Rye, or Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. |
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links at left
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a 360 picture |
| Where:Camber
Sands |
| Why:
This
is probably one of the most popular beaches in Sussex. It's
also a winner of a Blue Flag Award. |
| What: You
can see why - lots of sand, loads of parking and amenties to
match. |
| How:
CAmber
is off the B2075, which in turn is off the A259 to the east
of Rye. |
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a day of it: Winchelsea Museum, Camber Castle,
Rye, or Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. |
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links at left
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a 360 picture |
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West along the coast |
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What's
a Blue Flag award?
The
Blue Flag is the definitive international measure of beaches.
It measures everything from disabled access to litter, but its
key requirement is that water must be clean enough to have achieved
the highest standard defined by European Law. |
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