walking trails

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The Edward Thomas Fellowship

Sadly, trains no longer stop at Adlestrop, the station that is the subject of Edward Thomas’ best-known poem. That was lost to the Beeching axe in 1966, but there are plenty of other places where you can read his poems…

The 12 mile Cuckmere Pilgrim Path takes in Alfriston’s 14th century Old Clergy House, the first property to be acquired by the National Trust; Berwick church (LEFT), with its Bloomsbury Group wall paintings, ancient yews (ABOVE), and wildflower meadows; and the 16th century chalk figure known as the Long Man of Wilmington (RIGHT).

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The Long Distance Walkers Association

Active travel, as it is known, is set to become even more popular as people rediscover the riches of the UK’s natural and cultural heritage.