River Ouse and Willey's Bridge – Lewes Castle loop from Lewes

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River Ouse and Willey's Bridge – Lewes Castle loop from Lewes

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River Ouse and Willey's Bridge – Lewes Castle loop from Lewes

00:59

3.66km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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552 m

River Ouse and Willey's Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy a flat and scenic amble along the river Ouse that takes you over Willey's Bridge to the heart of Lewes town.

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1.42 km

Lewes High Street

Highlight • Settlement

1.47 km

Lewes Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The views are breathtaking, very lovely walk!! Lewes town looks pretty too.

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1.72 km

Lewes War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

The War Memorial in Lewes People from Lewes who died in the First and Second World Wars.
The winged Victoria statue is very striking.

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1.99 km

Fitzroy House, Lewes

Highlight • Monument

2.03 km

Fitzroy House Memorial Library

Highlight • Historical Site

Former Fitzroy Memorial Library on the Highstreet (pedestrianized)

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2.15 km

Harvey's Brewery

Highlight • Pub

Beautiful, traditional brewery with shop.

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2.19 km

John Harvey Tavern

Highlight • Pub

Fish and chips offer for two on a Friday.... all the Harvey's range, with Sussex Best on gravity pour. Dog friendly.

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3.66 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.00 km

915 m

780 m

540 m

317 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.74 km

1.41 km

182 m

113 m

102 m

Elevation

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River Ouse and Willey's Bridge – Lewes Castle loop from Lewes

River Ouse and Willey's Bridge

Lewes High Street

Lewes Castle

Lewes War Memorial

Fitzroy House, Lewes

Fitzroy House Memorial Library

Harvey's Brewery

John Harvey Tavern

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