Unfortunately, we no longer have funding to keep running the Health Walks as a single county-wide scheme. However, the good news is that many of the walks will be continuing as independent community walks thanks to the commitment and effort of the volunteer health walks leaders.
You can still join all of the walks below.
Some walks are already operating as independent walks; others will be staying with TCV until their new structure is ready on 1st May 2026. We will be updating this page with links and contact information as it is confirmed.
Walk details
Ashdown Forest – Wednesdays 10.30am
A one hour guided walk into the stunning countryside of Ashdown Forest.
Take care: the nature of the area means routes are generally on rugged footpaths which can be uneven in places and can be muddy in winter. Sturdy footwear with good grip is advised.
Start points: meet in the following car parks:
1st Weds of month: Broadstone car park, Coleman’s Hatch Road; approx postcode RH18 5JP; What3words arriving.poses.dwarf
2nd Weds of month: Long car park, A22 Wych Cross Road; approx. postcode RH18 5JN; What3words pigs.nest.tradition
3rd Weds of month: Box car park, Crowborough Road; approx postcode TN22 3JA; What3words solo.hike.users
4th Weds of month: Four Counties car park, B2026 High Road; approx postcode TN22 3JD; What3words abandons.combining.using
5th Weds (if there is one): Millbrook East car park, A22 Millbrook Hill; approx postcode TN22 3PJ; What3words koala.cloak.lilac
Ashdown Forest give free parking to registered Health Walk participants.
Battle – Fridays 10am
This walk is now operated by Battle Ramblers. It is still free to take part but for insurance purposes, walkers will be asked to join Battle Ramblers for free as a Health Walk member. Please click here for more details.
Beautiful rural routes around rolling 1066 countryside, meeting on the Abbey Green in front of the historic landmark Abbey gates.
Take care: can be uneven and slightly steep in places; some routes can get muddy in winter, the leaders will attempt to select the least muddy options.
Meeting point: Abbey Green; What3Words dinner.dispensed.outings
Parking: Pay and display car parks: Mount Street car park (TN33 0AR) or Market Square car park (TN33 0XD). Battle Abbey car park on Oark Lane free for English Heritage members.
Public transport: bus stop on Battle High Street; approx half mile from train station.
Bexhill Ravenside – Wednesdays 11am
Sometimes a seafront walk, sometimes a loop into Combe Valley Country Park, sometimes a bit of both, this is a location that offers some delightful contrasts.
Take care: rural footpaths can be uneven and could be muddy in winter; some routes include steps over railway.
Meeting point: outside Bexhill Leisure Centre, Glyne Gap; postcode TN40 2JS; What3Words season.monks.linked
Parking: on site parking. Public transport: bus stop nearby.
Bexhill Seafront – Fridays 11am
A promenade stroll to the east or a stroll to the west with a loop back round Egerton Park. Nice even surfaces, suitable for everyone, including wheelchairs or scooter or pushchairs. Lots of benches along the way for people who only want to do a little bit of the walk, take a break and rejoin the group as it returns.
Meeting point: behind De La Warr Pavilion (seafront side); postcode TN40 1DP; What3Words major.party.nest
Parking: pay and display parking at De La Warr; metered on street parking nearby.
Public transport: bus stop nearby; approx half mile from railway station.
Chelwood Gate – 1st Sat of month 11am
A once a month Saturday walk that takes in some glorious Ashdown Forest scenery and views.
Take care: rural footpaths can be uneven in places and can get muddy in winter.
Meeting point: National Cat Centre, Cats Protection League; postcode RH17 7TT; What3Words easily.walks.media
Parking: on site parking. Public transport: bus stops nearby.
Crowborough – Thursdays 10.30am
This walk is now running as an independent community walk organised by the local volunteers. Please contact crowboroughhealthwalks@gmail.com to find out more.
Take care: due to local geography, can be a bit steep in places and sturdy footwear is advised.
Meeting points:
1st Thursday of month: Chapel Green; approx postcode TN6 2XZ; What3Words scornful.them.struck
2nd Thurs: Jarvis Brook FC, Palesgate Lane; approx postcode TN6 3HG; What3Words attic.money.studs
3rd Thurs: St Johns car park, St John’s Road; approx postcode TN6 1RU; What3Words adopt.obtain.popped
4th Thurs: Crowborough Football Club, Aldervale Cottages road, off Fermor Road; approx postcode TN6 3FY; What2Words puncture.twisty.nests
5th Thurs (if there is one): Goldsmiths Leisure Centre car park; approx postcode TN6 2TN; What3Words keyboards.cities.image
Eastbourne Hampden Park – Tuesdays 10.30am
This walk is now run as an independent walk organised by the local team. Please contact EBhealthwalks@yahoo.com.
Weaving attractive park paths with pretty local streets to make a variety of one hour walks.
Take care: some pavements can be uneven with tree routes; some park sections can be uneven.
Meeting point: in front of Lakeside Tea Chalet, Hampden Park Drive; postcode BN22 9QR; What3Words warm.crown.design
Parking: lots of free local parking. Public transport: nearby bus stops; approx half mile from railway station.
Eastbourne Motcombe – last Thursday of month 2pm
This walk is now running as part of Friends of Motcombe Pool.
Starting from the pool in Motcombe Gardens, this is a gentle stroll around Motcombe Gardens, Gildredge Park and nearby.
Take care: Some sets of steps, could be avoided.
Meeting point: Motcombe Pool, Motcombe Gardens; postcode BN21 1PU; What3Words ///quick.error.code
Parking: lots of free local on street parking. Public transport: bus stops quite near; approx two-thirds of a mile from railway station.
Eastbourne Seafront – Wednesdays 10.30am
This walk is now run as an independent walk organised by the local team. Please contact EBhealthwalks@yahoo.com.
Enjoy a stunning seafront walk, starting from Princes Park and heading east to the Harbour or west to the Pier.
Take care: A slightly longer walk than some, but nice and even surfaced prom, suitable for all users, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs.
Meeting point: in front of The Perch, Princes Park; postcode BN22 7LU; What3Words harvest.movie.appointed
Parking: pay and display car park opposite (BN22 7LQ). Public transport: nearby bus stops.
Eastbourne Willingdon – Wednesdays 10am
This walk is now run by Willingdon Community Hub Library who set it up in the first place.
A gentle stroll around the local streets and twittens, enjoying the beautiful backdrop of the Downs. Opportunity for coffee or tea after.
Take care: some paths can be slightly uneven.
Meeting point: Community Hub Library, Coppice Avenue; postcode BN20 9PN; What3Words hunter.switch.means
Parking: on street parking nearby. Public transport: bus stops nearby.
Hastings Alexandra Park – Wednesdays 10.30am
A beautiful park with exquisite formal planting and mature trees, woodland areas and wide reservoirs with lots of birds. The health walk routes start in the lower park and go into the other sections to make an hour long loop.
Take care: mostly smooth surfaced path but can be slightly uneven in woodland routes and can be slightly steep occasionally.
Meeting point: outside Ranger’s office/toilet block (opposite Eat At cafe); postcode TN34 2LJ; What3Words wing.bubble.weedy
Parking: free on street parking nearby, eg Dordrecht Way, Lower Park Road (time restrictions at town end). Public transport: bus stops on St Helen’s Road.
Hastings Old Town – Mondays 2pm
*NOT ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS*
Pretty routes through charming streets, delightful twittens, up to the East Hill or West Hill or along the seafront. Lots of beautiful views, attractive architecture and quirky features.
Take care: can include steps, can be a bit steep.
Meeting point: The Stade Open Space (behind Eat at cafe); postcode TN34 3DW; What3Words pack.admit.scale
Parking: pay and display car parks nearby: Rock-a-Nore (TN34 3DW) or Pelham Place (TH34 3AD). Public transport: bus stops nearby; 0.7m from Hastings Station.
Heathfield – Wednesdays 10am
This walk is now run by Heathfield U3A, walkers need to become members first. Please click here to find out how to become a member.
Lewes – Fridays 10am
Blending routes through the town’s attractive streets with footpaths into the stunning local countryside.
Take care: rural footpaths can be slightly uneven; can be slightly steep in places. Leaders will avoid muddiest routes in winter.
Meeting point: outside The Needlemakers, West Street; What3Words avoid.bluntly.sized
Parking: pay & display car park on West Street (BN7 2NZ). Public transport: bus stop nearby.
Ninfield – Thursdays 11am
Routes around the pretty village, using quiet lanes and footpaths to make loops with charming scenery and stunning views, including the delightful Church Wood Nature Reserve and landscapes painted by Turner.
Take care: some rural/woodland footpaths that can be uneven in places.
Meeting point: outside Sparke Pavilion on the playing field; What3Words ditching.wicket.calls
Parking: some parking on Church Lane (TN33 9JW), limited when busy, please park with care. Public transport: bus stop nearby.
Seaford – Tuesdays 10am
Seafront walks, walks up towards Seaford Head Nature Reserve, walks around quiet local green spaces. Lovely scenery, points of interest and historical features.
Take care: some routes can be slightly steep, can be uneven with shingle.
Meeting point: Salts Cafe on Salts Recreation Ground, Marine Parade; postcode BN25 1DR; What3Words scratches.pokes.shocks
Parking: plenty of free on street parking plus Richmond Road car park (BN25 1DB). Public transport: bus stop nearby; approx 0.3miles from station.
Sidley – Mondays 11am
Starting in quiet residential streets and exploring footpaths into Combe Valley Countryside Park, including the disused railway line and the Greenway.
Take care: can be slightly uneven in places; can include steps. Leaders will try to avoid muddiest routes in winter.
Meeting point: outside The New Inn, Glovers Lane; postcode TN39 5AB; What3Words kind.doors.sides
Parking: some nearby on street parking or large free car park in village centre (TN39 5BA). Public transport: nearby bus stops.
St Leonards Church Wood – Fridays 10.30am
Walks around this beautiful local woodland nature reserve, including stunning displays of bluebells in spring.
Take care: woodland footpaths can be uneven with tree roots; some steep sections/steps; will be muddy in winter.
Meeting point: nature reserve car park, behind Church-in-the-Wood (opposite Big Tesco); postcode TN38 9PB; What3Words builds.laser.sands
Parking: on site car park. Public transport: nearby bus stops.
St Leonards Seafront – Tuesdays 11am
A nice level prom walk to the east or west. Enjoy the seafront views and a loop around Grosvenor Gardens, or a stroll to the Pier and towards the Old Town. Suitable for all, including wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs.
Take care: seafront walks can be windy; look out for cycle lane.
Meeting point: under the clock on the prom (opposite the bottom of London Road/Bonjour Cafe); postcode TN38 0DD; What3Words motion.slower.soon
Parking: nearby on street parking. Public transport: bus stops nearby; 0.3miles from station.
St Michael’s Hospice Walk & Talk – Fridays – by referral through Hospice only
Bereavement walk run by St Michael’s Hospice in Hastings. A stroll in Alexandra Park with leaders who are also Hospice trained, providing a space for support and conversation for people who have experienced bereavement.
This walk is not open as a drop in, referral via Hospice only.
