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5 Reasons to get out on the water at Cuckmere this summer - jugglingonrollerskates
The Seven Sisters Country Park is an incredible place to visit whether you’re into water sports or not. Situated in Exceat, just outside Seaford, the country park allows easy access to both the Cuckmere River and Friston Forest. There are two car parks, one allowing access to the river and the other positioned next to the visitor centre with its café, shop with toilet facilities. If I haven’t already convinced you, here’s why you need to add a visit on the water here to your itinerary this summer.. Easy access The South Car Park allows direct access to the river making it super easy to launch (please don’t use the private slipway at Buzz Active – use the general access from the car park). The car park is open from 7am – 9pm in the summer months and 7am – 6pm in the winter meaning you can arrive early for a sunrise paddle or late to enjoy dusk. There’s a small charge for parking which you can pay for using a bank card or the Ringo app – fees are currently set at £3.50 for a two hour stay. Paddle friendly Once in the water the Cuckmere is the perfect paddle spot for beginners. Whilst there is some challenge from tidal pull, currents are generally minimal allowing paddlers to focus on building skills and experience in a sheltered river space. Access extends for around two long meanders of the river before a sign reminds you not to proceed further to protect the local wildlife. Please make sure you wear a floatation device or buoyancy aid if entering the water. Wildlife As you paddle along the meanders keep your eyes peeled for an abundance of wildlife and birdlife. You’ll be sharing the waters with the likes of oystercatchers, curlew, swans, geese and teal. Look up and you’ll spot skylarks, sand martins and buzzards. Then on the water’s edge you might see butterflies like the chalk hill blue or common blue. Buzz Active If you don’t have your own paddleboard or kayak then fear not, you can hire kit from Buzz Active who are located at the rear of the South car park. Buzz Active have a range of kayaks, open canoes and stand up paddle boards available at the centre for tuition or rental. Book ahead or just turn up and take your chances on seeing what’s available. Refuelling Once you’ve finished on the water there are two options for refuelling. The Cuckmere Inn is just on the other side of the Exceat bridge where you can sip a refreshing shandy on the terrace. Alternatively, cross the road to the Seven Sisters visitor centre and visit the cosy Salt Marsh café with their home made bakes and freshly brewed coffee. For more details and news on events please visit www.sevensisters.org.uk Why not buy my downloadable guide to Kent & Sussex SUP locations for £2.99 – click here for more details..
5 Reasons to get out on the water at Cuckmere this summer - jugglingonrollerskates
The Seven Sisters Country Park is an incredible place to visit whether you’re into water sports or not. Situated in Exceat, just outside Seaford, the country park allows easy access to both the Cuckmere River and Friston Forest. There are two car parks, one allowing access to the river and the other positioned next to the visitor centre with its café, shop with toilet facilities. If I haven’t already convinced you, here’s why you need to add a visit on the water here to your itinerary this summer.. Easy access The South Car Park allows direct access to the river making it super easy to launch (please don’t use the private slipway at Buzz Active – use the general access from the car park). The car park is open from 7am – 9pm in the summer months and 7am – 6pm in the winter meaning you can arrive early for a sunrise paddle or late to enjoy dusk. There’s a small charge for parking which you can pay for using a bank card or the Ringo app – fees are currently set at £3.50 for a two hour stay. Paddle friendly Once in the water the Cuckmere is the perfect paddle spot for beginners. Whilst there is some challenge from tidal pull, currents are generally minimal allowing paddlers to focus on building skills and experience in a sheltered river space. Access extends for around two long meanders of the river before a sign reminds you not to proceed further to protect the local wildlife. Please make sure you wear a floatation device or buoyancy aid if entering the water. Wildlife As you paddle along the meanders keep your eyes peeled for an abundance of wildlife and birdlife. You’ll be sharing the waters with the likes of oystercatchers, curlew, swans, geese and teal. Look up and you’ll spot skylarks, sand martins and buzzards. Then on the water’s edge you might see butterflies like the chalk hill blue or common blue. Buzz Active If you don’t have your own paddleboard or kayak then fear not, you can hire kit from Buzz Active who are located at the rear of the South car park. Buzz Active have a range of kayaks, open canoes and stand up paddle boards available at the centre for tuition or rental. Book ahead or just turn up and take your chances on seeing what’s available. Refuelling Once you’ve finished on the water there are two options for refuelling. The Cuckmere Inn is just on the other side of the Exceat bridge where you can sip a refreshing shandy on the terrace. Alternatively, cross the road to the Seven Sisters visitor centre and visit the cosy Salt Marsh café with their home made bakes and freshly brewed coffee. For more details and news on events please visit www.sevensisters.org.uk Why not buy my downloadable guide to Kent & Sussex SUP locations for £2.99 – click here for more details..
24 hours in 1066 Country - jugglingonrollerskates
1066 Country covers the area of coast between Pevensey through to Rye. It’s a region steeped in history, beautiful beaches, dramatic landscapes and seaside towns. With another heatwave forecast in the middle of the school holidays, and the children having had far too much screen time, I decided to book a spontaneous night away at a campsite near Sedlescombe. The weather was predicted to be blue skies and sunshine for the next two days, so we packed up the car and headed straight to Bexhill. Bexhill on Sea is a bustling seaside town with a vibrant arts and music culture. It has a feel similar to Eastbourne, but is smaller and more compact. We parked next to the De La Warr Pavilion which looked utterly stunning in the bright sunlight. This Grade 1 listed, Art Deco building has become an iconic symbol for the arts across Sussex with an ongoing impressive line-up of music, comedy and exhibitions on offer. Right in front of the De La Warr you’ll find the King George V Colonnade with more striking architecture. Dating back to 1911 the colonnade now provides a hub for local craft shops and cafes. Right in front of this backdrop of historical building work lies the beach. Miles of pebbly shore line buzzing with paddlers, swimmers, sailing boats and fishing folk. We booked a glamping pod very last minute via Pitchup.com — I often find Pitchup offer better value deals and the flexibility of one-night stays compared to similar booking sites. Our little cabin cost just £90 for a night with plenty of room for all three of us. We spent the evening cooking up a feed, playing cards and chatting around the fire. Bliss. Day 2 was set to be a scorcher from the offset. We packed up early and headed towards Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve to explore the coastal paths. We parked at the visitor centre near Fairlights, home to the Bale Building (visitor centre and café) built entirely from sustainable and locally sourced materials. We planned to walk to Covehurst Bay, a stunning, secluded bay and nudist beach. We’ve visited before and were keen to revisit the waterfall filled valleys en route. However, even with the shaded sanctuary of Warren Glen today was too hot for my two youngsters. We had to cut the walk short opting for coastal views and a picnic under a cool oak tree for a full blown beach adventure. The walk is challenging in parts with eroded pathways and a short abseil down to the beach.. adding heat exhaustion to the list of risk factors we decided to play it safe. We had an ice cream in the café instead, so all was well. Each time I visit this stretch of coast I see more I want to explore. As we headed home we passed Pett Level.. perfect for rock pooling and fossil hunting and now firmly added to my ‘next time’ list. Is there anywhere else I should add? Let me know, I’m always keen to hear about new, exciting or unusual places to explore!
24 hours in 1066 Country - jugglingonrollerskates
1066 Country covers the area of coast between Pevensey through to Rye. It’s a region steeped in history, beautiful beaches, dramatic landscapes and seaside towns. With another heatwave forecast in the middle of the school holidays, and the children having had far too much screen time, I decided to book a spontaneous night away at a campsite near Sedlescombe. The weather was predicted to be blue skies and sunshine for the next two days, so we packed up the car and headed straight to Bexhill. Bexhill on Sea is a bustling seaside town with a vibrant arts and music culture. It has a feel similar to Eastbourne, but is smaller and more compact. We parked next to the De La Warr Pavilion which looked utterly stunning in the bright sunlight. This Grade 1 listed, Art Deco building has become an iconic symbol for the arts across Sussex with an ongoing impressive line-up of music, comedy and exhibitions on offer. Right in front of the De La Warr you’ll find the King George V Colonnade with more striking architecture. Dating back to 1911 the colonnade now provides a hub for local craft shops and cafes. Right in front of this backdrop of historical building work lies the beach. Miles of pebbly shore line buzzing with paddlers, swimmers, sailing boats and fishing folk. We booked a glamping pod very last minute via Pitchup.com — I often find Pitchup offer better value deals and the flexibility of one-night stays compared to similar booking sites. Our little cabin cost just £90 for a night with plenty of room for all three of us. We spent the evening cooking up a feed, playing cards and chatting around the fire. Bliss. Day 2 was set to be a scorcher from the offset. We packed up early and headed towards Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve to explore the coastal paths. We parked at the visitor centre near Fairlights, home to the Bale Building (visitor centre and café) built entirely from sustainable and locally sourced materials. We planned to walk to Covehurst Bay, a stunning, secluded bay and nudist beach. We’ve visited before and were keen to revisit the waterfall filled valleys en route. However, even with the shaded sanctuary of Warren Glen today was too hot for my two youngsters. We had to cut the walk short opting for coastal views and a picnic under a cool oak tree for a full blown beach adventure. The walk is challenging in parts with eroded pathways and a short abseil down to the beach.. adding heat exhaustion to the list of risk factors we decided to play it safe. We had an ice cream in the café instead, so all was well. Each time I visit this stretch of coast I see more I want to explore. As we headed home we passed Pett Level.. perfect for rock pooling and fossil hunting and now firmly added to my ‘next time’ list. Is there anywhere else I should add? Let me know, I’m always keen to hear about new, exciting or unusual places to explore!