Eastbourne Summer Meeting is just one week away! This is the third in a short series of blogs from local town resident, Ros Wolfarth, to remind you of the what's, how's, and where's you need to know about during your stay in Eastbourne.
Today's Blog No 3. looks at Local Activities
Whether you like a gentle stroll or more aerobically challenging exercise, there is so much to do.
There are plenty of places to walk; There's an Upper Promenade - starts opposite the Grand Hotel - which goes West toward Beachy Head, this tree-lined tunnel has lovely views through to the sea.
Magical. The Lower Promenade also goes as far as Beachy Head and runs parallel to the Upper Promenade, with lots of sloped pathways between the two. It extends for miles East beyond the Pier, past the new Bridge Club. There are beaches all the way along.
Good walking up and over the Downs.... Beachy Head is the start of the South Downs Way. Cuckmere Haven is very special; you can get there by a no. 12 Bus and alight at Exceat. On that section of road, Friston Forest has some beautiful walks (plus the occasional bus stop if the walking proves too much!). Or simply get on the hop-on-hop-off tourist bus that starts from the pier.
There are cycle trails, there are Water Sports galore, in Eastbourne (of course) and out on the Cuckmere (no 12 bus again). Several good golf courses - Royal Eastbourne Golf Couse, Willingdon Golf Couse, Eastbourne Downs Golf Couse - it is a hilly area so those used to flat courses might need some puff!
Having said that, there is a 9-hole course, Lottridge Golf Couse, which is flat enough to have several water hazards.
Being a tourist town, it won't surprise you to know that there are plenty of activities for youngsters. Perhaps the best way to look up all that is on offer is by the town's main website www.visiteastbourne.com.