Seaward Sussex - The South Downs from End to End by Edric Holmes
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page 171 of 191 (89%)
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West Dean (57-1/2 m.).
Chichester (63 m.). RAILWAY ROUTES LONDON TO EASTBOURNE BY OXTED AND HEATHFIELD Only slow trains, with possible change of carriage, by this route; the Eastbourne expresses run by Three Bridges and Lewes. After Croydon the long ascent between the northern slopes of the Surrey Downs extends to Woldingham Tunnel. Wide views and retrospect of the Downs. Oxted (20 m.) (church and village right). Edenbridge (25 m.). Hever. Cowden. The line crosses the Kent water and enters Sussex. Ashurst (Infant Medway right). Eridge (35-1/2 m.) (a good centre from which to explore north-east Sussex). Rotherfield. Mayfield (scenery reminiscent of Devon). Hailsham (49-3/4 m.) for Hurstmonceux. Polegate. Eastbourne (57 m.). LONDON TO SEAFORD BY EAST GRINSTEAD AND LEWES |
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