Sussex Diamond Way
A 60-mile long-distance path in the counties of West Sussex and East Sussex. Beginning in Midhurst, the route crosses beautiful Low Weald countryside to finish in Heathfield. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SU 885 213
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
Time: 24–30 hours
Duration: 4–6 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL8 Chichester, South Harting and Selsey
OL25 Eastbourne, Beachy Head, Newhaven, Seaford, Hailsham and Heathfield
OL33 Haslemere and Petersfield
OL34 Crawley and Horsham
135 Ashdown Forest, Royal Tunbridge Wells, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Crowborough
136 High Weald, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Cranbrook, Hawkhurst and Bewl Water
Summary
The Sussex Diamond Way is a long-distance footpath in southeast England. It was devised by the Sussex Ramblers in 1995 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Ramblers’ Association. The route follows a gently undulating terrain in the Low Weald, passing through farmland, heath, and woodland, and traversing several towns and villages.
From the beginning at Midhurst, these include Lodsworth, Tillington, Petworth, Billingshurst, Southwater, Bolney, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, Nutley, Skippers Hill, and Five Ashes before finishing in Heathfield.