Cycling
What better way to enjoy the countryside whilst keeping yourself fit and healthy than cycling?
Woodside Cottages is the perfect base for a cycling holiday.
You can explore the hidden corners of East Sussex whilst escaping traffic congestion, parking problems and timetables. The unspoilt landscape of the Weald means that there’s a route, site or terrain to suit everybody. We have route maps available with details of local places of interest.
In the south, the rolling Sussex Downs and the Cuckmere Valley lead to the Sussex Heritage coast. The area around the Seven Sisters Country Park and Friston Forest is particularly suitable for families and less confident cyclists but also offers plenty of challenges for experienced off-road cyclists.
The Cuckoo Trail, which forms part of the National Cycle Network’s (NCN) Route 21, offers a 10-mile traffic-free route through the Sussex countryside. Or you could ride the South Downs Way or follow the NCN Route 2 into the heart of ‘1066 Country’ near Hastings.
Throughout East Sussex bicycles are allowed on bridleways and byways. Please remember that cycling along footpaths is not allowed without the landowner’s permission.
Bring your own bicycles and we'll keep them in our locked store when you're not using them.
We have maps available to show where the nearest cycle paths are, how to get there and where to aim for.
Here are some links to some well known tours in this area:
Sustrans (sustainable transport)
