Charleston Farm & Firle Beacon from Firle
Introduction to Walk 1633
Nat Park - South Downs
County/Area - East Sussex
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 4.6 miles / 7.5 km
Ascent - 820 feet / 248 metres
Grade - easy/mod
This East Sussex walk takes you onto the South Downs for spectacular views north. The walk also offers the opportunity to visit Charlestown Farmhouse with its bohemian décor. A GPX File is available for download (see walk description).
Walk Description Map showing start
Maps 
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL11 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL11 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 198 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY MAP |
| Anquet OS Landranger 198 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY MAP |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k.
Digital Maps - For more information on digital maps go to Anquet Maps. Digital maps, including Ordnance Survey, Harvey Superwalker and British Mountain Maps, are available for your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android tablet and phone.
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
Recommended Reading
Walking in Sussex
Walking in Sussex describes 40 circular walks that show the great variety of scenery and history in Sussex. Short walks and more demanding routes, including outline descriptions of some of the region's long-distance paths. Covers the South Downs, High Weald and Ashdown Forest.
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