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The Helen Garden – Gravel Coastal Path loop from Polegate Windmill

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The Helen Garden – Gravel Coastal Path loop from Polegate Windmill

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The Helen Garden – Gravel Coastal Path loop from Polegate Windmill

04:50

17.5km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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1.47 km

View of Village in South Downs National Park

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2.44 km

Dew Pond With View of Eastbourne

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Next to the Trig Point is this dew pond with a stunning view. A dew pond is a manmade pool built to provide a water supply for animals where there …

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8.81 km

View of Eastbourne from South Downs

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The view of Eastbourne is very pretty, especially in May when the hawthorn trees are in bloom. It is best to follow the South Coast Path signs. It leads through the thickets of bushes.

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South Downs Way Trailhead (Eastbourne)

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This is the start or finish point of the 100-mile (160 km) South Downs Way at Eastbourne, depending on if you hike or cycle the route east or west.

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9.42 km

Opened as a public park in 1935 The Helen Garden has broad lawns that slope gently seawards giving magnificent views towards Eastbourne pier. It's home to an 18-hole putting course, pétanque court and bowls green, all with beautiful sea views.

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Gravel Coastal Path

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great path, even in rainy weather

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17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.78 km

4.83 km

3.14 km

1.46 km

1.29 km

953 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.71 km

4.04 km

3.75 km

2.38 km

391 m

187 m

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Highest point (190 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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The Helen Garden – Gravel Coastal Path loop from Polegate Windmill

View of Village in South Downs National Park

Bench With a View of the Sea

View from Butts Brow

Dew Pond With View of Eastbourne

View of Eastbourne from South Downs

South Downs Way Trailhead (Eastbourne)

The Helen Garden

Gravel Coastal Path

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