Sussex Walks

Combe Haven Walks & Route Maps

Combe Haven walk, Sussex
Combe Haven · Photo: Oast House Archive

These walks around Combe Haven offer a lovely mix of marshland, coastline, and countryside, perfect for a peaceful day out in Sussex.

The shortest of these walks is an easy circular stroll that takes in the Glyne Gap Marsh and a scenic stretch along the beach before looping back through open playing fields.

Another of these walks ventures into the heart of Combe Haven Nature Reserve, guiding you along quiet lanes through the marshes, through Combe Wood, and across gentle countryside, before following the watermill stream back to the start.

For those seeking a longer adventure, the final walk fully explores the nature reserve, letting you immerse yourself in its rich wildlife while enjoying a more extensive journey across this tranquil landscape.

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Walk information

Combe Haven Walk 1

Walk distance
2¼ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

This first route doesn't go to the Combe Haven Nature Reserve itself, but it is a nice short and simple circular stroll option.

After a short walk through the Glyne Gap Marsh, the main event on this route is then the lovely stretch of walking along the beach that you'll enjoy before looping back around to the start point through some playing fields.

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Walk information

Combe Haven Walk 2

Walk distance
4¾ miles
Time
2.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This second route does head into the Combe Haven Nature Reserve, which is a fantastic place for nature lovers to explore.

It starts with a long walk along a lane that goes through the marshes before then taking you through Combe Wood and then opening up into some lovely countryside views.

After that, you'll meet up with the Combe Haven watermill stream and follow that all the way back around towards the start of the walk.

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Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.5 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.5 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities2.5 / 5
Pub or café1.0 / 5
Route accuracy4.5 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockLivestock likely
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelBoots recommended

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Walk information

Combe Haven Walk 3

Walk distance
7¼ miles
Time
3.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This final route option is for those of you know love nature, and have plenty of time and energy for their adventure.

Like the second route, it takes you for a walk in the Combe Haven Nature Reserve, which is teeming with wildlife. However, this option is much longer than the second route, and fully explores the park.

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Expanded route map for Combe Haven Walk 1, a 2.25 mile circular walk in Sussex