The Cuckoo Trail
Please click here to view the Cuckoo Trail leaflet (pdf 413kb).
This 11 mile trail follows the former 'Cuckoo Line' railway track which stretches from Heathfield to Polegate. It passes through Horam, Hellingly and Hailsham.
The surfaced track is a safe route for walkers, cyclists and horseriders. An extension runs south from Polegate to Hampden Park, near Eastbourne forming part of the National Cycle Network (Route 21).
Benches and picnic tables along the way offer plenty of places to stop for a break.
The Cuckoo Trail Ranger can be contacted on tel 01273 481637.
Cuckoo Trail Management Plan - Draft (pdf 4.02mb)
The Management Plan is intended to set the scope and context of the management and maintenance of the Cuckoo Trail for the next five years. The plan is currently in draft format and is undergoing consultation.
Any comments relating to the Cuckoo Trail Management Plan to be forwarded via email to corporate.assets@wealden.gov.uk or in writing, by 23 August 2010 :
Wealden District Council
Corporate Assets Department
Council Offices
Vicarage Lane
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 2AX