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Your
activity
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The Downs and Weald national cycle route
21 passes right through Hailsham where your accommodation
is located. This 'Cuckoo Trail', is a disused section of
railway that provides excellent traffic free access to both
the Sussex High Weald and the South Downs Areas of Outstanding
Natural Beauty. The route links up with the South Coast
national cycle route 2, or continues on to Eastbourne and
then on to Hastings.
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Your host, Kathryn, is also your cycle
guide for 2 of the three days. She is an experienced
and passionate cyclist who knows the area intimately.
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The Cuckoo trail stretches north and south
of Hailsham and provides easy, flat cycling. The High
Weald and South Downs, accessed from the Cuckoo trail,
offer more challenging rides.
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Kathryn will talk through the options
over tea on the afternoon of your arrival and will arrange
an itinerary to suit everybody.
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Two electric bikes are available as well
as two road bikes, giving each person the chance to try
an electric bike for the day.
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The last day is a free day allowing you
to use your Discovery Pack, (and bikes, if you choose
to keep them), to explore the local area by yourslves.
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Your
accommodation
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The Project is an environmentally friendly
four-person lodge situated on the edge of the Pevensey Levels
overlooking surrounding fields. It provides 4 star comfort
and facilities with all rooms opening out onto a sunny veranda
or 'loggia' which runs the length of the building and gives
a real 'inside outside' experience.
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Self-contained accommodation sleeps
four in one twin and one double bedroom (both with en-suite
shower rooms).
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A radio, colour TV and hairdryer are
provided in each bedroom.
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The central living room/diner contains
a fridge freezer, washer/drier, microwave oven, gas
hob and oven and dishwasher.
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All towels and bedding are included.
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There is a selection of garden games including
Croquet, Giant Snakes and Ladders, Chess, Jenga and Dominos!
Gas BBQ also available.
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For more photos and details on the building
and garden click
here.
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For a 'multimap' showing location click
here (external link).
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Your
destination
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One mile from the centre of the market
town of Hailsham and on the edge of the Pevensey Levels.
The Levels are 3500 hectares in size and although some of
the land is given over to sheep and cattle farming, they
are designated a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest)
and in part a Nature Reserve.
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Perfect flat ground for easy walking,
cycling and exploring the surrounding countryside. For
more information on the Levels click
here.
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There are numerous tearooms and pubs offering
excellent fare.
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The village of Pevensey with its Norman
castle and church is just five miles away and Herstmonceux
village and castle are four miles.
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Easy access to the High Weald and South
Downs Area Of Oustanding Natural Beauty.
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The South Downs Way starts at nearby Eastbourne,
with amazing views along the coast, inland and across
the Channel from the Seven Sisters.
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Hailsham offers a full range of shops,
a modern leisure centre including a swimming pool and
a restored Art Deco cinema screening the latest films.
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Close to the historic towns of Eastbourne,
Brighton, Hastings, Lewes and Royal Tunbridge Wells.
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Your
free Discovery Pack
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The Discovery Pack is a combination of
specially tailored Discovery Information and a
Discovery Product for you to experience during
your break and then take home to use after your break.
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Discovery Information consists
of details of the activities you have chosen and of
local area information including a description, history,
maps, places to visit, etc. Click
here for more details.
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The Discovery Information is
sent to you as a website when you book so that you can
plan ahead and make the most of your stay.
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Choose which local walks or cycle rides
you would like to do from the doorstep of your accommodation.
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Choose your Discovery Product
before you travel from a selection of products specifically
tailored for you or your chosen discovery break.
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Example products for The Weald and Downs
Cycle Tour might include: A multi-purpose solar torch
and battery charger (for two), a last a lifetime stainless
steel deodorant, for the whole family, an eco laundry
kit.
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Break
itinerary |
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| Arrive
from 3pm on Thurs 6th Oct; tea & chat at
5pm |
| DIY
local breakfast included each morning |
| Day
1 - Cycle tour (as agreed with guide) |
| Day
2 - Cycle tour (as agreed with guide) |
| Day
3 - Free day to discover local area using your
Discovery Pack |
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Additional
highlights |
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| Low
carbon break – leave the car behind |
| Local
guide, giving a unique insight into the area |
| Organic
garden encouraging wildlife |
| Helping
local businesses through your short break |
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Tailor
made options |
| Pick
your own interests from your Discovery Information
(included) |
| Choose
your own tailored Discovery Product (included) |
| Extra
day’s cycle hire (extra cost) |
| Let
us organise your train travel and taxi to/ from
your lodge (extra cost) |
| Anything
else? Just get in touch to discuss |
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Giving
something back |
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| We
offset carbon emissions associated
with your travel and stay |
| We
support local projects that aim to improve
the environment |
| We
provide a Take Home environmental
experience for our guests |
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