Castle Hill Local Nature Reserve — Local services in Lewes

Newhaven Beach is a beautiful spot with a wide, uninterrupted view of the sea horizon. It’s a peaceful place to relax, with plenty of parking available, and you’ll often see people fishing or simply chilling along the shore. For those who enjoy walking, there’s a scenic path that leads up to the hill near Newhaven Fort, offering lovely elevated views of the coastline.

Adding to its charm, the National Coastwatch Newhaven lookout is still in active operation nearby, which gives the area an interesting sense of heritage and maritime importance.

All in all, I’d describe Newhaven Beach as a hidden gem — a quieter alternative to the busier Seven Sisters, perfect for a relaxing walk or a calm...

Part of the hidden gem that is Newhaven, walking on the rich & beautiful reserve is also the start of a spectacular coastal cliff walk west. Views are pure, seaside pleasure (especially if you like Ravilious & Piper...) with the ferry and harbour as impressive as the sea and cliffs of Seaford Head. The turf paths are that springy, rabbity sort from your childhood and the birdsong, sometimes including rare migrants, frequently loud & varied. A local place that feels like...

A great little nature reserve with a variety of woodland, scrubby heathland and clifftop grassland. Variety of insect and birdlife and fantastic in spring as everything comes back to life after winter. Paths criss-cross the reserve with a wheelchair friendly path from Newhaven Fort car park to the cliff top overlooking the harbour arm. Only four stars and not five because, yet again there seem to be uncaring dog owners about, who don't or won't clean up...