Sledging in Sussex

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Sledging is potentially dangerous and all children should be carefully supervised.

Sledging in Sussex is great today - Friday 8th January 2010 - the snow is about 8-10" inches deep and shows no sign of melting yet, in fact it's still falling. Take your family to one of several locations along the South Downs just north of Brighton. Try turning off the Hassocks to Brighton road at the Jack and Jill windmills and follow the lane to the top of the Downs. There's a car park up there, altho' it may be full today. The sledging down the slopes just below the windmills is wonderful for everyone and there are a range of slopes for even the least experienced. We regularly took our sons up there when they were quite tiny.

You could also park in Ditchling village car park and walk round past the Church and the village pond up to Lodge Hill. The slopes just along the lane to the left, which overlook Keymer and Hassocks are a great place for sledging. Afterwards you can go to either of our village pubs, The White Horse or The Bull, or to Dolly's Pantry or Chestertons for lunch or afternoon tea. This combination will make a great family day out.

Please note:

While I, personally, am not aware of any accidents and the slopes recommended here are great for sledging, they are quite steep and could result in accidents, especially at the foot of the runs, where wire fences and other hazards can cause injury.

Met Office weather forecast for Ditchling area.


Directions to the Ditchling area.