Sledging in Sussex

Sledging in Sussex is great today - Sunday April 6th '08 - the snow is about 2-3" 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.

Alternatively, you can go to the foot of the Downs, just off the Beacon Road. There's a car park on the corner of the junction with Underhill Lane. The slope here is steeper and not quite so long.

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.

Directions to the Ditchling area.

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For more information on Sussex Snow check the Sussex South Downs Guide blog