Eastbourne Walking Festival set to return this year

The 10-day festival, organised by Visit Eastbourne, will be held on September 18 through to September 27 and comprises of 50 free-to-join guided walks and also self-guided walks.

Eastbourne Borough Council’s Margaret Bannister said, “This annual festival is a fantastic opportunity to showcase some of the amazing coast to country landscapes and famous landmarks that surround Eastbourne.

“Walkers can enjoy a series of themed walks, ranging from mindfulness and wellbeing to the archaeology of the Seven Sisters and even a vintage post box walk.

“With an anticipated increase in UK staycations for the remainder of the year, particularly those focused on getting out in the great outdoors, the Eastbourne Walking Festival will be a key driver for our town’s tourism industry.

“Visitors can take comfort in the knowledge that Eastbourne’s accommodation providers, restaurants and services have worked incredibly hard implementing the necessary safety measures to successfully become covid-ready, and what better place for a staycation than the UK’s sunniest town.”

According to the council, to allow for social distancing, guided walks will have a limited capacity with walk leaders receiving additional training on leading walks safely to comply with current guidelines.

More information on the Eastbourne Walking Festival, including signing up to guided walks through the event’s online calendar, can be found on www.eastbournewalkingfestival.com

Spaces are limited and people have been urged to book places to avoid disappointment.

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