Wilmington
71 MILES ALONG THE WEALDWAY FROM GRAVESEND
Wilmington is famous for its `Long man of Wilmington', a figure carved into the sloping chalk hillside. It is a small place, only just off the Wealdway, but has accommodation, pubs and restaurants.
Accommodation
Crossways Hotel
Lewes Road, Wilmington, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5SG
Tel: 01323 482455
Type: Hotel accommodation and Restaurant
Info: ¾ mile off Wealdway
The Giant's Rest
The Street, Wilmington, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5SQ
Tel: 01323 870207
Type: Inn accommodation
Info: ¾ mile off Wealdway; food served
Pubs and Restaurants
Crossways Hotel
Refer to Accommodation
Type: Hotel and Restaurant
Info: ¾ mile off Wealdway
The Giant's Rest
The Street, Wilmington, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5SQ
Tel: 01323 870207
Type: Inn accommodation
Info: ¾ mile off Wealdway; food served
The Sussex Ox
Milton Street, Polegate, East Sussex BN26 5RL
Tel: 01323 870840
Type: Pub
Info: Real ale; food served; 15 mins walk from Wealdway; a great Harvey’s pub, and well worth a visit.
Beer in the Evening page for The Giants Rest
Beer in the Evening page for The Sussex Ox
Public Transport
Eastbourne rail station is located in
Terminus Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3QJ [MAP]
Bus Services connect to many locations, including some on the Wealdway: Jevington, Lower Horsebridge, Upper Dicker, and Wilmington