Steyning brings together local history and specific landscape features: more than 125 listed buildings date back to the Middle Ages; Allotment Lane leads to Steyning Coombe, one of the three old chalk grassland meadows of the Steyning Downland Scheme. There is also the River and Countryside Walk along the River Adur. If you are looking for accommodation in Steyning, these different highlights can help structure your plans: history, a named landscape or a circular walk each offer a different way to experience the place.

History on two scales

Steyning has more than 125 listed buildings dating back to the Middle Ages. Its historic building stock is a focus in its own right, not merely a reference to a single building.

The Steyning Museum tells the story of the local area from prehistoric times to the present day. This offers a different view across time from the listed buildings, whose history dates back to the Middle Ages. If you are deciding which cultural themes to prioritise during your stay, you can distinguish between a focus on architecture and the chronological history of the area.

Chalk grassland and the national park

Allotment Lane leads to Steyning Coombe, one of the three old chalk grassland meadows of the Steyning Downland Scheme. The meadow is a specific point of reference for the chalk grassland theme. Steyning also provides access to the South Downs National Park. A particular meadow and access to a national park are therefore two distinct landscape features.

Circular walk along the River Adur

For a circular walk along the river, the River and Countryside Walk has specific planning details: it starts in Steyning, is 6.5 miles long, is easy and follows a circular route; it runs along the banks of the River Adur. “Circular route” describes the route shape, while “easy” indicates the difficulty; the 6.5-mile length provides another point of reference when choosing. Along the way, the walk crosses the Downslink. This is a bridleway connecting the South Downs Way with the North Downs Way. It helps to distinguish between the two names: the River and Countryside Walk is the circular route along the Adur, while the Downslink is the crossed connection between the two Ways.

Travel by bus

Bus route 2 runs from Rottingdean in Brighton via Brighton and Shoreham-by-Sea to Steyning and is operated by Brighton and Hove Buses. If you are considering travelling by bus, use these named places as a guide and check the current timetable before your journey: routes and service details may change. The bus connection and the River and Countryside Walk answer different planning questions: the route goes to Steyning, while the walk starts there.

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