Combe Valley Park

History

Combe Valley Countryside Park was first mooted in 1993 as part of the North Bexhill Strategic Framework. It was developed as an idea from the 'strategic gap' planning policies so as to provide a green space between Hastings and Bexhill.

In 2003, Pebsham Countryside Park Project Steering Group was set up to mastermind the restoration of the landfill areas and to manage the countryside between the towns. The Steering Group was formed of representatives from the three Councils, Rother, Hastings and East Sussex.

In 2005, the Steering Group were able to undertake a major public consultation, prepared a development strategy and carried out works to footpaths and signage using funding from a S106 Planning Obligation from Southern Water and the European INTERREG 111 'Access for All' project.

In 2008 Pebsham Countryside Park Project Management Board was formed comprising representatives from Hastings Borough Council, Rother District Council, East Sussex County Council, Crowhurst Parish Council and Sussex Wildlife Trust.

About

In 2012 Pebsham Countryside Park was renamed Combe Valley Countryside Park.

Combe Valley Countryside Park covers approximately 2.3 square miles an area of (1480 acres).

About half the land is privately owned and farmed and the remainder is managed by Hastings Borough Council. The area has two SSSI's (Sites of Special Scientific Interest) and treasures a huge amount of wildlife. The central valley floods in winter encouraging waterfowl like ducks, geese, herons, egrets. It has also got an established colony of cormorants.

There is fine countryside to enjoy including Filsham Reedbeds, the disused railway and Bulverhythe beach. If you visit the park area, please stay on designated public footpaths and bridleways. 

More information can be found on the Combe Valley Countryside Park website.

Features and Facilities

  There is so much to see and do at Combe Valley Countryside Park. The wealth of facilities include:

• Cycling
• Walks
• Horse riding
• Café on the beach
• Toilets
• Seaside
• Features

Whilst there are also a number of great features that make the park such a lovely place to visit and explore, such as:

• Paths
• Bridleways
• Way marking signs
• Notice Boards
• Gates
• Bridges
• Wildlife
• Ponds

The park is accessible for wheelchair or buggy use.

More information can be found on the Combe Valley Countryside Park website.