Monthly Archives: January 2015
Ferns, Fossils, Fauna and Inspiration – Hastings Country Park and Nature Reserve – A Scientific Walk
[Author’s Note: I first wrote this little piece back in 2012, but I soon had to add an update (which I expected to be temporary) because of the landslip at Eccelsbourne Glen. Little did I know at the time that I would still have to be updating updates 8 years later – my finger is firmly pointed at the usual antics of Hastings Council and the Park Rangers!
Landslip blocks the path at Ecclesbourne Glen
A river of mud washed away the path.
So, rather than risk this entry turning into a dreary list of amendments, I decided to re-write it; keeping as much of the original as possible, but also adding a few new comments and pictures where I thought they could improve on the original. I hope you like it.]
About The Walk
Dog Violet in park
Many locals agree that one of the best things about living in Hastings is the Hastings Country Park and Nature Reserve. Starting at the East Hill, the park stretches along the cliff tops and valleys (glens) to Firehills, before the land drops away to Pett Level, Winchelsea Beach and Rye. About halfway along the route, a narrow path winds down the cliffs to a secluded, ‘secret’ beach.