Healthy new year

Festive indulgence begone, it's time to blow away the cobwebs and the carbs with some healthy activities in beautiful surroundings.

Head to Rye Bay Nature Reserve for a whole host of healthy activities from a New Year's Day birdwatching walk to World Wetlands Day walks (morning and afternoon), a winter owls walk, rambles, beach cleans and more. 

Take a stroll along the cliffs of Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve, via the East Hill Lift for gorgeous views across the beach and Old Town. Wander Bottle Alley by day to the pier, or by night to enjoy the fabulous light show, or follow the Hastings Heritage Trail. 

Follow the sculpture trail at Battle Abbey to meet the Norman and Saxon soldiers on the battlefield before warming up in the Visitor Centre and café. Or stroll the stylish promenade of Bexhill seafront stopping for a visit to the De La Warr Pavilion's latest exhibition or a browse of the town's modern vintage shops.

In the Hastings Tourist Information Centre you'll find a range of guidebooks to walks across 1066 Country, priced between £2.99 and £3.99, as well as plenty of free resources and expert advice from the staff. And for more inspiration, see our walks and guided walks pages.

Feeling like an off-grid retreat? Start January by clearing your mind at Swallowtail Hill. Wake up to wonderful meadow views, take long walks, soak in the wood fired hot tub, and make plans and resolutions around the fire.

For festive fun, check out our Christmas page, and for cosy ways to warm up after your bracing walks, see Let's get cosy.