Cuckoo Fields & Ersham Park, Hailsham

Welcome to the Cuckoo Fields & Ersham Park Travel Plan webpage!

Here at Paul Basham Associates, we are your ‘Travel Plan Coordinators’, which means we are here to help you make informed travel choices and provide advice on your local area and the surrounding travel opportunities.

This page intends to keep residents up to date on local information such as:

  • Your local area
  • Walking routes
  • Cycling routes
  • Bus stops and information
  • Rail travel
  • Sustainable driving

Much of the information provided on this page is through website links to ensure that the information we give to you is up to date, particularly with bus and rail timetable information! This information is correct as of January 2026.

Your Local Area

Your home is in proximity to numerous facilities located in and around Hailsham. Your area is well served by pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, public transport and local amenities. If you are a Ersham Park resident, Hailsham Centre is approximately 1.5km away. If you are a Cuckoo Fields resident, the centre is approximately 1km away.

We have provided a map below which gives an indication as to where you may find certain facilities.

Walking

Benefits to walking include:

  1. Increasing your cardiovascular fitness
  2. Lowering anxiety and stress
  3. Boosting your energy and improving your mood
  4. Strengthening your bones, improving your balance and boosting your muscle power

Social Walking

If you’re looking to get your steps in and make new friends at the same time, then The Ramblers may be for you. The Ramblers are a walking charity with hundreds of groups across the country to choose from.

Your closest group is the ‘Beachy Head Ramblers’, who host walks all over East Sussex. Newcomers are welcomed and walks are held on Wednesdays (typically 9-12 miles) and on Fridays (shorter walks). You can try up to three walks before joining, and membership is just £3.75 a month – why not give it a go?

For more information, visit: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/ramblers-groups/beachy-head-group

Walking Routes

There is a walk for everyone! East Sussex County Council have provided a webpage that shows all circular, countryside and long distance walks, with interactive maps included.

For more information, head to: https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisure-tourism/discover-east-sussex/walks-east-sussex-map

Cycling

Benefits of Cycling:

  • Decreases your stress levels
  • Improves posture and coordination
  • Strengthens bones and improves joint mobility
  • Reduces congestion
  • Saves you money
  • Increased cardiovascular fitness

When you are cycling it is important that you stay safe and follow the highway code! We have provided a few handy tips below:

  • Look and signal to show drivers what you plan to do, make eye contact where possible
  • Wear a correctly fitted cycle helmet that is securely fastened
  • Where possible, try to maintain a safe distance when you cycle
  • Wear high-visibility and reflective clothing and accessories at all times

National Cycle Network

Cycling from Cuckoo Fields & Ersham Park is quick and easy. National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 21 (seen below) runs through Hailsham, located just a 1-minute cycle from Ersham Park, and a 3-minute cycle from Cuckoo Fields. The full NCN Route 21 runs from London to Eastbourne, however the route provides an immediate connection to Polegate and Eastbourne to the south and Horam and Heathfield to the north.

You can find out more about this route (and more!) at: https://www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/national-cycle-network/

Public Rights of Way

Your home is close to a number of Public Rights of Way (PRoW) routes and the map below shows which routes are near you!

For more information and an interactive PRoW map, visit: https://row.eastsussex.gov.uk/standardmap.aspx

Buses

Why take the Bus?

There are many reasons why you should started considering using the bus, such as:

  • The walk to and from the bus is a great way to incorporate some physical activity into your daily routine.
  • You have the opportunity to relax whilst on your journey and could even proactively use your time, such as reading a book.
  • Season tickets could offer unlimited travel services and can provide cheaper alternatives than running a car.
  • Contributing towards cleaner air.

Your local area benefits from a number of local bus routes operated by Cuckmere Buses and Stagecoach. Your closest stops (Coldthorn Lane for Ersham Park and Swan Road for Cuckoo Fields) are a 4-minute walk or 1-minute cycle away. A summary of the routes and timetables is shown below.

For more information, visit both bus providers at: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables or https://www.cuckmerebuses.org.uk/timetables.htm

Rail

Your closest train station is ‘Polegate’. The station is accessible from Ersham Park via a 20-minute bus journey via the 1B and Regency 54/53 or 51. The station is also accessible from Cuckoo Fields, via a 31-minute service via the H1 and 52/53 services.

Polegate station is well connected, with regular services to Brighton, Eastbourne, Ore and London Victoria.

To see the live departure board, visit the National Rail website here: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/live-trains/departures/polegate/

Sustainable Driving

We understand that sometimes driving is the only option. Therefore, using sustainable driving practices such as car sharing can help save you money and reduce your impact on the environment!

Why not give lift-sharing a go? Wiltshire’s scheme is part of the national Liftshare network which allows you to find drivers or passengers to share your journey. This helps to save money, reduce congestion and allows you to meet new people. Find out more at: https://liftshare.com/uk/community/wiltshire .

With the move towards hybrid and electric vehicles in the coming years, now is the time to make the switch and go electric!

Electric vehicles are more affordable than you may think, and offer amazing benefits such as:

  • Lower / no fuel costs
  • Lower / no emissions tax
  • Lower maintenance costs
  • Eco-friendly with minimal emissions

Zapmap is a useful website that provides information on public charging points. Find out more at: www.zap-map.com/

Sustainable Travel Vouchers

Each address at Cuckoo Fields & Ersham Park is eligible for:

  • £150 Halfords cycle voucher
  • A bus ticket up to the value of £150
  • Reimbursement on rail travel up to the value of £150

If a claim has already been made for your address you may not be eligible to claim again. To check your eligibility to claim this, contact us at travelplan@paulbashamassociates.com

You can also contract us at this email address if you have any further questions about the offer.

For the terms and conditions, please click HERE.