Mountains & hills · South East England
The Rails
In or near Alfriston.
The Rails — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 118 m.
Andy Beecroft — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Mungo's Central Station · 3.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
The Rails is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 118 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SEVEN SISTERS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Rails is a mountain located in South-East England. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails and climbing opportunities, suitable for different skill levels. The area provides a natural setting for those interested in hiking and exploring the British landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8007, 0.1352
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- Alfriston
- Postcode
- BN26 5TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Nearest railway station
- Mungo's Central Station — 3.2 km
Sources
- osm: n10107992322 (ODbL)
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Alfriston Camping Park
Caravan parks · 1.1 km
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Follers Manor
Manor houses · 1.3 km
Litlington White Horse.
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Deans Place
Hotels · 1.5 km
Star Inn
Hotels · 1.7 km
Alfriston Clergy House
Historic houses · 1.7 km
George Inn
Hotels · 1.7 km
Church of St. Andrew, Alfriston
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Alfriston Market Cross
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
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Where to eat & stay near The Rails
Places to stay
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Alfriston Camping Park
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Alfriston Camping Park
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Deans Place
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Star Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Rails?
- The Rails is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN26 5TU), in the parish of Alfriston.
- What is The Rails?
- The Rails — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 118 m.
- How do I get to The Rails?
- The nearest railway station is Mungo's Central Station, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN26 5TU.
- Is The Rails a protected site?
- Yes — The Rails is part of the SEVEN SISTERS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to The Rails?
- The nearest railway station is Mungo's Central Station, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN26 5TU.