The Heritage Coast Route (2-3 days, 55 miles)

Start at Eastbourne's seafront and head west along the coast road towards Birling Gap, where the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs create one of England's most photographed landscapes. The road rises and falls dramatically, so take it steady in a larger motorhome. Continue to Seaford and then inland through the Cuckmere Valley on the A259 towards Lewes, the county town perched above the River Ouse. From Lewes, head south to Newhaven and along the coast through Peacehaven to Brighton. The A259 coast road is well-suited to motorhomes throughout, with several pull-in viewpoints along the clifftops.

The 1066 Country Route (2 days, 40 miles)

Follow in the footsteps of history, starting at Battle, where the famous 1066 battlefield sits just off the A2100. The town has a large car park that accommodates motorhomes. Head south on the A2100 to Hastings, with its atmospheric Old Town, fishing quarter, and funicular railways. Continue east along the coast through St Leonards to Bexhill, home to the striking De La Warr Pavilion. Then turn inland on the A259 and A268 to Rye, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in England. The roads on this route are all suitable for larger vehicles, with only the final approach into Rye's town centre requiring some care on narrower streets.

The South Downs Way (1-2 days, 30 miles)

Explore the downland interior by following the A27 corridor. Start at Lewes and head east towards Firle, where a narrow but passable lane leads to Firle Beacon with outstanding views across the Weald. Continue to Alfriston, a beautiful village in the Cuckmere Valley accessible via the A27 and then south on minor roads. The village has limited but usable motorhome parking near the church. Head north through Arlington to the market town of Hailsham, then east through the High Weald landscape to Burwash, where Rudyard Kipling's home Bateman's sits in a sheltered valley. Roads here are narrower, so this route suits motorhomes under 7.5 metres best.