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Rural Ways

Rural Ways aims to encourage national and overseas visitors Hillside view of fields and walkersto the South East Region to enjoy the many countryside and outdoor recreation attractions the Region has to offer.

Visitors are encouraged to stay in the countryside, buy local produce, enjoy the tranquillity and beauty of the South East's rural areas, and make the most of the walking, cycling and equestrian opportunities available to them.

Rural Ways Logo2The Rural Ways consumer web site, is dedicated to promoting the Project area, which runs from Kent through to Hampshire. The website has a countryside calendar listing special rural events taking place in the South East, as well as news on walking, cycling and riding in the region.

Businesses who have attended the Tourism South East 'Welcome Walkers' and 'Welcome Cyclists' courses are listed on searchable accommodation pages.

Any rural businesses looking to be involved in the counties of Kent, Surrey, Hampshire, East and West Sussex should contact Rural Ways by email to info@ruralways.org.uk or telephone the TSE Development Team on 023 8062 5522.

Project Partners: Tourism South East, East Sussex County Council, Kent County Council, Hampshire County Council, Surrey County Council, West Sussex County Council, South Downs Conservation Board, High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, North Downs Way and the South Downs Way.

This Project has been assisted by funding from Defra, (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).