The River Cuckmere in East Sussex is managed by the Southdown Angling Association, offering diverse fishing spots.
Originating in Heathfield and flowing to Exceat, the river has a swift current attributed to the Wealden Clay.
The Long Man of Wilmington adorns the South Downs valley.
Fish species like carp, perch, and pike inhabit the river.
The River Cuckmere
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About The River Cuckmere
The River Cuckmere in East Sussex is owned by the Southdown Angling Association, which has different fishing spots for everyone.
The river starts in Heathfield and flows south and then west towards its main tributary, the Bull River. It then continues south and joins the main stream of the Cuckmere at Hellingly before reaching the sea at Exceat, the only undeveloped river mouth in Sussex. The name “Cuckmere” means fast flowing, which makes sense because the river flows quickly, especially in the first 4 miles where it drops 100 meters due to the impermeable Wealden Clay.
The river valley in the South Downs is home to the Long Man of Wilmington, a 231ft tall figure carved into the chalk, possibly dating back to the sixth century.
The river has a variety of fish including bream, carp, chub, dace, eels, gudgeon, perch, pike, roach, and rudd.