| From: Horsham [TQ 177310] |
| To: Rye [TQ 916204] |
| Distance: 144 km |
High Weald Landscape Trail
Location: Sussex, Kent
OS Maps: Explorer 134; 135; 136; 125
The
High Weald Landscape Trail crosses the counties of West Sussex, East Sussex
and Kent, from Horsham to Rye, and provides an opportunity to explore the heart
of south-east England. Meandering through the intimate rolling landscape of
small fields, hop gardens, orchards, flower rich meadows, and ancient woodland,
studded with ponds and sandstone outcrops, the 90 mile Trail links the ridge
top villages and the historic gardens for which the area is famous. The trail
is suitable for beginners and seasoned walkers and can be completed in seven
to ten days or undertaken in sections. It is accessible by public transport
at a number of points, allowing you to return to your starting point without
retracing your steps. The route is well signposted and waymarked with the High
Weald Landscape Trail logo. The
Trail guide describes the route in seven sections as follows:
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Section
1 Western High Weald - from Horsham to Cuckfield. |
| Guide Book: [Click for further information or to purchase] | |
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The High Weald Landscape Trail by: Lorna Jenner and Eila Lawton. The guide is really two books in one. The outer part contains a fascinating introduction to the region, followed by seven chapters each describing a part of the route from a particular perspective. These chapters correspond to the route stages and are: Horsham to Cuckfield - A Forest Landscape; Cuckfield to East Grinstead - A Landscape for Leisure; East Grinstead to Groombridge - Man's Mark on the Landscape; Groombridge to Matfield - A Lordly Landacape; Matfield to Rolvenden - A Productive Landscape; Rolvenden to Flackley Ash - A Changing Landscape; Flackley Ash to Rye - A Landscape of Rivers and Marsh. |
| Tourist information and Accommodation: |
| TIC's are located at Royal Tunbridge Wells and Rye TIC information page |
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