BALCOMBE TO HAYWARDS HEATH (LINEAR) SUSSEX

South Bank Group

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Overview

From Balcombe station we head south west, then loop back to cross under the famous Ouse Valley Viaduct. We finish in Haywards Heath where there are cafes and pubs.

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Start time:: 10:50 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Train: London St Pancras (Intl): 09:50 . Farringdon: 09:54. London Blackfriars: 09:59. London Bridge: 10:05. East Croydon: 10:19. arr 10:46 - Balcombe (Brighton train)
Get return to Haywards Heath
Lunch: Bring picnic
Toilet: No toilets until the end of the walk. Use toilet on train.

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 30628 30179
Nearest postcode:: RH17 6JQ
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Start time:: 10:50 am

Balcombe Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 33027 24563
Nearest postcode:: RH16 1LN
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Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Haywards Heath Station

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