Balcombe Staplefield Circular

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Overview

Balcombe Church , Balcombe Lake, Kemps farm, Sidnye Farm, Staplefield, Allen's Farm, West Up Farm. A walk with views of the High Weald and South Downs with the colours of autumn weather permitting.

Picnic lunch at Staplefield.

Please bring a picnic lunch and text the walk leader to join this Walk.

Thursday, 23 October 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.6km / 9.7mi
Ascent:: 400m / 1312ft
Type:: circular

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 30676 30961
Nearest postcode:: RH17 6PX
what3words:: jots.migrants.stuff

Start time:: 10:00 am

Long layby beside B2036 just north of Balcombe Church.

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