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Rother Group

We are the Rother Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This walk is from the National Trust Car park at Bodiam Castle, and takes in the Rother valley towards Salehurst. It takes in some varied landscapes and ancient byways, and includes several hills. 

 

Given the rather doom laden weather forecast. The walk my well be shortened to circa 5 miles 

Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.2km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
circular

Bring drinks and possibly snacks for a refreshment stop en route, lunch available at the Castle Inn or National Trust cafe at the end of the walk.  There are about 10 stiles and some fields with livestock; we encountered cows, sheep and horses, so dogs will need to be on leads for part of the route.  

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 78397 25392
Nearest postcode:
TN32 5UD
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Start time:
10:00 am

Bodiam Castle Car park is Free for National Trust members, £4 for non members. Try to care share with a member !

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking