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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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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

Overview

 An 8 mile , circular walk, around the Combe Valley Countryside Park.  The walk initially follows a flat course  passing through the Filsham Reedbeds { the largest reedbed in Sussex } and the Combe Haven S.S.I before heading to Crowhurst for a picnic lunch stop in the recreation ground. After lunch the walk takes us up hill before heading back down into Combe Valley and then up over fields with far reaching views before heading back down to the cars. We will begin our walk from the 'free' car park,  opposite the entrance to Blackbrooks Garden Center in Lewis Road, St. Leonards .  The walk is a delight for Birdwatchers and naturalists alike.

Saturday, 12 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.6km / 7.8mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

 Although the walk is 'usually' dog friendly , on the last recce walk Lynn and I were confronted by a number of cows, calves and a bull blocking the path. A detour was found but this may cause a problem for dog owners as the diversion we chose had a locked gate to climb. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 76951 08472
Nearest postcode:
TN38 8BD
what3words:
scars.puddles.work
Start time:
10:00 am

free car park opposite entrance to Blackbrooks Garden center in Lewis Avenue , St.Leonards on sea.

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