Heathfield to Five Ashes loop

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Overview

An undulating walk with some quiet lanes, tracks and a short section of a busy road. Crossing fields with stiles of which some had dog access. Picnic lunch at Five Ashes village hall/ recreation ground. Some muddy patches.

Wednesday, 3 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Coffee and lunch stop

Dogs welcome but lead walking necessary on lanes and as we are now in the shooting season there were many pheasants around in this area.

Features

Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 58668 21426
Nearest postcode:: TN21 8PF
what3words:: insisting.slamming.mash

Start time:: 10:00 am

Car park in recreation ground in Tower Street B2203

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