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Overview

Ashdown Forest this walk starts from Hollies car park just up the road from Duddleswell.

The walk on the Forest includes the local features; Friends Clump, Camp Hill, Nutley Windmill and The Airman’s Grave.

More information about the Ashdown can be found at Ashdown Visitor Centre near Wychcross.

The walk should provide views across the AONB providing the weather allows.

This walk will be part of the HWWF.

Tuesday, 12 September 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.4km / 5.2mi
Ascent:
248.4m / 815ft
Type:
circular

Please bring a drink and a snack

There is not a cafe or pub on the walking route but maybe found within a short distance of the finish.

Please note Ashdown Forest parking charges apply.Payment May be made using an app or by phone. Realistically it will take us more than a couple of hours to complete the walk so you will need to pay for 4hours.The second photo shows these charges . 
You may already have an annual permit.

If you bring a dog there may be cattle  grazing on the forest so please ensure they are on a lead when necessary. We also need to cross a couple of roads.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 46166 28643
Nearest postcode:
TN22 3JA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Hollies Car Park There is additional parking over the road.

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