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High Weald Walkers Group

We are the High Weald Walkers Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

The walk goes into Ashdown Forest and heads to Friars Gate Farm. We then head for Park Grove and onto the High Weald Landscape Trail, and turn towards the London Road and into Royal Mires Wood. We cross the B2188 and head for Friars Gate and return through 100 acre wood and down Church Hill back to Old Lane. There is a short section of busy road and 4 stiles.

Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Bring your own drinks and picnic.

Contact Paul and Marian Saunders. 07799 955679 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 50744 31300
Nearest postcode:
TN6 1RX
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Start time:
9:45 am

The walk starts from Old Lane, St John's. As you drive up Old Lane from St John's Rd look out for a Telegraph pole on the left-hand side of the Lane and a newish close-boarded fence just past on the left, the walk starts here. What 3 Words are :- cubes.receiving.sadly

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