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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 takes us to Chelwood Vachery on the Ashdown Forest via the grounds of the Ashdown Park Hotel before retracing our route via the Old Airstrip.  Hopefully there will still be bluebells and azaleas in bloom in the Vachery. No stiles but a small stream to cross.

Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.8km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Suggest you bring a drink with you.

Parking fees apply on the Forest but if anyone would like a lift from Crowborough as I have a permit, please get in touch.

Pauline paulinebastick@aol.com

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 43281 32355
Nearest postcode:
RH18 5JR
what3words:
chucked.growth.funnels
Start time:
9:45 am

Starting point - Ashdown Forest Visitors Centre, Coleman's Hatch 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