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The other Ashdown Forest

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Overview

Circular walk from Hartfield via Pooh Sticks Bridge, Five Hundred Acre Wood, Greenwood Gate, Old Mill Farm, Bunker's Hill, Buckhurst Park and Withyham. 

Much of the walk is on the 80% of Ashdown Forest that was not saved as commons.  Excellent views.

Undulating, but no steep climbs

Please bring a picnic.

Not suitable for dogs

Sunday, 3 September 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 47976 35815
Nearest postcode:
TN7 4JB
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Start time:
10:00 am

Entering Hartfield from the north via Edenbridge Rd or Castlefield you should see a sign (just before a width restriction) indicating parking is available, on the left, in Hartfield Primary School Car Park (Sundays only)

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
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