Sheffield Park Bluebell Railway route - Ramblers

Sevenoaks Group

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Overview

The walk starts with a heritage journey on the Bluebell Railway steam train, puffing its way from Sheffield Park to picturesque Kingscote. Our trail back to the start takes in tranquil woodland scenes, the Sussex Border Path, views of Highbrook Church - and, of course, bluebells.

Saturday, 4 May 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Please buy a single ticket from Sheffield Park to Kingscote (£12.70) and meet on the station platform. The train leaves Sheffield Park at 10.30 and arrives at Kingscote at 11.01.

Please bring a picnic.

No dogs please.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 40436 23604
Nearest postcode:: TN22 3QL
what3words:: sneezing.budget.usual

Start time:: 10:00 am

Free car park at Sheffield Park station. Please buy a single ticket to Kingscote (£12.70) and meet on the platform for Kingscote in time for the 10.30 train.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 40436 23604
Nearest postcode:: TN22 3QL
what3words:: sneezing.budget.usual

Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Walk finishes back at Sheffield Park Station Car Park.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

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a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
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