Sun 21 Sept
|Wadhurst Station
The High Weald: History in the Hills
Explore the undulating hills of the High Weald from Wadhurst
Time & Location
21 Sept 2025, 10:30 – 15:30
Wadhurst Station, Wadhurst TN5 6SB, UK
About the event
Starting at Wadhurst station we'll head west towards Lightlands, built in 1544 on the site of King John’s Hunting Lodge. From there, we'll join the Sussex Border Path and enter Eridge Park and visit the folly at Danegate. The return leg gives views of Rotherfield before returning to Wadhurst via the high points of Marks Cross, Best Beech and the former convent at The Mount.
Walk distance: 12 miles
Walk duration: 5 hrs
Obstacles: A hilly walk.
Meet-up point: Wadhurst Station TN5 6SB, £4 Parking charges apply on a Sunday use the APCOA App Location 1969. Map Ref TQ 62134 33001. Nearest postcode: TN5 6SB
Information: This walk is led by Mark Lavenstien from West Kent Walking Group. Please bring a picnic lunch.