Tue, 13 Sept
|Rushlake Green
The Price of Principle
A walk following (literally) in the footsteps of Richard Woodman, ironmaster of Warbleton. Hear his tale in his own words.
Time & Location
13 Sept 2022, 14:00 – 16:30
Rushlake Green, Rushlake Green, Heathfield TN21 9QE, UK
About the event
This walk is led by Graham Kean from Wealden District Council. M 07985 812045 graham.kean@wealden.gov.uk. Booking is not required, just turn up a good 10 minutes before the start time.
Walk distance: 4 miles
Walk duration: 2.5 hrs
Meet-up point: Village green in centre of Rushlake Green village, Warbleton. Post code TN21 9QE. Map Ref TQ 627 184. What3Words https://w3w.co/sunroof.dwarves.sofas Free street parking in village.
Walk details: This is classed as a Leisurely walk, undulating throughout with 4 stiles and 3 gates. Richard was a man who would have lived a full life had he but stuck to iron-making but who would pay the ultimate penalty for speaking out against the religious upheavals of the Tudor period by being burnt at the stake.
Information: Please bring a drink & a snack. Children welcome but must be accompanied by an adult who holds parental responsibility. Cafe avalaible.