Length: 17.3km (10.7 miles), 5 out of 10 T=swc.208
After a fairly flat start across the valley of the River Rother, this is a classic Wealden walk - a hilly mix of pasture and woodland, fine panoramic views across valleys, a succession of converted oast houses, a cobnut orchard, and the typical Wealden villages of Ticehurst and Wadhurst. The route also passes very close to the shore of the beautiful Bewl Water reservoir and there are optional extra loops after lunch, adding 3.5km (2.2 miles) or 1.4km (0.9 miles) which takes you down to hidden places on its shoreline. Note that the directions were updated in November 24, modifying the extra loops.
The walk also has a longer option starting in Robertsbridge, for which you catch the 0845 and buy a Robertsbridge return. You should meet the Etchingham walkers at the station.
Trains: Get the 0945 Hastings from Charing Cross (0954 London Bridge) arriving Etchingham at 1101. Return trains from Wadhurst 1651, 1730, xx00, xx30. Buy an Etchingham return.
Lunch: There is a choice of two pubs in Ticehurst for lunch, and a churchyard for picnics. The Bell in the village itself is the first you come to after 6.4km (4 miles) but the Bull in Three Legged Cross, another 1km (0.6 miles) further on, is very much the recommended option.
Tea: In Wadhurst, Artful Grocers, a food store with a cafe attached, which is open till 5pm.
The Greyhound is the first pub, or the
White Hart.
After tea the 3.2km (2 mile) walk down the back lanes is highly recommended. A shorter 2.2 km/1.4 mile but much less attractive option is to follow the main road (pavement all the way).
2 comments:
Just n=5 off the train plus an engaging small dog on his second outing. Ideal weather but getting a bit humid. At Ticehurst, two departed in search of a Smokery. One set off for the Bear, but turned back as it was closed for a wedding. The Bull seemed fine and the two picnicers enjoyed the odd chip with their beer.
After a long loop around Bewel Water, another was lost to visiting friends nearby, leaving the two of us plus dog to enjoy the journey back, the wine compensating for the missed train. A big haul of blackberries. A good day out.
W=A-bit-humid
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