Length: 17km (10.6 miles) 5 out of 10
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"The area around Wadhurst is one of the prettiest parts of the Weald – a place of hidden valleys, ancient woods, and quaint old farms which feel far away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. This walk gives you a perfect introduction to it. Starting at Wadhurst station, it follows the Sussex Border Path to lunch at a pub in Cousley Wood, and then descends with fine panoramic views to Bewl Water Reservoir, whose shore is open and unfenced unlike many other reservoirs, and which makes a fine spot to while away some time on a sunny day."
After lunch, there are options to shorten the walk (8 miles) or take a longer route (12.2 miles).
Trains: Get the 0945 Hastings train from Charing Cross (London Bridge 0954) arriving Wadhurst at 1050. Return trains are xx01 and xx29. At the time of writing, Advance Tickets are available.
Tea: various options in Wadhurst, which is 1.4 mile walk down the main road (with a pavement all the way) to the station
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I’m going for broke and saying there were #29 people on the walk, in #cloudy-but-dry weather and quite muddy in places. A walker had booked 6 places in the Old Vine, and 25 of us turned up for lunch. Although the staff were rather alarmed, they did brilliantly and produced some lovely food for us even though there was only one person at the bar and one chef. For at least an hour, we were the only customers in the pub. I think all in all they were pleased that we all ordered food and drink although they did suggest it may be helpful to ring or even order ahead of arrival next time.
The trees still retained some autumn colour and the ground was covered in gold and green leaves. We passed a maple tree, the ground underneath it carpeted by red and gold leaves.
The group split up as follows: 9 (or more) did the middle distance route, 6 did the short route and 6 did the long route.
A few people stopped in Wadhurst for refreshments, and a small group of 3 walked the country route back to the station where we were met by the 6 who had done the long route and caught the 17.04 back to London.
Thank you to Pete G for posting this lovely walk.
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