Distance: 11.8 Miles or 19 km for those more metrically minded
Difficulty: 3 out of 10
Train: Take the 9:46 AM Hastings bound train from London Charing Cross (stopping at London Bridge at 9:55), arriving at Battle at 11:05. Return trains from Battle are at 07 and 46 minutes past the hour. Buy a day return to Battle.
This is a pretty walk through the rolling hills of 1066 country. It offers some fabulous views of the surrounding country-side with a picturesque town and historic abbey. You can find more information about the walk and download the walk instructions here.
The recommended lunch spot is in Netherfield (8 miles or 13km into the walk) where there is the White Hart -- call ahead 01424 817 848. Tea and other late afternoon refreshments can be had at various places back in Battle.
Enjoy the walk!
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#4# alighted from the train in Battle and 4 returned. Did everyone else have something so much better to do on this #hot-and-sunny-day. Or maybe it was the lack of a lunchtime pub? The intrepid 4 arrived at the Whote Hart in Netherfield after 3 and for the 2 lunchers negotiations were required. Everyone was fed and the view was magnificent. Or maybe it was the poorly maintained paths between Penhurst and Netherfield? In a few years this may be completely overgrown. Opinions were divided but there is much to enjoy in this remote part of Kent. Fields full of wild flowers and grasses and the lovely views. Some excitement came in the form of newly wheened calves giving chase and looking for affection- my first experience of being nibbled by one. We arrived back in time for the 1746 back to London, having insufficient time for a cold beer at the end.
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