Walks you can reach from Wadhurst by train
Sussex · South East England | Walks by foot
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Frant Station to Tunbridge Wells Station (Sussex)
4m direct from Wadhurst.
17km.
High Weald hills, landscaped parkland, bluebell woods, restored heathland, sandstone outcrops, river valley, wooded common, and colonnaded town walkway. Busy road at start.
A shorter variant of Tunbridge Wells Circular – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Stonegate Station Circular via Bateman's (Sussex)
6m direct from Wadhurst.
15km. 5h.
Rolling hills, tranquil valleys, classic English woodland, pastureland, and unspoiled village. Nettles and brambles.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Stonegate Station to Robertsbridge Station (Sussex)
6m direct from Wadhurst.
14km.
Hilly High Weald, valleys, ridgetop village, hornbeam woods, country estate, and panoramic ridge views. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Leigh Station to Tunbridge Wells Station (Kent)
7m direct from Wadhurst.
16km. Moderate ascents. 4h30–7h30.
Rolling Kent hills, pastoral river valleys, parkland, woods, lakes, and commons extending into town. Can be muddy.
Lunch stop: the Leicester Arms Pub (1h–2h in).
End-of-walk rewards: the Mount Edgcumbe, the Grove Tavern, the Compasses, the Bedford, or the Claremont.
Tunbridge Wells Station Circular via Groombridge (Kent)
7m direct from Wadhurst.
Tough: 23km. Moderate ascents. 6h30–11h.
A rambler favourite! Escarpments.
Lunch stops in Frant (1h30–2h30 in): the Abergavenny Arms, or the George.
End-of-walk rewards: the Crown Inn, the High Rocks, or the Pantiles.
Tunbridge Wells Station to Hildenborough Station (Kent)
7m direct from Wadhurst.
17km.
Town commons, woodland tracks, wild flower meadows, country park, river paths, and quiet roads. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Tunbridge Wells Station to Tonbridge Station (Kent)
7m direct from Wadhurst.
14km.
Town commons, woodland tracks, wild flower meadows, country park, river and lake paths, and urban roads. Can be muddy.
An alternative variant of Tunbridge Wells to Hildenborough – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Etchingham Station Circular (Sussex)
15m direct from Wadhurst.
22km.
High Weald, rolling hills, woods, Sussex Border Path, and quiet farmland. Can be muddy.
A variant of Wadhurst Circular – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Robertsbridge Station Circular via Brightling (Sussex)
15m direct from Wadhurst.
18km. 5h30.
East Sussex countryside, rolling hills, fields, and woodland around Brightling. No lunch stop.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Robertsbridge Station to Uckfield Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Wadhurst.
38km.
Linear walk across East Sussex, farmland, fields, villages, and countryside between Robertsbridge and Uckfield. Can be overgrown.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Robertsbridge Station to Battle Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Wadhurst.
17km. 5h30.
Linear southerly walk, rolling High Weald countryside, and historic town finish.
An alternative variant of Robertsbridge Circular – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Pevensey and Westham Station to Battle Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Wadhurst.
Tough: 29km. Moderate ascents. 8h–13h30.
An essential walk! Beautiful landscapes and multiple historic sights.
Highlights: Pevensey Castle, Herstmonceux Castle, Battle Abbey and Battlefield, Battle Abbey and Battlefield, Pevensey Levels, and Battle itself.
Lunch stops: Nuthatch Kitchen and Terrace (2h30–4h in), or the Ash Tree Inn (4h30–8h in).
End-of-walk rewards: the White Hart Pub, or Battle Abbey and Battlefield.