Balcombe Circular via Nymans
A circular walkSussexSouth East England
Recommended: Many worthy historic sights along this route — Nymans itself, the village of Slaugham, and two beautiful medieval churches. The first half of the walk is through idyllic rolling woodland. The second half is marred by mostly following (very quiet) roads and lanes rather than footpaths. Mostly secluded.
Woodland: half under tree cover.
Footbridge and Lake Overflow at Nymans Woodland (National Trust; 1h15 in; 3h to visit)
Bench With View of the Lake, High Weald National Landscape (National Trust; 1h15 in; 3h to visit)
Nymans: "An extensive yet intimate garden set around a romantic house and ruins" (National Trust; 1h45 in; 3h to visit).
St Mary's Church (2h15 in)
Slaugham: Very small, but picturesque (2h15 in).
The Ruins of Slaugham Place: The remains of a fine Tudor mansion (2h30 in).
St Mark's Church, Staplefield (3h in)
3 lunch spots: Handcross (1h45 in) — Nymans café, JO.CO cafe, or the Red Lion
1 end-of-walk reward: the Victory
Warnings: Can be muddy.
Credits
Adapted from: Time Out Country Walks Volume 1.
Similar walk: the Saturday Walkers Club.