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Overview

Join Us for a Scenic Circular Walk in Ashdown Forest!

Discover the charm of Crowborough, the largest inland town in East Sussex and the second-highest point in the county. The town is also famously known as the home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the author of the Sherlock Holmes novels.

Our journey begins in Crowborough and takes us out to the Ashdown Forest, where we’ll walk along the edge of Five Hundred Acre Wood, better known as the Hundred Acre Wood from the Winnie the Pooh stories first published in October 1926.

From there, we’ll head east to visit the enchanting Garden of Eden Waterfall, followed by a trek up to Nutley Windmill and then to Friends Clump, where you can enjoy spectacular views across the Ashdown Forest.

We’ll then make our way back to Crowborough through The Warren and return to the meeting point. To wrap up the walk, there’s an opportunity to relax and enjoy a drink at a local pub, where everyone will be warmly welcomed!

Important Information:

  • Parking: Please use the long-stay parking area, which is free of charge.
  • Facilities: Public toilets are not available at the start (you can discreetly use those in a nearby supermarket).
  • Dogs: Well-supervised dogs are welcome. Please bring a fixed lead, as there will be roads to cross.
  • What to Bring: Walking boots are recommended. Don’t forget lunch and plenty of water!
  • Start Time: we will start at 10:00 am prompt so please be there at least 10 minutes before so you lace up your boots and check-in!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sunday, 30 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.7km / 12.2mi
Ascent:
446m / 1463ft
Type:
circular

If you can, please RSVP to this walk via our Meetup site. This will give our volunteer walk leaders an idea of how many are attending.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 51504 30988
Nearest postcode:
TN6 1DP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet in the long-stay car park at the back of Waitrose and adjacent to Morrisons in Crowborough.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking