We are the Mid Sussex Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This is the classic circuit of the Forest, using critical links to join up the various sections. From Box car park we will head towards Camp Hill, with a slight diversion in the hope of getting views to the Downs, and then make our way to Gills Lap. There is then a descent to Newbridge before a climb up the other side of Kidd’s Hill towards the Broadstone area of the Forest and the Forest Centre (lunch). The route then goes through the grounds of the Ashdown Park Hotel before a brief exploration north of Chelwood Gate, and then the Millbrook area of the Forest before climbing up to Friend Clump before returning to the car park.
This is a fairly hilly route and there will almost certainly be some wet and muddy stretches, interspersed with some good walking.
Please note that the start point has changed since this walk was originally listed.
Please text the leader to book onto this walk and bring a picnic lunch. It will probably be possible to buy hot drinks, and maybe even cake, at the Forest Centre.
Box car park off the Crowborough Road, between Nutley and Duddleswell. It is on the north side of the road, between Friends and Ellison’s Pond car park. £5 for the day, except for those with an annual pass. It is advisable to at least install one of the relevant apps in advance, but it is possible to pay in advance before leaving home. See https://ashdownforest.org/parking/#How_to_pay_for_Daily_Tickets for details of how to pay.
