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Rother Group

We are the Rother Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

Circular walk starting at Bodiam Castle National Trust Car park. This walk will be taken at a leisurely pace for newer walkers , or those who just like a slightly slower pace. We will walk on some well used paths and with some gentle up hill to Salehurst Church , where we will have  a short break for refreshments. We will return on a flat route alongside the River Rother .

Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.8km / 6.1mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

This walk has approximately 8 stiles to negotiate, which are generally person and dog friendly! Bring a drink and snack for a short stop at the church . Toilets and cafe available at the National Trust car park. If you are not a National Trust member and don’t want to pay for parking , please park considerately on the road nearby and meet us in the car park . Car park opens at 9.45 so don’t come any earlier( I won’t be there !)  as this cause problems on the approach road . So long asi know you are there we can wait while you put on boots etc. 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 78562 25620
Nearest postcode:
TN32 5UA
what3words:
gourmet.homeward.deposits
Start time:
10:00 am

Bodiam Castle National Trust car park opposite The Castle pub on Castle Road . Non members £5 . If you are not a member or do not want to pay for parking please park considerately on the road nearby.

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