The High Weald offers a huge variety of walks, from strolls along the edge of Bewl Water to shady woodland walks in Bedgebury Forest and Pinetum. The High Weald Landscape Trail and Sussex Border Path cross the area and there is an array of walks leaflets to help you discover short or long walks through the pretty villages and countryside.

Cranbrook Walk – 8 miles (12.8km)

High Weald scenery, with panoramic views of valley and hill. Walk through the lovely old town and past Cranbrook’s windmill, then through woods, field and lanes. Undulating with no major climbs.

Start: Jockey Lane car park (TQ777351) End: Jockey Lane car park (TQ777351) OS Map: Explorer 136

Full details of the route are found at http://www.highweald.org/

A Grave State of Affairs – 7 miles (11.2km)

A typical country walk with some hills, stiles and muddy paths (depending on weather) with one railway crossing. This walk starts with the memorial inscriptions forged by illiterate craftsmen on iron gravestones lining the floor of Wadhurst Church. The network of footpaths linking the many hamlets of the parish provides a further memorial to the former inhabitants.

Start: Wadhurst Church (TQ641318) End: Wadhurst Church (TQ641318) OS Map: Explorer 136 The Weald.

Full details of the route are found at http://www.highweald.org/

Kent High Weald Project publishes walks leaflets for the area "Walk the Bounds and eat the view". The packs cost £2 and are available from Kent High Weald Project Tel: 01580 715918 or email kenthighweald@kent.gov.uk

Wealden Walks, a pack of 20 walks exploring the heritage of the rich and diverse Wealden landscape is published by Wealden District Council. £3.00-£3.50 depending on outlet. For f urther Information contact Wealden District Council (01892 602461 or 602741) or e-mail graham.kean@wealden.gov.uk

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council produce leaflets on Country Walks around Royal Tunbridge Wells. For further information contact the Tunbridge Wells Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01892 515675 or visit http://www.visittunbridgewells.com/

For more information on walking in Kent visit http://www.kent.gov.uk/countrysideaccess

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