Brass Horse Sculpture – Bluebell Railway loop from West Hoathly

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Brass Horse Sculpture – Bluebell Railway loop from West Hoathly

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Brass Horse Sculpture – Bluebell Railway loop from West Hoathly

01:53

6.80km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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31 m

The Sharp Thorne Organic Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Nice organic cafe with a nice hot chocolate.

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654 m

View of Sharpthorne Tunnel, Bluebell Railway

Highlight • Monument

Footpath crosses the railway line just a few yards from the tunnel mouth. Choo choo!

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989 m

Brass Horse Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

A brass sculpture of a horse in someones garden. It can be easily missed from the pathway

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2.74 km

Cormorant Nesting Site at High Weald National Landscape

Highlight • Lake

2.76 km

Weir Wood Reservoir Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Weir Wood Reservoir is a Local Nature Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, protected due to its role as one of the largest areas of open water in Sussex and the bird populations that it supports. There is a bird hide just off Legsheath Lane, along the south bank of the reservoir, with an outlook over the water. The western end of the reservoir is home to the sailing club.

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3.16 km

Stone Farm Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stone Farm Rocks is a sandstone crag which was formed around 140 million years ago. The rocks are a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the unusual bedding formations. The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) owns the site for climbers and conservation. From this spot above the rocks, you get fine views over Weirwood Reservoir and beyond.

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3.23 km

Stone Farm Rocks and View of Weirwood Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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3.99 km

Bluebell Railway

Highlight • Structure

Watch the old steam trains pass you by through wonderful countryside. This line was the first preserved standard gauge steam-operated passenger railway in the world to operate a public service. The society ran its first train on 7 August 1960.

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