Battle Woods Bridleway – Battle Great Wood loop from Sedlescombe

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Battle Woods Bridleway – Battle Great Wood loop from Sedlescombe

Moderate

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Battle Woods Bridleway – Battle Great Wood loop from Sedlescombe

02:41

9.88km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.05 km

Battle Great Wood

Highlight • Historical Site

A conifer-based woodland just outside the famous town of Battle, where the Battle of Hastings took place, Battle Great Wood is a wonderful place to explore. Will well-maintained trails and …

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6.62 km

St John the Baptist and Christ Windows by Alan Wright

Highlight • Monument

The church is open until 4p.m. on a Sunday. The St John the Baptist & Christ Windows were made by Alan Wright in his studio in Hastings.

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9.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.34 km

3.31 km

822 m

246 m

172 m

Surfaces

3.43 km

2.76 km

2.07 km

1.00 km

460 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

19°C

11°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 35.0 km/h

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Comments

August 31, 2025,Battle Great Wood loop from Sedlescombe

Near the end Kamoot says turn right onto Churchlands Lane. The lane is blocked and marked 'No right of way'. The way markers are in the field so don't go through the gate, follow the footpath through a field to Balcombe Green.