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Haywards Heath

Logging Area in the Forest – River Wood loop from Haywards Heath

Moderate

5.0

(1)

44

runners

Logging Area in the Forest – River Wood loop from Haywards Heath

01:05

9.67km

170m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.64 km

Logging Area in the Forest

Highlight • Forest

2

2.84 km

Lovely stretch of the Sussex Diamond Way walking trail through the woodland between River's Wood and Haywards Heath golf course.

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3

4.41 km

4

4.61 km

Top of the steep hill offers a beautiful view

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5

4.91 km

Ardingly Reservoir Activity Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Apart from a café bar where you can stop for a break, this center offers a variety of activities at Ardingly Reservoir, including junior and adult sailing, paddleboard rentals, and the opportunity to try windsurfing, among others.

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6

6.04 km

River Wood

Highlight • Trail

Just south of Ardingly reservoir, River Wood is a glorious mixed forest with oaks lining the trails and ferns covering the floor. Tracks criss-cross the forest, allowing you to while …

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9.67 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.97 km

2.89 km

755 m

711 m

230 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.88 km

1.01 km

979 m

712 m

600 m

434 m

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