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South East England

St Leonard's Forest – St. Leonard's Dragon Bench loop from Mannings Heath

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

St Leonard's Forest – St. Leonard's Dragon Bench loop from Mannings Heath

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St Leonard's Forest – St. Leonard's Dragon Bench loop from Mannings Heath

01:42

6.45km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

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1

312 m

Roosthole Car Park

Highlight • Parking

2

2.31 km

St Leonard's Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

St Leonard's Forest is an extensive woodland that affords cultural history, wildlife spotting opportunities and peaceful walking. The 12 square mile (31 km2) Forestry Commission woodland is part of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. According to legend, a French hermit lived in the woodland in the 6th century and slayed a dragon amid the ancient trees. It is after him, St Leonard, that the forest is named.

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3

2.63 km

St. Leonards Forest Gravel Track

Highlight • Cycleway

Hard pack gravel - can get some decent speed. Best taken in daylight

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4

3.18 km

St. Leonard's Dragon Bench

Highlight • Structure

St. Leonard is famous for fighting and killing a dragon in the forest. This bench with a beautifully carved dragon serves as a reminder of the story.

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5

3.34 km

Quiet Lane in High Weald National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

6

6.28 km

Mannings Heath Golf Club & Wine Estate

Highlight • Restaurant

B

6.45 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.53 km

1.92 km

725 m

211 m

Surfaces

5.02 km

909 m

457 m

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Friday 15 May

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