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South East England

Dudwell River Valley – View of the Brightling Needle loop from East Sussex

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Dudwell River Valley – View of the Brightling Needle loop from East Sussex

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Dudwell River Valley – View of the Brightling Needle loop from East Sussex

02:55

10.3km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

3.60 km

Dudwell River Valley

Highlight • River

The valley of river Dudwell is very lonely. You roam light woods, meadows and pastures.

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2

6.92 km

View of the Brightling Needle

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the hill, we will see the Brighling Obelisk, also known as the Brighling Needle. There are different versions regarding its existence: while some claim it was …

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3

7.32 km

View of Brightling Observatory

Highlight • Viewpoint

Designed by Sir Robert Smirke for Mad Jack Fuller in 1810, the Brightling Observatory was completed in 1818.

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4

7.52 km

View of Sheep in High Weald National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

8.69 km

Meadow and Orchard in High Weald National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

A small meadow with a privately owned orchard at one end.

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

3.24 km

2.50 km

620 m

Surfaces

3.24 km

3.06 km

1.23 km

868 m

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Highest point (190 m)

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