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The Half Moon Inn – Ardingly Reservoir loop from Balcombe

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South East England

The Half Moon Inn – Ardingly Reservoir loop from Balcombe

Moderate

3.3

(3)

35

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The Half Moon Inn – Ardingly Reservoir loop from Balcombe

02:57

10.9km

150m

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 22, 2026

Tips

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

656 m

The Half Moon Inn

Highlight • Other

2

1.66 km

Bench and Millstones on Woodland Steps

Highlight • Forest

If you fancy a break before the short flight of stairs, this bench, placed here by The Balcombe Footpaths & Countryside Association in 1993, is the perfect spot!

Tip by

3

2.72 km

Ardingly Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A lot of side of the road walking so this is a hard no for me

Tip by

3.50 km

Ardingly Reservoir

Lake

5

5.65 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.

Tip by

6.21 km

Great Hook Shaw

Forest

7

7.48 km

Grassy Path in High Weald National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

8

9.61 km

Stone Outcrop with Exposed Tree Roots in Pilstye Wood

Highlight • Forest

At one end of Pilstye Wood, you'll see this stone outcrop where you can perfectly observe the roots of a tree that grew in a very challenging location.

Tip by

B

10.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.60 km

3.17 km

793 m

312 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.07 km

2.88 km

2.39 km

1.59 km

572 m

376 m

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