Nymans Garden and Ruins – St Mark's Church, Staplefield loop from Slaugham

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Nymans Garden and Ruins – St Mark's Church, Staplefield loop from Slaugham

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Nymans Garden and Ruins – St Mark's Church, Staplefield loop from Slaugham

04:23

16.0km

250m

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: August 8, 2026

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Waypoints

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Parking

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77 m

Nymans Garden and Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Tucked in the village of Handcross, this exquisite garden is well worth visiting. Lovingly maintained by the National Trust, the garden has a long history, with its heyday in the …

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2.22 km

St Mary's Church and Yew Tree Graveyard

Highlight • Historical Site

St Mary's is a Grade II-listed church with a pretty graveyard. Ancient yew trees provide enormous canopies over the tombs and create a blissful sense of peace. It's a lovely spot to visit on a hike in the area.

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2.85 km

Church Covert

Forest

4.83 km

St Mark's Church, Staplefield

Highlight • Historical Site

St Mark's church occupies a peaceful spot in the High Weald and is a lovely spot to stop at on a hike. Built in the 1800s, the church remains an …

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6.57 km

Wooden footbridge over the River Ouse

Highlight • Bridge

Very close to Lake Hart, you'll find this small wooden footbridge that crosses the River Ouse in a beautiful, lush environment.

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7.29 km

Sidnye Plantation

Forest

9.13 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.

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14.3 km

Footbridge and Lake Overflow at Nymans Woodland

Highlight • Lake

The lake at Nymans garden spills over at its southern end, cascading underneath a footbridge. From here, you find yourself at the same level as the lake's surface, giving it an infinity pool-like effect.

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14.5 km