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South East England

The Battle of Hastings loop from Battle — High Weald

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

The Battle of Hastings loop from Battle — High Weald

Moderate

4.1

(8)

35

hikers

The Battle of Hastings loop from Battle — High Weald

03:08

11.4km

190m

Hiking

Embark on a historically rich hiking experience with The Battle of Hastings loop from Battle — High Weald. This moderate trail covers 7.1 miles (11.4 km) with an elevation gain of 622 feet (189 metres), typically taking around 3 hours and 8 minutes to complete. You will traverse ancient woodlands…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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High Weald AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

677 m

View of Lake Field

Highlight • Natural Monument

Owned by the National Trust, there is a lovely view of Lake Field. It was acquired by the National Trust in order to preserve the rural view.

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2

10.1 km

Battle Abbey and Battlefield

Highlight • Historical Site

Who hasn't heard or read about the Battle of Hastings in English class at school? It's all the more impressive when you're there yourself and can see everything; this is how history comes alive.

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3

10.4 km

Battle Abbey and Battlefield

Highlight • Castle

Battle Abbey was founded by William the Conqueror in 1070 in memory of the battle fought at Senlac Hill in 1066. The site is managed by English Heritage. A footpath …

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B

11.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.80 km

1.86 km

1.06 km

520 m

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.82 km

3.31 km

2.38 km

883 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

17°C

8°C

98 %

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Comments

June 24, 2023,The Battle of Hastings loop from Battle — High Weald AONB

Nice hike with a varied terrain, wasn't too strenuous, only really one steepish incline but wasn't difficult 👍

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