Starting point:

Wadhurst, East Sussex

Finishing point:

Rye, East Sussex

Duration: 3 - 4 days / 3 - 4 nights

Total length: 58 km / 36 miles

Distance per day: 18 - 20 km / 11 -12 miles

This delightful walking holiday starts in the same way as the Castles and Gardens walk, taking in the same splendid moated castles, and some of the beautiful gardens, but it is a linear walk taking you all the way from the heart of the High Weald to the coastal town of Rye. Taking a lesser known route, away from roads it includes some beautiful woodland, rich in wild flowers, before descending to a river area with a magnificent vista of the medieval town beyond.

The starting point is accesible by train from London in an hour, so if coming from there it is possible to walk the first leg the same day. One night's accommodation at the end of the tour is included in Rye, from which it is possible to return to London by train in less than two hours. It is possible to spend another day and night on the way if you would like a leisurely second day.

• Bewl Water, the largest reservoir in South East England, a beautiful still expanse.
• Scotney Castle, romantic, moated ruins surrounded by stately park land and colourful gardens
• Bedgebury Pinetum, the largest collection of coniferous trees in England
• Bodiam Castle, battlements and turrets from which you can gaze at Rother valley
• Great Dixter, inspirational Tudor house and arts and crafts gardens
• Flatropers wood, a beautiful nature reserve, managed by Sussex Wildlife Trust, comprising mixed woodland and open heathy area
• The medieval town of Rye.

What’s included:

• Comfortable accommodation, including private bathrooms
• Hearty breakfasts
• Transfer of your luggage between overnight stays
• An information pack containing: detailed instructions for the walk, a 1:25,000 scale map, information on the attractions on the walk, and a compass.