Around Ashdown Forest
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"Exploring the haunts of AA Milne's much-loved character, Winnie-the-Pooh"
Walk directions
Follow the path through the gate at the bottom of the car park, signposted ‘P. Bridge’, and just after a path joins from the left, fork right over a plank bridge and over a stile to enter a field. Go forward along the left-hand fieldedge to a track in the corner; turn right. Cross a drive to a gap in the hedge and keep ahead, ignoring a hedge-side way marked ‘Alternative Path’. Follow the path through two gates and across a paddock to a stile and the road.
Turn left onto the road, then bear right opposite The Paddocks and through Five Hundred Acre Wood, taking a left fork and crossing a stream by a footbridge to reach the Wealdway. Continue ahead, following WW markers, passing Kovacs Lodge. Follow further WW markers along a lane, keeping left at a junction, then just after Honeywood House bear left to leave the forest and take the path to the right of two gates, below the sign for ‘Fisher’s Gate’.
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Terrain
- Paths and tracks across farmland and woodland, many stiles
Landscape
- Undulating farmland and dense woodland
Dog friendliness
- Some woodland stretches suitable for dogs off lead; on lead where notices indicate
Parking
- Pooh car park, off B2026 south of Hartfield
Toilets en route
- None on route
About the walk
If as a child you were spellbound by Winnie-the-Pooh, then this enjoyable woodland walk will rekindle memories of A A Milne’s wonderful stories. The walk skirts Ashdown Forest, the real-life setting for Winnie-the-Pooh, and the largest area of uncultivated land in southeast England, covering about...
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About the area
East Sussex is a land of stately homes, castles and the South Downs, with miles of chalk cliffs overlooking the English Channel. For history buffs, there are a great many historic landmarks within Sussex, such as the battlefield where the Battle of Hastings took place, or visitors can enjoy pretty towns such as Lewes, Rye and Uckfield and the city of Brighton.
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Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club
Ashdown Park Hotel is set in 186 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland at the heart of Ashdown Forest. Bedrooms are individually styled and decorated. Public rooms include a restored...
The Nest
The Nest is a beautifully designed, self-contained holiday cottage with a private garden and wonderful uninterrupted views to the woodland beyond. Ideally situated off a quiet country l...
The Nest
The Nest is a beautifully designed, self-contained holiday cottage with a private garden and wonderful uninterrupted views to the woodland beyond. Ideally situated off a quiet country l...
Broadwater Forest Cottages
Flying Horse Cottage, a rural retreat one hour from London and five minutes from Tunbridge Wells, is perched on a ridge with magnificent views. A stylish conversion that’s fully accessi...
Mallingdown Oast
Beautiful converted Oast House in quiet rural location. Sleeps four in two bedrooms; one twin, one double. Large kitchen/diner, galleried living area. Wi-Fi and Sky TV. Private gard...
Mallingdown Oast
Beautiful converted Oast House in quiet rural location. Sleeps four in two bedrooms; one twin, one double. Large kitchen/diner, galleried living area. Wi-Fi and Sky TV. Private gard...
Buxted Park Hotel
Buxted Park Hotel is an attractive Grade II listed Georgian mansion dating back to the 17th century, set amidst 300 acres of beautiful countryside and landscaped gardens. The stylish, t...
Gravetye Manor Hotel
Gravetye Manor is a beautiful Elizabethan mansion, built in 1598 and enjoying a tranquil setting. One of the first country house hotels in Britain, it remains an excellent example of it...
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