The best family-friendly hikes and walks around Hadlow Down

This church was built by William Moseley in the first half of the 19th century. Due to its poor condition over the years, particularly because of the weight of the spire, it was rebuilt in 1913.

Right on the border between Buxted and Hadlow Down, you'll find Cypress Wood, which is a delightful place for a walk. There's a small stream you can cross via a wooden footbridge.

Right on the border between Buxted and Hadlow Down, you'll find Cypress Wood, which is a delightful place for a walk. There's a small stream you can cross via a wooden footbridge.

This church was built by William Moseley in the first half of the 19th century. Due to its poor condition over the years, particularly because of the weight of the spire, it was rebuilt in 1913.

Taken from Kirk Bannisters Bike Touring Highlight as I thought it was really interesting... Apparently haunted. The story goes as follows: Nan Tucks Lane is haunted by the ghost of Mrs Nan Tuck whose body disappeared after she was killed by the village mob who got it into their heads that she was as a witch who had something to do with the death of her husband. It happened only about 200 years ago, in about 1810 AD. Her husband had died and the rumour was that she had poisoned him. She ran off, first into the fields for a few days before seeking sanctuary in a church. The local mob caught up with her, chased, tormented and murdered her, telling others that she was a witch who had been simply chased and had disappeared into the forest. She was not to be seen again alive but now as a ghost, haunting the villagers and forever and a day, reminding them in perpetuity of their awful treatment of her. So much for mass hysteria and mob rule.

Great track through the woods. Gates were closed and locked on both sides at the end, so I had to lift my bike over them, but the signs said that the track could be used by the public if the adjoining woods are left undistubed. The track is nice gravel through the woods and easy rideable by Gravel- and Mountainbikes.

A nice little lane good for cycling, some old ruins located here. not sure what they are. Apparently haunted. The story goes as follows: Nan Tucks Lane is haunted by the ghost of Mrs Nan Tuck whose body disappeared after she was killed by the village mob who got it into their heads that she was as a witch who had something to do with the death of her husband. It happened only about 200 years ago, in about 1810 AD. Her husband had died and the rumour was that she had poisoned him. She ran off, first into the fields for a few days before seeking sanctuary in a church. The local mob caught up with her, chased, tormented and murdered her, telling others that she was a witch who had been simply chased and had disappeared into the forest. She was not to be seen again alive but now as a ghost, haunting the villagers and for ever and a day, reminding them in perpetuity of their awful treatment of her. So much for mass hysteria and mob rule.

Wide fast track near Hadlow Down. The start of this track is a bridleway just west of Hadlow Down and accessible from the A272. Head south but don't follow the whole bridleway, lookout for the track and follow that instead and then enjoy a fast descent down towards a road near Ethchingwood. Combine this with Wilderness Wood first (East of Hadlow Down) and this makes a nice woodland ride.