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View of Herstmonceux Castle – Ancient Oak Trees loop from Herstmonceux

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View of Herstmonceux Castle – Ancient Oak Trees loop from Herstmonceux

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View of Herstmonceux Castle – Ancient Oak Trees loop from Herstmonceux

02:35

9.62km

120m

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: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.05 km

Flamsteed Road

Highlight • Other

4.09 km

Herstmonceux Church

Highlight • Religious Site

4.17 km

Path Between the Two Barns

Highlight • Other

4.18 km

All Saints Church, Herstmonceux

Highlight • Historical Site

This church lies at the original, medieval site of Herstmonceux village, which was later moved a short way north. The church remains, with a 12th-century tower, a 13th-century south aisle …

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4.46 km

View of Herstmonceux Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

You don't have to go far up the bridleway to see the castle in all its splendour.

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5.76 km

Plantation Wood

Forest

6.24 km

Ancient Oak Trees

Highlight • Forest

The route past the castle is only accessible if you pay an entrance fee.

The section through the forest past the castle isn't quite correct.
The old oaks are old …

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8.14 km

Olive's Cafe

Highlight • Other

9.62 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.82 km

1.51 km

710 m

627 m

611 m

341 m

Surfaces

6.33 km

1.77 km

1.10 km

263 m

153 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

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View of Herstmonceux Castle – Ancient Oak Trees loop from Herstmonceux

Flamsteed Road

Herstmonceux Church

Path Between the Two Barns

All Saints Church, Herstmonceux

View of Herstmonceux Castle

Ancient Oak Trees

Olive's Cafe

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