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Battle Abbey and Battlefield – Fore Wood Nature Reserve loop from Battle

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Battle Abbey and Battlefield – Fore Wood Nature Reserve loop from Battle

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Battle Abbey and Battlefield – Fore Wood Nature Reserve loop from Battle

02:45

10.1km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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High Weald National Landscape

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94 m

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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2.17 km

Old Road Sign

Highlight • Other

3.63 km

Fore Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fore Wood Nature Reserve provides a tranquil shelter for both wildlife and visitors. Centuries of human management have created a diverse mix of traditional coppiced areas and grand high forest.

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5.65 km

Footbridge in High Weald National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

Doesn’t show on Open Street Map but there is a footbridge here. I was doubtful but here’s the proof!

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7.58 km

Powdermill Wood

Forest

8.96 km

Saxon Wood

Forest

9.40 km

Bound Division Sculpture (1066 Country Walk)

Highlight • Monument

This is a sculpture called Bound Division and part of he 1066 sculpture trail. The artwork represents King William, King Harold and the crown they were fighting over. Looming out …

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9.96 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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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.59 km

2.94 km

1.11 km

231 m

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.39 km

3.03 km

1.56 km

1.23 km

490 m

437 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 29 May

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Battle Abbey and Battlefield – Fore Wood Nature Reserve loop from Battle

Battle Abbey and Battlefield

Old Road Sign

Fore Wood Nature Reserve

Footbridge in High Weald National Landscape

Bound Division Sculpture (1066 Country Walk)

Battle Abbey and Battlefield

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