Groombridge and Harrison's Rocks loop from Eridge Railway Station — High Weald

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Groombridge and Harrison's Rocks loop from Eridge Railway Station — High Weald

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Groombridge and Harrison's Rocks loop from Eridge Railway Station — High Weald

03:15

12.0km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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High Weald AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.18 km

View of Bullfinches Farm Oast House

Highlight • Other

On one side of the road, at Bullfinches Farm, you can observe their oast house, which is a Grade II listed building. These types of structures were used for drying fresh hops before sending them to brewers.

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5.10 km

Forest Way Country Park

Highlight • Trail

The Forest Way covers a distance of about 10 miles and is used for a variety of activities, including hiking, cycling, and even horse riding. It provides a peaceful way to enjoy the countryside.

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5.66 km

St Thomas' Church, Groombridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Although the Groombridge church was constructed in 1872, a few years later, the church of St. Thomas was built.

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5.98 km

Bridge Over Groombridge Station

Highlight • Bridge

This station has its own signal box and old-fashioned semaphore signals, which is quite interesting. The Spa Valley Railway passes through here.

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7.20 km

Birchden Wood

Highlight • Forest

The woodland is mainly tall pine trees and birches, it has a wide forest path and several narrower pathways.

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8.69 km

Harrison's Rocks

Highlight • Climb

Harrison's Rocks are a superb example of the sandstone outcrops which are found across the High Weald. There is evidence that Stone Age people sheltered amongst these rocks.
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12.0 km

End point

Train Station

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