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Uckfield Walks

17.1 miles (27.5 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap The East Sussex based town of Uckfield has some fine walking trails to follow into the lovely countryside of the High Weald AONB. This long circular walk makes use of the Wealdway and Vanguard Way long distance footpaths to take you on a tour of the countryside, woodland and hills surrounding the town. You'll enjoy fine views from the high points and also pass through a section of the expansive Ashdown Forest.
The town is accessible by public transport on the Oxted Line which runs to Uckfield Railway Station.
The walk starts on the Wealdway which runs just past the eastern edge of the town. Follow the path north through Buxted Park to Furnace Wood before climbing to Camp Hill which stands at a height of nearly 200 metres. Shortly after you come to the Vanguard Way in Ashdown Forest which you can follow south east toward Poundgate.
The trail takes you past Newnham Park Wood to High Hurstwood before passing Buxted and Etchingwood. Soon after you come to the Wealdway which you can follow west back into Uckfield.
To extend the walk you could continue north into Ashdown Forest to visit Five Hundred Acre Wood. Hundred Acre Wood in the Winnie the Pooh stories is based on this area.

Uckfield OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Uckfield Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

Just to the north of the town you'll find the village of Fairwarp in Ashdown Forest where you can stop for refreshments at the Foresters Arms (Postcode:TN22 3BP). The dog friendly pub has a nice beer garden and a wide selection of on tap beers.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

The National Trust's Sheffield Park is located just a few miles to the north west of the town. There's some splendid 'Capability' Brown landscaped gardens with four delightful lakes to see in the expansive park. Sheffield Forest is located near the park and is another fine place for a walk.
For more walking ideas in the area see the High Weald Walks page.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Uckfield High Street

Uckfield High Street

Fountain outside the entrance to Buxted Park hotel (geograph 2112096)

Buxted Park

Towards Camp Hill - geograph.org.uk - 58836

Towards Camp Hill

Felled trees by the Vanguard Way - geograph.org.uk - 1583768

Felled trees by the Vanguard Way

Heather heathland by the side of the track, Ashdown Forest - geograph.org.uk - 1584283

Heather heathland by the side of the track, Ashdown Forest

Vanguard Way and track junction near King's Standing - geograph.org.uk - 1584345

Vanguard Way and track junction near King's Standing

The Vanguard Way, Ashdown Forest - geograph.org.uk - 1583585

The Vanguard Way, Ashdown Forest

Wealdway - geograph.org.uk - 59136

Wealdway near Uckfield

GPS Files

GPX File

Uckfield.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Uckfield.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)