Sussex Walks

Battle Walks & Route Maps

Battle walk, Sussex
Battle · Photo: Chris Heaton

These walks around Battle offer a lovely mix of history, woodland, and rolling Sussex countryside.

The shorter route is a circular trip from the train station, taking in the majestic Great Wood with its gentle hills and peaceful trails.

The longer option builds on this, extending north to Caldbec Hill for more scenic views and countryside walking.

Both walks include quiet roadside stretches and finish with the chance to enjoy a welcoming pub in Battle, making them a perfect way to stretch your legs and soak up the local charm.

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Walk information

Battle Walk 1

Walk distance
4½ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This is a well-trodden and lovely circular walk around the town of Battle.

It starts at the train station car park (so you can train to the start as well if you wish) and takes you on an adventure into the majestic Great Wood. There is some hills to climb on this route and some roadside walking.

Battle Walk 1 4.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating · 1 review

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Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly3.0 / 5
Path condition3.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities2.0 / 5
Pub or café3.0 / 5
Route accuracy3.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelWellies when wet

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Walk information

Battle Walk 2

Walk distance
6¼ miles
Time
3 hours
Route type
Circular

This second route option is basically an extension to the first walk.

As well as enjoying Battle Hill and the Great Wood, it also heads off on an adventure to Caldbec Hill that you'll find to the north of the town.

There are some pubs in Battle for refreshments and there is some quiet roadside walking on the route.

Battle Walk 2 4.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating

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Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly5.0 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities0.0 / 5
Pub or café0.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingPlenty of climbing
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Sussex Walks App

Follow the Battle walks with GPS guidance

It's like sat-nav, but for footpaths.

Choose a walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you always know you're on the right path.

The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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  • Works without a phone signal
  • Includes 400 Sussex walks
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Expanded route map for Battle Walk 1, a 4.5 mile circular walk in Sussex