Sussex Walks
These walks from Duddleswell explore the open, atmospheric landscape of Ashdown Forest, with a choice between a gentler circuit and a more wide-ranging route across its heath and woodland.
Expect sandy forest paths, low heather, and scattered trees throughout, with the Airman’s Grave marking an early point of interest and the longer route adding elevated views from places like Friend’s Clump and Camp Hill.
Both routes capture the quiet, expansive feel of this historic forest, finishing conveniently near Duddleswell Café for a well-earned stop at the edge of the heath.
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Walk information
This is the shorter Duddleswell route, a gentle loop across the open ground of Ashdown Forest.
Early on, it passes the Airman’s Grave, a WW2 memorial.
The walk keeps to the forest’s characteristic mix of sandy paths, low heather and scattered trees.
It finishes near Duddleswell Café, a welcome spot to end your walk at the edge of the forest.
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Great walk, good for all weather and seasons. Clear and nice view. 12 and 15 years old loved it. Bit hilly from 1/2 way, bit not difficult. Imc
Walk information
This is a longer Duddleswell walk, a wide-ranging route across the open landscapes of Ashdown Forest.
It moves between small sections of woodland and heath, giving a real sense of the forest’s scale and variety.
Great Birch Wood introduces a short sheltered stretch before the ground rises to Friend’s Clump and Camp Hill, both known for their elevated views across heath and countryside.
The forest’s history as a medieval hunting ground lingers in the atmosphere.
The route rounds off near Duddleswell Café, a welcome break after a longer outing on this distinctive Sussex terrain.
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