Sussex Walks
Set within one of Sussex’s most beautiful historic estates, the walks at Leonardslee Gardens offer a peaceful escape into a carefully designed landscape of lakes, woodland, and restored planting.
These walks follow winding paths through the valley, where water, trees, and garden features combine to create a calm and picturesque setting.
The shorter route stays within the heart of the gardens, while the longer option ventures further out and climbs Hogstolt Hill for wider views across the surrounding countryside.
Both routes return via the Courtyard Café.
Please note that entry to Leonardslee Gardens requires a fee, so it’s worth checking opening times and details before you set out.
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Walk information
Our first route is a short walk through the valley landscape of Leonardslee Gardens.
This Grade I listed estate, laid out in the 19th century, is shaped by a chain of lakes winding between mature woodland and carefully restored planting.
The route returns past the Courtyard Café - a relaxed finish to this compact garden stroll.
Walk information
The second walk option explores more of the estate and adds a climb to Hogstolt Hill.
Beyond the wooded lakes, the landscape opens into grassland and broader views across the surrounding Sussex countryside, revealing the wider setting of the gardens.
This slightly longer route offers a greater sense of space and elevation before heading back towards the Courtyard Café , a satisfying end to a varied wander through one of Sussex’s notable historic gardens.
Please note: There is a fee to enter this walk. Please check the Leonardslee Gardens website for opening times and fees.
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