Sussex Walks
Set in the Low Weald of Sussex, the walks around The Mens explore one of the county’s most important areas of ancient woodland.
These walks are quiet and enclosed, with long-established oak and beech creating a shaded,setting throughout.
The shorter walk stays within the main reserve, while the longer route links into surrounding paths including the Sussex Diamond Way and Wey-South Path, also passing through Hammonds Wood.
Together, the walks offer a varied way to experience this part of Sussex, combining protected woodland with wider countryside connections.
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Walk information
Our first recommended route is a short walk into the heart of The Mens, a wonderful area of ancient woodland.
Managed by the Sussex Wildlife Trust, the reserve is designated as both a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation.
The path moves beneath a dense canopy of oak and beech, where long-established woodland supports a rich variety of plants and wildlife.
Based on 2 user ratings
An outstanding walk
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Trees down over paths so be prepared to deal with that overall a nice little walk
A very hot day but all in beautiful woodland so lovely and shaded
Walk information
This longer walk extends beyond the central woodland, exploring more of the surrounding Low Weald landscape.
It links sections of the Sussex Diamond Way and the Wey-South Path, connecting this secluded reserve to wider long-distance trails.
Hammonds Wood adds further stretches of mature broadleaf woodland.
Based on 2 user ratings
An outstanding walk
Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Sussex Walks app.
First-hand experiences
Lovely trail but be warned lots of trees down across the paths so a lot of climbing over, crouching under or through the brambles to go around. Few short hills but if i can do it then not that hilly
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2 miles
1.75-3.5 miles
1.25-5.25 miles
2.75 miles
2-2.75 miles
1.25-9.75 miles
2.25-5.5 miles
2.75-4.75 miles
1.25-5 miles
1.5-6.5 miles
2.5 miles
3.5 miles
1.5-2.75 miles
2.75-4.5 miles
2.25-9.75 miles
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