Rural Ways Rural Ways

The ancient landscape of Ashburnham Meadows

Event Category Guided walk, Wildlife
Dates Friday 23rd May
Time 6.30pm
Directions Rocks Farm (Map Ref:TQ689174). From Battle take the A271 for about 4km then C road to Ponts Green and Woods Corner. Take second right Lakehurst Lane to end of road marked “Private Beech Estate” continue up drive to assembly point.
County East Sussex
AONB High Weald
Organiser East Sussex County Council
Phone 01273 481654
Email walksandrides@eastsussex.gov.uk
Website http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk
Picnic required No
Suitable for children Yes

Description:

Friday 23 May at 6.30pm

Distance: 2½ miles (2½ hours).

Walk through ancient wildflower meadows and copses of Rocks and Bunces farms – a secluded valley that has been managed traditionally for as long as anyone can remember.

The farmland contains important remains of post-medieval iron industry.

Can be muddy, bring sensible footwear and binoculars if you have them.

Suitable for children 10 years old or over.

Meet at: Rocks Farm (Map Ref:TQ689174).

Leader: Keith Datchler, Beech Estate.

From Battle take the A271 for about 4km then C road to Ponts Green and Woods Corner. Take second right Lakehurst Lane to end of road marked “Private Beech Estate” continue up drive to assembly point.