Walk 30 : Battle Circular

Main walk: 19km (11.8 miles). 5 hours 30 minutes. For the whole outing, including trains, sights and meals, allow at least 10 hours.

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If wanting to visit Battle Abbey at the end of this walk, then you should plan to set off early and take the late lunch stop. Otherwise this walk is suited for a late start and consequently an early lunch stop and a longer afternoon section, which should give you a healthy appetite for an evening meal at one of the many establishments in Battle.

Trains go from London Charing Cross to Battle, journey time 1 hour 20 minutes.

If stopping at the earlier lunch place at Catsfield take the train nearest to 10.30 am from Charing Cross Station to Battle, otherwise if stopping at the later lunch place at Netherfield take the train nearest to 8.50 am

The Netherfield Arms Netherfield, TN33 9QD, (01424 838282) Food served - check times. Located 13km from the start of the walk.

The White Hart The Green, Catsfield, TN33 9DJ, (01424 892650) Food served noon - 2pm Mon - Sat. (To 3pm on Sundays.) Located 4km from the start of the walk.

The White Hart Netherfield, TN33 9QH, (01424 838382) Food served - check times. Located 12.5km from the start of the walk.

The Pilgrims restaurant 1 High Street, Battle TN33 0AE (01424 772314) This is the suggested tea stop.

The Pilgrims restaurant 1 High Street, Battle TN33 0AE (01424 772314) This is the suggested tea stop.