SWC (Free) Walks

Walk 30 : Battle Circular

The 1066 County Path, picturesque Battle and its Abbey

Length

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

Maps

OS Landranger Map 199

Explorer Map 124

Toughness

3 out of 10

Features

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.

Transport

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

Saturday Walkers Club

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

Lunch

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.

Tea

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

Driving

Start: Battle Station is near : TN33 0DE. [gmap]

Train Travel

London to Battle

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Walking Instructions

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