Battle Circular walk

The 1066 County Path, picturesque Battle and its Abbey

Book 3, Walk 30, Battle Circular As a means to deter walkers, Harold's dalliance with exhibitionism was somewhat flawed. 6 June '07.
Book 3, Walk 30, Battle Circular

As a means to deter walkers, Harold's dalliance with exhibitionism was somewhat flawed. 6 June '07.

Jun-07 • mew2005b on Flickr

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Book 3, Walk 30, Battle Circular 6 June '07.
Book 3, Walk 30, Battle Circular

6 June '07.

Jun-07 • mew2005b on Flickr

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Book 3, Walk 30, Battle Circular A view from Battle. 6 June '07.
Book 3, Walk 30, Battle Circular

A view from Battle. 6 June '07.

Jun-07 • mew2005b on Flickr

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Up hill & down dale Battle Circular
Up hill & down dale

Battle Circular

Sep-07 • moontiger on Flickr

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Tumbledown building Battle Circular
Tumbledown building

Battle Circular

Sep-07 • moontiger on Flickr

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Painted Lady Battle Circular
Painted Lady

Battle Circular

Sep-07 • moontiger on Flickr

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View with windmill Battle Circular
View with windmill

Battle Circular

Sep-07 • moontiger on Flickr

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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. long term closed

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.

Tea

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

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