Guestling, a region in East Sussex, is situated within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This area features a landscape composed of ancient woodlands, rolling hills, and wooded glens, alongside a dramatic coastline. The diverse terrain provides varied environments for outdoor activities, including several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, jogging, and mountain biking. Guestling's natural features contribute to a range of routes suitable for different preferences and skill levels.
Guestling…
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Average rating
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4.7
(28)
114
riders
33.6km
02:10
360m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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184
riders
22.4km
01:20
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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46
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30.5km
01:58
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

35
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69.1km
04:07
390m
390m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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40
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23.2km
06:39
550m
550m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39
hikers
5.38km
01:33
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
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3.53km
01:02
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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41
riders
103km
04:26
640m
640m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

27
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77.7km
03:35
830m
830m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

24
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87.9km
03:32
340m
340m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

13
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102km
04:35
1,000m
1,000m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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5.0
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8
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42.1km
02:37
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
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34.8km
02:08
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.8km
01:15
100m
100m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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17
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56.6km
03:11
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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18
runners
30.1km
03:11
110m
110m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
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9.07km
00:58
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
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8.67km
00:55
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
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5.18km
00:33
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Guestling offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Mountain biking. The region features ancient woodlands, rolling hills, and a dramatic coastline. Komoot lists 53 routes in Guestling.
Guestling provides routes for touring cyclists, utilizing minor country lanes throughout the High Weald. Traffic-free routes along disused railway lines are also available in the broader area. For more information, refer to the Cycling around Guestling guide.
Guestling offers a network of hiking trails, including the 3.2-mile (5.1 km) Dripping Well Waterfall loop from Hastings Country Park and the 1.24-mile (2 km) St Laurence Church Walk. Guestling Wood also features well-maintained paths suitable for walks. Further details can be found in the Hiking around Guestling guide.
Yes, Guestling is part of the High Weald National Landscape, which offers diverse routes for road cyclists. Miles of minor country lanes provide extensive opportunities for exploration. The Road Cycling Routes around Guestling guide provides specific route information.
Guestling offers mountain biking opportunities within its varied terrain. The region's wooded glens and rolling hills provide suitable environments for MTB. Specific routes are detailed in the MTB Trails around Guestling guide.
Guestling's varied terrain is suitable for jogging and trail running. Routes within Hastings Country Park and Guestling Wood offer diverse and scenic options. The Running Trails around Guestling guide lists suitable paths.
Guestling offers routes suitable for various fitness levels, including family-friendly options. Guestling Wood features relatively flat, well-maintained paths ideal for gentle walks. The Easy hikes around Guestling guide provides specific recommendations.
Guestling is characterized by ancient woodlands like Guestling Wood, known for bluebells and wood anemones in spring. The area also features rolling hills, wooded glens, and a dramatic coastline. Nearby Pett Level Beach reveals an 8,000-year-old petrified forest at low tide.
Guestling is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 21,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars from over 2,000 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Guestling, including Cycling around Guestling, Hiking around Guestling, and Running Trails around Guestling. There are also guides for easy hikes, road cycling, and mountain biking.
For official administrative information regarding Guestling, the Guestling Parish Council maintains a website. Their official website is guestling.org.uk. A phone number for contact is also available at 07730 015 684.
Guestling's trails offer views of the Brede Valley and Doleham, with parts of the historic 1066 Country Walk passing through the area. The Coastguard Lookout Tower near Fairlight provides coastal vistas. Ancient woodlands like Guestling Wood also feature historical elements such as sawpits and charcoal hearths.

