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Large Tree by the Pond – St Mark's Church, Staplefield loop from Balcombe

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Large Tree by the Pond – St Mark's Church, Staplefield loop from Balcombe

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Large Tree by the Pond – St Mark's Church, Staplefield loop from Balcombe

04:51

17.7km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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St Mark's Church, Staplefield

Highlight • Historical Site

St Mark's church occupies a peaceful spot in the High Weald and is a lovely spot to stop at on a hike. Built in the 1800s, the church remains an …

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At one end of Pilstye Wood, you'll see this stone outcrop where you can perfectly observe the roots of a tree that grew in a very challenging location.

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End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

2.82 km

2.55 km

1.68 km

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.73 km

4.47 km

2.37 km

2.17 km

1.57 km

1.40 km

Elevation

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Large Tree by the Pond – St Mark's Church, Staplefield loop from Balcombe

Footbridge and Lake Overflow at Nymans Woodland

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St Mary's Church and Yew Tree Graveyard

Large Tree by the Pond

St Mark's Church, Staplefield

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