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Battle Abbey and Battlefield – Beech Farm Footpath loop from Battle

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Battle Abbey and Battlefield – Beech Farm Footpath loop from Battle

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Battle Abbey and Battlefield – Beech Farm Footpath loop from Battle

03:43

13.6km

210m

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 15, 2026

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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648 m

Battle Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful, old cemetery near the railway station, just behind the old school building. It was opened in 1862.

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985 m

View of Lake Field

Highlight • Natural Monument

Owned by the National Trust, there is a lovely view of Lake Field. It was acquired by the National Trust in order to preserve the rural view.

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1.20 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Battle

Highlight • Historical Site

Founded in the 12th century, this historic church was built to serve the increasing community that grew around William the Conqueror's Benedictine abbey. Inside, find a wall painting of St …

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1.47 km

Battle Abbey and Battlefield

Highlight • Castle

Battle Abbey was founded by William the Conqueror in 1070 in memory of the battle fought at Senlac Hill in 1066. The site is managed by English Heritage. A footpath …

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1.74 km

Battle Abbey and Battlefield

Highlight • Historical Site

Who hasn't heard or read about the Battle of Hastings in English class at school? It's all the more impressive when you're there yourself and can see everything; this is how history comes alive.

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1.87 km

Battle Museum of Local History

Highlight • Historical Site

No idea if it’s any good as it’s closed on Sundays. Oops

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2.36 km

Beech Farm Footpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This footpath crosses the fields and Brede Stream west of Battle. The path walks to the north of Beech Farm at the top of the hill. This section ends at Pond Bay in the west.

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4.17 km

Wadhurst Lane Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

8.59 km

Cottage Wood

Forest

13.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.10 km

2.77 km

1.56 km

543 m

444 m

161 m

Surfaces

3.66 km

3.05 km

2.65 km

2.51 km

1.56 km

134 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

6°C

44 %

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Battle Abbey and Battlefield – Beech Farm Footpath loop from Battle

Battle Cemetery

View of Lake Field

St Mary the Virgin Church, Battle

Battle Abbey and Battlefield

Battle Abbey and Battlefield

Battle Museum of Local History

Beech Farm Footpath

Wadhurst Lane Forest Path

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