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St Leonard's Forest loop from Colgate — High Weald

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St Leonard's Forest loop from Colgate — High Weald

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4.3

(12)

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St Leonard's Forest loop from Colgate — High Weald

02:21

8.86km

90m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate hike through St Leonard's Forest, a captivating loop from Colgate that winds through diverse terrain. You'll navigate gentle hills, extensive woodlands with both deciduous and coniferous trees, and discover open glades, steep-sided ravines known as ghylls, and meandering streams. Keep an eye out for the picturesque…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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High Weald AONB

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Parking

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1.02 km

Rangers Lodge Wildlife Hospital

Highlight • Rest Area

This small wildlife hospital is dedicated to giving a second chance and caring for all those animals that are sick, injured, and orphaned. You can find more information about their work on their website: rangerslodgewildlifehospital.wordpress.com

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1.79 km

St. Leonard's Dragon Bench

Highlight • Structure

St. Leonard is famous for fighting and killing a dragon in the forest. This bench with a beautifully carved dragon serves as a reminder of the story.

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3.98 km

St Leonard's Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

St Leonard's Forest is an extensive woodland that affords cultural history, wildlife spotting opportunities and peaceful walking. The 12 square mile (31 km2) Forestry Commission woodland is part of the …

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8.74 km

Phone Box Book Exchange

Highlight • Structure

Have you ever seen a phone box converted into a library? Who knows, if you manage to swap a book, you might just find your next adventure within its pages.

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8.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.95 km

2.13 km

1.81 km

927 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.40 km

1.88 km

1.77 km

1.45 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

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17°C

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St Leonard's Forest loop from Colgate — High Weald

Rangers Lodge Wildlife Hospital

St. Leonard's Dragon Bench

St Leonard's Forest

Phone Box Book Exchange

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