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.
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Book 3, Walk 30, Battle Circular
6 June '07.
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Book 3, Walk 30, Battle Circular
A view from Battle. 6 June '07.
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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. |
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| 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 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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| Help Us! |
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| By Train |
Out (not a train station) Back (not a train station) |
| By Car |
Start Map Directions |
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| Help |
National Rail: 03457 48 49 50 • Traveline (bus times): 0871 200 22 33 (12p/min) • TFL (London) : 0343 222 1234 |
| Version |
Oct-23 DAC |
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Walk Directions
Full directions for this walk are in a PDF file (link above) which you can print, or download on to a Kindle, tablet, or smartphone.
This is just the introduction. This walk's detailed directions are in a PDF available from wwww.walkingclub.org.uk