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Mile

Instruction

For

Towards

0.0

Depart Seaford on Local road(s) (South-West)

1.5 mi

 

1.5

Turn LEFT (West) onto A259

2.5 mi

Denton

4.0

Continue (North) on Local road(s)

1.3 mi

 

5.3

At Piddinghoe, stay on Local road(s)

2.4 mi

Southease

7.7

Arrive Rodmell

   

MONK'S HOUSE, Rodmell, Lewes East Sussex BN7 3HF

A small weather-boarded house, the home of Leonard and Virginia Woolf until Leonard's death in 1969. The rooms reflect the life and times of the literary circle in which they moved

4ml SE of Lewes, off former A275 in Rodmell village, near church (no access from A26)

Mile

Instruction

For

Towards

0.0

Depart Rodmell on Local road(s) (South)

3.6 mi

 

3.6

Continue (North) on A275

1.4 mi

Offham

5.0

At Offham, turn RIGHT (East) onto Local road(s)

0.8 mi

 

5.8

At Hamsey, stay on Local road(s)

2.1 mi

 

7.9

At Barcombe Cross, stay on Local road(s)

1.0 mi

 

8.8

At Spithurst, stay on Local road(s)

3.1 mi

 

12.0

Bear LEFT (West) onto A272

0.2 mi

 

12.1

At Newick, bear RIGHT (North) onto Local road(s)

1.4 mi

 

13.5

Turn RIGHT (North-East) onto A275

1.5 mi

Danehill

15.0

Turn RIGHT (East) onto Local road(s)

0.2 mi

 

15.2

Arrive Sheffield Park Garden

   

SHEFFIELD PARK GARDEN, Sheffield Park, Uckfield East Sussex TN22 3QX

A magnificent landscape garden, laid out in the 18th century by 'Capability' Brown and further developed in the early years of this century by its owner, Arthur G. Soames. The centrepiece is the original four lakes, linked by cascades and waterfalls. There are dramatic shows of daffodils and bluebells in spring, and the rhododendrons, azaleas and stream garden are spectacular in early summer. Autumn brings stunning colours from the many rare trees and shrubs

Midway between East Grinstead and Lewes, 5ml NW of Uckfield, on E side of A275 (between A272 & A22), ½ml from Sheffield Park station (Bluebell Rly)

Mile

Instruction

For

Towards

0.0

Depart Sheffield Park Garden on Local road(s) (West)

0.2 mi

 

0.2

Turn RIGHT (North) onto A275

0.4 mi

Danehill

0.6

Turn RIGHT (East) onto Local road(s)

5.0 mi

Isfield

5.5

At Fairwarp, stay on Local road(s)

2.0 mi

 

7.6

At High Hurstwood, stay on Local road(s)

7.3 mi

 

14.8

Turn RIGHT (South) onto A267

0.3 mi

Butchers Cross

15.1

Turn LEFT (East) onto Local road(s)

0.8 mi

Broad Oak

15.9

At Mayfield, stay on Local road(s)

6.5 mi

 

22.4

Turn LEFT (East) onto A265

0.2 mi

Etchingham

22.6

Turn RIGHT (South) onto Local road(s)

164 yds

 

22.7

Arrive Burwash and Bateman’s

   

BATEMAN'S, Burwash, Etchingham East Sussex TN19 7DS

The home of Rudyard Kipling from 1902--36, the interior of this beautiful Jacobean house reflects the author's strong associations with the East. There are many Oriental rugs and artefacts, and most of the rooms -- including his book-lined study -- are much as Kipling left them. The delightful grounds run down to the small River Dudwell, where there is a water-mill, and contain roses, wild flowers and herbs. Kipling's Rolls-Royce is also on display

½ml S of Burwash (A265); approached by road leading S from W end of village or N from Woods Corner (B2096)

Mile

Instruction

For

Towards

0.0

Depart Burwash and Bateman’s on Local road(s) (North)

164 yds

 

0.1

Turn RIGHT (East) onto A265

0.2 mi

Etchingham

0.3

At Burwash, turn RIGHT (South-East) onto Local road(s)

2.6 mi

 

2.9

At Oxleys Green, stay on Local road(s)

3.3 mi

Robertsbridge

6.3

At Robertsbridge, stay on Local road(s)

1.1 mi

 

7.4

At Salehurst, stay on Local road(s)

3.1 mi

Bodiam

10.5

At Bodiam, stay on Local road(s)

0.4 mi

 

11.0

Arrive Bodiam Castle

   

BODIAM CASTLE, Bodiam, nr Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5UA

One of the most famous and evocative castles in Britain, Bodiam was built in 1385, both as a defence and a comfortable home. The exterior is virtually complete and the ramparts rise dramatically above the moat below. Enough of the interior survives to give an impression of castle life, and there are spiral staircases and battlements to explore. An audiovisual presentation and small museum provide social and historical background

3ml S of Hawkhurst, 2ml E of A21 Hurst Green

Mile

Instruction

For

Towards

0.0

Depart Bodiam Castle on Local road(s) (West)

1.3 mi

 

1.3

At Ewhurst Green, stay on Local road(s)

2.2 mi

Mill Corner

3.6

At Mill Corner, stay on Local road(s)

1.2 mi

 

4.8

Bear LEFT (East) onto B2165

0.1 mi

 

4.9

Bear RIGHT (East) onto B2088

0.4 mi

Beckley

5.3

Turn RIGHT (South) onto Local road(s)

3.1 mi

Beckley

8.4

Turn LEFT (East) onto B2089

4.8 mi

Rye

13.2

Bear RIGHT (South) onto A268

65 yds

 

13.2

Turn LEFT (East) onto A259

0.6 mi

 

13.9

Arrive Rye

   

LAMB HOUSE, West Street, Rye East Sussex TN31 7ES

A delightful brick-fronted house, dating from the early 18th century and typical of the attractive town of Rye. This was the home of writer Henry James from 1898 to 1916, and later of author E. F. Benson. Some of James's personal possessions can be seen, and there is a charming walled garden

In West Street, facing W end of church

Mile

Instruction

For

Towards

0.0

Depart Rye on A259 (South)

0.6 mi

Hastings

0.6

Turn RIGHT (North) onto A268

65 yds

Playden

0.7

Bear LEFT (North) onto B2089

5.0 mi

Udimore

5.7

Turn LEFT (South-West) onto Local road(s)

1.4 mi

Brede

7.0

Turn RIGHT (North) onto A28

0.2 mi

Broad Oak

7.3

At Brede, bear LEFT (West) onto Local road(s)

2.8 mi

Sedlescombe

10.1

Turn RIGHT (North) onto B2244

0.6 mi

Cripps Corner

10.7

Bear LEFT (West) onto Local road(s)

1.4 mi

Whatlington

12.1

At Whatlington, stay on Local road(s)

3.9 mi

Battle

16.0

At Netherfield, bear RIGHT (West) onto B2096

2.9 mi

Dallington

18.9

Turn LEFT (South) onto Local road(s)

5.0 mi

Bodle Street Green

23.9

At Cowbeech, stay on Local road(s)

3.5 mi

 

27.4

At Hellingly, stay on Local road(s)

0.5 mi

 

27.9

Bear LEFT (South) onto B2104

0.4 mi

 

28.3

At Lower Horsebridge, turn RIGHT (West) onto A271

0.4 mi

 

28.7

Turn RIGHT (West) onto A22

0.5 mi

 

29.2

Turn LEFT (South-West) onto Local road(s)

1.2 mi

Upper Dicker

30.4

At Upper Dicker, stay on Local road(s)

5.2 mi

 

35.6

Arrive Alfriston Clergy House

   

ALFRISTON CLERGY HOUSE, The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate East Sussex BN26 5TL

Bought in 1896 for the princely sum of £10, this was the first building to be acquired by the Trust. A 14th-century timber-framed and thatched hall house, it is little altered and characteristic of the Wealden vernacular style. The interior contains a fine medieval hall and exhibition and there is a charming cottage garden, with many typical countryside flowers, once common but rarely seen today

4ml NE of Seaford, just E of B2108, in Alfriston village, adjoining The Tye and St Andrews Church [

Mile

Instruction

For

Towards

0.0

Depart Alfriston Clergy House on Local road(s) (East)

0.9 mi

 

0.9

At Alfriston, stay on Local road(s)

3.1 mi

 

4.0

Turn RIGHT (West) onto A259

0.2 mi

Seaford

4.2

Bear LEFT (West) onto Local road(s)

1.2 mi

Seaford

5.4

Arrive Seaford

   
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