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Heathfield And Waldron

Markly Wood – Heathfield High Street loop from Heathfield

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South East England

East Sussex

Wealden

Heathfield And Waldron

Markly Wood – Heathfield High Street loop from Heathfield

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Markly Wood – Heathfield High Street loop from Heathfield

03:07

11.4km

180m

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: August 6, 2026

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.61 km

Heathfield Tunnel Entrance

Highlight • Structure

Heathfield Tunnel was repaired and restored in 1997. Gates were fitted to the tunnel in 1999 which allowed access to be restricted to daylight hours. Access became unrestricted from 2002 but ceased entirely in 2007.

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2.47 km

Heathfield and Waldron Millennium Green

Highlight • Trail

The site of the Green is approximately 5.26 hectares of natural woodland extending along the line of the old railway, remnants of the old train line can still be seen along the main trail.

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2.90 km

Markly Wood

Highlight • Forest

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5.89 km

Muddy Trail in High Weald National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The High Weald's clay soil is notoriously heavy, especially after rain, making trails particularly muddy. To navigate these conditions comfortably, it's advisable to wear stout walking boots. Additionally, consider wearing …

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9.95 km

Alfie’s Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe for cake, coffee, lunch. Great food and welcoming staff.

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9.99 km

Heathfield High Street

Highlight • Cycleway

The cycling highlight of Heathfield is the Cuckoo Trail, a disused railway line that runs south to Polegate near Eastbourne. It’s also in the Avenue Verte, the long distance cycle …

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

3.05 km

1.81 km

957 m

774 m

692 m

541 m

Surfaces

4.44 km

1.96 km

1.95 km

1.53 km

837 m

598 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 9 August

26°C

15°C

0 %

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Markly Wood – Heathfield High Street loop from Heathfield

Heathfield Tunnel Entrance

Heathfield and Waldron Millennium Green

Markly Wood

Muddy Trail in High Weald National Landscape

Alfie’s Café

Heathfield High Street

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