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South East England

East Sussex

Wealden

Heathfield And Waldron

Cuckoo Trail – The Cuckoo Trail loop from Heathfield

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Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

East Sussex

Wealden

Heathfield And Waldron

Cuckoo Trail – The Cuckoo Trail loop from Heathfield

Moderate

hikers

Cuckoo Trail – The Cuckoo Trail loop from Heathfield

02:25

9.12km

90m

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 16, 2026

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High Weald National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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545 m

Cuckoo Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

If you are planning on riding the Cuckoo Trail with children, and returning to your starting point, I recommend starting at the Polegate end. There is a very gradual gradient …

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1.36 km

A charming collection of railway paraphernalia. The gates are restored from the crossing at nearby Pevensey. Push Thomas's nose or pull the lever for extra fun. There's also an amusing sign about draining cocks.

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1.40 km

Railway Memorabilia Garden on the Cuckoo Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

This is clearly a rail enthusiast’s back garden, backing onto the Cuckoo Trail but its got more going on than some of the disused railway stations on the route- railway signage, lights and a level crossing.

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3.74 km

Railway Workers Memorial Bench

Highlight • Monument

A nice easy going walk

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4.22 km

The Cuckoo Trail

Highlight • Forest

Cuckoo woodworms

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4.27 km

Horam Station on the Cuckoo Trail

Highlight • Trail

A good spot to stop, have a break and a bite to eat while cycling the Cuckoo Trail , particularly if you are with children - the platforms, signs and …

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4.57 km

The Horam Emporium

Highlight • Structure

Vintage shop with artisan crafts.

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6.65 km

Cuckoo Trail

Highlight • Trail

A 14 mile Tarmac surfaced path through the Sussex countryside is traffic free and is a safe route for walkers and cyclists

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9.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.43 km

424 m

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.83 km

271 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Cuckoo Trail – The Cuckoo Trail loop from Heathfield

Cuckoo Trail

Frenches Halt

Railway Memorabilia Garden on the Cuckoo Trail

Railway Workers Memorial Bench

The Cuckoo Trail

Horam Station on the Cuckoo Trail

The Horam Emporium

Cuckoo Trail

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