High Weald 1066 Country Walk: Pevensey to Rye
£690.00
Join Barbara for this fascinating linear walk through Sussex and the High Weald AONB. The 31-mile 1066 Country Walk is a relatively easy, low-level route through countryside that witnessed the Norman Conquest. Starting at Pevensey Castle , it passes Herstmonceux Castle, the historic 1066 Battle Abbey and Battlefield, medieval Winchelsea, ending in historic Rye.
Much of the walk passes through the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a typical medieval landscape with rolling hills and valleys, atmospheric marshes, ancient woodland, historic towns, quaint villages, old churches, rustic farms, elegant estates, oast houses and windmills. There is also a sculpture trail – the 10 wooden sculptures are inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry and the heritage of 1066 Country. A visit to Battle Abbey is included in the itinerary.
The holiday is based in Rye, whose centre contains well-preserved Medieval streets complete with cobblestones and half-timbered buildings. It really does have the air of somewhere lost in time. There are plenty of independent shops to browse around and we will head out into the town to eat most evenings.
Day 1: Arrive in Rye, a beautiful medieval town with cobbled streets, a varied history and interesting high street. There will be a holiday briefing before dinner at the hotel.
Day 2: Today, we head to Pevensey to begin our walk. Starting at Pevensey Castle, a medieval castle and former Roman Saxon Shore fort, we walk across the beautiful Pevensey Levels heading north towards the imposing bulk of Herstmonceux Castle and on to the tiny, picturesque village of Boreham Street. An 8 mile gentle walk to start our journey.
Dinner in Rye.
Day 3: We return to Boreham Street to begin our walk to historic Battle Abbey. A few more ups and downs on this route where the path takes us up onto Tent Hill where William the Conqueror’s troops camped on the eve of their historic battle with King Harold’s army. A 9 mile walk takes us to the iconic Battle Abbey to finish our day.
Dinner in Rye.
Day 4: We start our day with a visit to Battle Abbey before continuing our journey towards Icklesham, overlooked by Hogg Hill Mill, a converted windmill. A 9 mile walk through woodland and farmland with one or two climbs to reach our destination of Icklesham which offers stunning views over the Brede Valley. Dinner in Rye.
Day 5: The final section of the 1066 path takes us from Icklesham back into Rye via the beautiful and peaceful town of Winchelsea with its lovely 13th Century church with stunning stained glass windows. A relatively easy walk of 5.5 miles to finish our adventure. Depart for home mid to late afternoon.


£690.00