King's Standing is the highest point in (or on) the Ashdown Forest. It takes its name from a lookout tower, which once stood at the location of King's Standing Clump (east of the road), from where royalty would hunt deer. The area is now home to a police training centre, under which is a old government bunker that was built towards the end of the Cold War. There were a lot of radio masts at this spot during the 80s but only one remains now.

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King's Standing is the highest point in the Ashdown Forest. It takes its name from a lookout tower that stood at the location of King's Standing Clump, now marked by …

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1. The Ashdown Forest loop from East Grinstead

75.6km

04:54

970m

980m

This difficult 47.0-mile touring cycling route loops through Ashdown Forest and the High Weald, offering challenging climbs and scenic views

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2. Forest Way – Groombridge Place Manor House loop from Sevenoaks

103km

06:58

1,500m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. King's Standing Clump – Hartfield Station loop from Forest Row

52.3km

03:35

880m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 210 m

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Location: Hartfield, Wealden, East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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King's Standing Clump

1. The Ashdown Forest loop from East Grinstead

2. Forest Way – Groombridge Place Manor House loop from Sevenoaks

3. King's Standing Clump – Hartfield Station loop from Forest Row

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