Cranbrook is a charming town with medieval streets, hidden alleys, historic buildings and a working windmill from the 1800s. Known as the 'Capital of the Weald', Cranbrook has accommodation, places for food and drink, quirky shops, galleries, and other attractions. As such, it is ideal for a pit-stop or an overnight stay.

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January 28, 2023

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The town achieved prosperity in the 14th to 16th centuries through the cloth trade. Often called the “Capital of the Weald” it retains great charm and is dominated by a fine smock windmill built in 1814 for Henry Dobell.

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Hemsted Forest & Cranbrook loop

15.7km

04:07

130m

Hike the moderate 9.8-mile Hemsted Forest & Cranbrook loop through woodlands and historic Cranbrook, gaining 411 feet in 4 hours.

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5.0

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Benenden & Iden Green loop from Cranbrook — High Weald

23.0km

06:08

260m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Sissinghurst Castle Garden – Hilly Wood loop from Cranbrook

12.8km

03:22

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 80 m

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Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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Location: Cranbrook & Sissinghurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Cranbrook Town Centre and Windmill

#1.

Hemsted Forest & Cranbrook loop

#2.

Benenden & Iden Green loop from Cranbrook — High Weald

#3.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden – Hilly Wood loop from Cranbrook

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