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Battle Abbey and Battlefield – Battle Abbey and Battlefield loop from Catsfield

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Battle Abbey and Battlefield – Battle Abbey and Battlefield loop from Catsfield

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Battle Abbey and Battlefield – Battle Abbey and Battlefield loop from Catsfield

01:32

5.70km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

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High Weald National Landscape

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Parking

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436 m

Farthing Pond

Highlight • Lake

In the heart of Powdermill Wood, you can find this peaceful pond as you run along its trails. During the 17th and 18th centuries, this area played a significant role in the gunpowder industry.

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1.38 km

Saxon Wood

Forest

1.81 km

Bound Division Sculpture (1066 Country Walk)

Highlight • Monument

This is a sculpture called Bound Division and part of he 1066 sculpture trail. The artwork represents King William, King Harold and the crown they were fighting over. Looming out …

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2.28 km

Battle Abbey and Battlefield

Highlight • Castle

Battle Abbey was founded by William the Conqueror in 1070 in memory of the battle fought at Senlac Hill in 1066. The site is managed by English Heritage. A footpath …

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2.56 km

Battle Abbey and Battlefield

Highlight • Historical Site

Who hasn't heard or read about the Battle of Hastings in English class at school? It's all the more impressive when you're there yourself and can see everything; this is how history comes alive.

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2.68 km

Battle Museum of Local History

Highlight • Historical Site

No idea if it’s any good as it’s closed on Sundays. Oops

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5.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.46 km

1.71 km

591 m

553 m

349 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

1.19 km

832 m

731 m

349 m

154 m

Elevation

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Battle Abbey and Battlefield – Battle Abbey and Battlefield loop from Catsfield

Farthing Pond

Bound Division Sculpture (1066 Country Walk)

Battle Abbey and Battlefield

Battle Abbey and Battlefield

Battle Museum of Local History

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