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

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

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

02:45

51.0km

730m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.13 km for 60 m

After 21.9 km for 93 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.16 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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1.44 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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5.75 km

Eatenden Wood

Forest

22.0 km

St Giles' Church, Dallington

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was built in the 13th century and at the time dedicated to St Margaret, until the 17th century when it charged to St Giles.

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26.3 km

The Green at Rushlake Green

Highlight • Viewpoint

Horse and Groom inn good stopping place

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26.5 km

Rushlake Green Village Stores

Highlight • Settlement

Well stocked village shop selling local produce. Situated on the pretty Rushlake Green.

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34.2 km

Eastwood Observatory

Highlight • Monument

A grade-II listed, Robert Adam Anglo-Baroque masterpiece that takes its architectural inspiration from the Royal Observatory. Now a 12 bedroom holiday home for rich and famous people.

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