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South East England

Brambletye Bridge – Bluebell Railway loop from Forest Row

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Brambletye Bridge – Bluebell Railway loop from Forest Row

Hard

3.0

(1)

10

hikers

Brambletye Bridge – Bluebell Railway loop from Forest Row

05:40

20.8km

310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

112 m

Forest Row Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Forest Row is a characterful village on the northern tip of East Sussex. With a pleasant mix of old and new, the village has a great choice of places for food and drink, accommodation, shops and boutiques. Forest Row has garnered a reputation for organic produce in recent years.

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2

1.03 km

Brambletye Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

It's easy to miss this 17th century stone bridge leading to Brambletye Manor.

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3

3.47 km

Minsmere Picnic Site – View of Weir Wood Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

An ideal spot if you're on a route around the reservoir where you can stop for lunch or rest at its benches and tables.

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4

5.86 km

Stone Farm Rocks and View of Weirwood Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stone Farm Rocks is a sandstone crag which was formed around 140 million years ago. The rocks are a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the unusual bedding formations. The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) owns the site for climbers and conservation. From this spot above the rocks, you get fine views over Weirwood Reservoir and beyond.

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5

6.61 km

Bluebell Railway

Highlight • Structure

Watch the old steam trains pass you by through wonderful countryside. This line was the first preserved standard gauge steam-operated passenger railway in the world to operate a public service. The society ran its first train on 7 August 1960.

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7.57 km

Giffard's Wood

Forest

8.41 km

Shagswell Wood

Forest

8

8.86 km

View of Sharpthorne Tunnel, Bluebell Railway

Highlight • Monument

Footpath crosses the railway line just a few yards from the tunnel mouth. Choo choo!

Tip by

9

11.5 km

Joseph's Border Path Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bring bread for the ducks

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10

18.2 km

Large Oak Overlooking Weir Wood Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

A giant oak over looking the weir, a nice spot to sit a rest to enjoy the view.

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B

20.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.39 km

5.55 km

5.47 km

1.35 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.98 km

5.52 km

2.53 km

2.28 km

1.52 km

952 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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