The home of Winnie-the-Pooh - exploring Ashdown Forest

Submitted by Timwoods on 24 September 2008

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A linear, full-day countryside walk in England starting at Groombridge station, East Sussex, about 21km (roughly 13 miles) long and . Ashdown Forest, in the High Weald area of Sussex, is famous as the home of Winnie-the-Pooh, the much-loved bear in the A A Milne stories. This walk takes you through some of the best of the forest (most of which isn't actually wooded), including the Pooh Sticks Bridge. The route also passes Duddleswell - well worth a visit for anyone who likes cream teas. It's a long day out, but all easy going and a great way to see some of the highlights of this popular region. Start: Groombridge station, OS Grid: TQ532371
End: Buxted station, OS Grid: TQ497234 Elevation Profile (x: waypoint number, y: metres)

Gain (+/- 10%): 133m (439ft)

Total (+/- 10%): 256m (841ft)

Loss (+/- 10%): 122m (402ft)

Max. Elevation: 120m (393ft)

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1. Groombridge station

OS Grid: TQ532371

From the station, head into the village of Groombridge. Pass through the village towards the B2188, where you can join the Sussex Border Path heading west.

2. Balls Green

About 3 km (roughly 3 miles) from 1 OS Grid: TQ498364

The Sussex Border Path heads west along the disused railway line, past the village of Balls Green (stop sniggering).

3. Newton's Hill

About 3 km (roughly 2 miles) from 2 OS Grid: TQ474354

The path heads past Hartfield. This area is where A A Milne and the young Christopher Robin lived. Head past the village and take the bridleway heading south to Newton's Hill.

4. Pooh Sticks Bridge

About 2 km (roughly 2 miles) from 3 OS Grid: TQ471338

The path heads south to the famous bridge, where Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet played Pooh Sticks and Eeyore floated past. Go on, have a game yourself! Once you have finished, keep heading south to Newbridge.