Horsted Keynes Walks
This pretty West Sussex village has some good walking country trails and a couple of fine old pubs for post exercise refreshment. There is also a historic church dating from the Norman period. The Grade I listed church is notable as the burial place of Harold Macmillan, ex-prime minster of Britain.
This circular walk explores the countryside and woods to the north of the village. You'll visit a number of local fishing lakes before heading over to see the Horsted Keynes railway station on the old Bluebell Railway.
The walk starts at the public car park in the village centre where you can pick up the Sussex Border Path and follow the waymarked trail north to Broadhurst Manor, passing a series of fishing lakes on the way. The route bends round to the west at Tanyard before heading south to Cinder Hill and then along the railway line to the old station on the heritage steam railway.
You then pass Leamland Wood and Pain's Wood before returning to the village centre.
Postcode
RH17 7EF - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsHorsted Keynes Ordnance Survey Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
Head to The Green Man after your walk for rest and refreshment. The historic pub is located in a lovely spot next to the village green. They serve a lovely Sunday roast and have a nice outdoor seating area for warmer weather. You can find them at postcode RH17 7AS for your sat navs.
Dog Walking
The woods and country trails around the village make for a fine dog walk. The Green Man mentioned above is also dog friendly.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
You could continue your outing by catching the Bluebell Railway to the beautiful Sheffield Park where there are a number of pretty lakes and woodland trails to explore. The trains also run to nearby East Grinstead, Lewes, Haywards Heath and Ardingly where you can enjoy waterside walking along the lovely Ardingly Reservoir.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Sussex Walks page.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
The village green. There is a grocery shop to the right of the picture and a pub further down the road. There was a pub to the left of the photo, but this now seems to be in the process of being converted to flats.
Waiting for the Train. This impressive array of signals shows how important this was as a country junction when rail travel was at its peak. Horsted Keynes is, perhaps, the most interesting station on the Bluebell Railway.
Lake by the path to Horsted Keynes
The Green Man pub.
The Old Rectory. A beautiful house viewed from St Giles Church. Note the gazebo on the right.
Bluebell Railway. At this point, the footpath runs to the side of the railway line, on an embankment.
Sussex Border Path and private road to Broadhurst Manor
Sheep grazing by Piplye Wood