Mayfield�Circular Walk

4 miles (6.5 km)

This Sussex based village is located near Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells in the north eastern part of the county. Mayfield is close to the Ashdown Forest where you can enjoy miles of woodland trails in the 'home' of Winnie-the-Pooh.
There's also the High Weald AONB where you'll find numerous walking trails in beautiful surroundings.
The historic village itself includes some wonderful old listed buildings including a fine 16th century pub and a 15th century church.
This circular walk explores the area to the south of the village using various public footpaths. On the way there's pleasant countryside, woodland paths and views of the River Rother.

Postcode

TN20 6AB - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Mayfield Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Mayfield Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map

Mayfield OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Mayfield Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Mayfield

Ashdown Forest - Explore the 'home' of Winnie-the-Pooh in this large area of woodland and heathland near Crowborough
Crowborough - The town of Crowborough is nicely positioned for exploring the expansive Ashdown Forest and the High Weald AONB
Tunbridge Wells Circular Walk - Explore the beautiful countryside around Royal Tunbridge Wells on this circular walk through the High Weald AONB
Ashdown Forest Pooh Walk - This short walk visits some of the places made famous in A.A Milne's Winnie the Pooh stories.
The walk starts from the Gills Lap car park (Postcode:TN22 3JD) located where Chuck Hatch Road and Kid's Hill meet
Hartfield Winnie the Pooh Walk - This walk takes you to some of the locations associated with A.A Milne's Winnie the Pooh books in Ashdown Forest
Wealdway - Follow the Wealdway from the River Thames at Gravesend to Eastbourne on the Sussex coast
Vanguard Way - This 66 mile trail runs from the outskirts of London, through Ashdown Forest, Alfriston and Cuckmere Valley to the stunning East Sussex coast.
Route highlights include the lovely Ashdown Forest, the White Horse near Alfriston and the wonderful final coastal stretch that gives views of the Seven Sisters Cliffs and Tidemills beach
Pooh Sticks Bridge - Walk to the bridge where where Winnie the Pooh invented the game of Pooh Sticks on this lovely little literary walk in Ashdown Forest.
Start the walk from the Pooh Car Park at Chuck Hatch Lane, TN7 4DN
Heathfield - This East Sussex market town is in a good location for exploring the woods and countryside of the High Weald
Chelwood Vachery - This circular walk visits Chelwood Vachery and Braberry Hatch Ponds in Ashdown Forest.
Bewl Water - This is a walking and cycling route around the beautiful Bewl Water reservoir near Lamberhurst
Wadhurst - This East Sussex town is in a good location for exploring the High Weald AONB on foot

Pubs/Cafes

The Grade I listed Middle House Hotel dates all the way back to 1575. The old world pub is set in a splendid black and white timber framed building on the High Street. The house was originally built for the financier, Sir Thomas Gresham, Keeper of the Privy Purse to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 1st. They serve good quality dishes and have a dog friendly garden where you can relax on warmer days. You can find them at a postcode of TN20 6AB for your sat navs.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Just to the north west is the neighbouring village of Rotherfield where there are some nice trails across the Rotherfield Millennium Green. The green includes a pond, a stream, grassland, an ancient oak, a heritage orchard and lots of wildlife. In the village you can also visit the Grade I listed 11th century church and a 17th century pub with a particularly fine garden area.