Mark's Hartfield to Bolebroke Castle Circular Walk - 7.5 miles

This is a lovely 7.5‑mile walk from the Hartfield Weekend Car Park. We initially head south from the village and make our way to Withyham and its delightful church and rectory via the Wealdway and the River Medway. There is then a short but steep climb to Top Hill Farm before we continue towards Bolebroke Castle. Before reaching the picnic spot, we pass the impressive Tudor manor of Bolebroke Castle, built around 1480 and once used by Henry VIII during his hunting visits to the Ashdown Forest. Its red‑brick towers and gatehouse façade make it one of the earliest brick-built houses in Sussex.

A gradual climb then brings us to a lovely picnic lunch spot at the high point just below Chantlers Farm. From here, it’s a scenic three‑mile stroll back to Hartfield through classic High Weald countryside.