Wednesday, 13 October 2021 - TUNBRIDGE WELLS CIRCULAR - 13 miles - Leader: Nick W

A brisk walk through the High Weald with some steep slopes and uneven terrain. We go through woodland to the elegant hill-top village of Frant and the landscaped parkland of the Nevill Estate's Eridge Old Park. After lunch we pass Eridge Rocks, the impressive sandstone outcrops which are a distinctive feature of the High Weald and then through Broadwater Warren nature reserve. The final stretch is alongside the Spa Valley Railway, a restored branch line. The route into Tunbridge Wells goes across its large wooded common into The Pantiles, a famous colonnaded walkway with interesting shops, galleries, cafés.
Lunch: snack break at Frant then late picnic stop at Eridge Green and nearby pub for a drink.

Gatepost with Bull and Roses - symbol of the Neville family of Eridge

Parasol mushroom

Section of the Eridge Rocks

At the Eridge Rocks information board

Ancient Oak alongside Rocks

Sandstone weathering 

Boardwalk next to bog

Boggy plants

Photos: Dave H