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Herstmonceux loop from Wartling

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Herstmonceux loop from Wartling

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Herstmonceux loop from Wartling

01:53

7.00km

90m

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Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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3.44 km

The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux

Highlight • Historical Site

This vast Royal Observatory was built during the 1900s after London's polluted air meant the original Royal Observatory struggled to make out stars. The original was built in the 1600s under order of King Charles II. Its task was to created accurate star maps to allow sailors — who were often wrecked due to poor navigational abilities — to calculate their longitude. When the observatory succeeded in this goal, they continued producing lunar tables and other crucial parts of marine navigation.

Later and thwarted by British weather, the main telescope was moved to a Canarian observatory run by the Royal Greenwich Observatory and the remains of the site at Herstmonceux was moved to Cambridge.Today, the science centre here at Herstmonceux is an excellent educational facilities for school trips and offers lectures and exhibitions.

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4.23 km

Herstmonceux Castle

Highlight • Castle

This extraordinary castle dates back to the 15th century and is one of the best examples of an Elizabethan brick castle. The gardens are Grade-II listed and, in total, the castle grounds extend to 300 acres (121 ha).

The extraordinary estate is open to visitors throughout the summer period and there are often events going on, such as medieval weekends, particularly great for families. The castle is occasionally open for visitors but is mostly used as a study centre, and a wedding and conference venue.

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4.84 km

All Saints Church, Herstmonceux

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This church lies at the original, medieval site of Herstmonceux village, which was later moved a short way north. The church remains, with a 12th-century tower, a 13th-century south aisle and a hotchpotch of parts from the 14th and 15th centuries.

It sits at 85 feet (26 m) but this is enough to grant it quite significant views over the Pevensey Levels to the south and west.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.47 km

2.03 km

493 m

Surfaces

3.45 km

2.15 km

1.02 km

379 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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Herstmonceux loop from Wartling

The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux

Herstmonceux Castle

All Saints Church, Herstmonceux

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