1066 Country Walk Stage 1 (18 miles/Strenuous)

Metropolitan Walkers is part of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity. All welcome for 3 'taster' walks, after which please join the Ramblers - info on the Met Walkers website

This walk is part of the 1066 Country Walk weekend away which can be found on the Weekends Away page of the Metropolitan Walkers website. This stage can also be done as a day walk, returning to London from Battle at the end of the walk.

Please note that while the length of this walk puts it into the strenuous category, its pace will be more akin to a moderate walk. Please respect the pace that the leader sets and do not push for more speed.

We start at Pevensey Castle, which was a Roman fort (built in AD 290), before William the Conqueror landed here to begin his invasion of England and built a fortress within the Roman defences. We’ll also pass Herstmonceux Castle, the Observatory Centre, Brown Bread Street, and Battle Abbey.

Please bring a packed lunch. There will be an afternoon pub stop for drinks, and a pub visit at the end.

Terrain: Undulating countryside paths

Travel: Take 8:54 from London Victoria (9:01 Clapham Junction, 9:10 East Croydon), arr. Pevensey and Westham 10:32.

If you are only joining for Saturday's walk, buy a single to Pevensey and Westham for the outbound journey and a further single for the return leg from Battle.

If you are staying on in Battle for Sunday's walk as well, buy a single to Pevensey and Westham only.

Grading: Strenuous.
For an explanation of the gradings, please see the FAQ - please consider both the length and grade when choosing a walk.

Finish point: Battle Station
More info: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/group-walks/1066-country-walk-stage-1