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

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.

Subject to walk leaders approval we allow well-behaved dogs under full control of their owner. If you wish to bring your dog on the walk, please check with the walk leader before arriving for the walk.
Please note that there is a £2 payment required for non-Ramblers members to help cover our Meetup costs. Please help the walk leader by bringing the exact change.
Members of the Ramblers Association are welcome on any of our walks, but we would still encourage you to RSVP on Meetup. This will give our volunteer walk leaders an idea of how many are attending, and also to keep the numbers manageable. If, on the day of the walk, you are still on the waiting list and a Ramblers member, you can attend just let the walk leader know you are coming by adding a comment 'Coming as a Rambler'. You will find the start location via our website Our Walks (westkentwalkinggroup.org.uk).