Cowden The 39 Steps, 5.9 miles, moderate

Sir John Mills once lived at Sussex Farmhouse near Cowden and played Scudder in the 1978 film version of John Buchan’s The Thirty-Nine Steps, hence the title of the walk.

We head past St Mary Magdalene Church and through the Church Yard along the Sussex Border. When Sussex Farmhouse comes into view, we cross Kent Water into the grounds of the Estate heading uphill in the direction of Hethe. After passing Holywych Farm and The Moat we cross the Uckfield Line, then uphill through Sandfield Farm where there are fine views to the South. After passing Rickwoods Farm and Cowden Station we take the path to Pyle Gate Farm, then South back to Cowden.

Optional drink at The Fountain.

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).