Wealden District covers 323 square miles of rural East Sussex and it is one of the most rural areas in England. Nearly two-thirds is recognised as being of national landscape quality, boasting the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the South Downs National Park.
It is easily reached from London by rail on Southern and South Eastern to stations at Berwick, Buxted, Crowborough, Eridge, Frant, Normans Bay, Pevensey & Westham, Polegate, Uckfield and Wadhurst. Details for local bus routes can be found on the East Sussex interactive bus map.
The core appeal to visitors is its beautiful, varied and unspoilt landscapes and views. It has undeveloped coastal cliffs, beaches and countryside that varies from ancient woodland, forests and heathland to a patchwork of medieval fields, parklands and open rolling downs. There are a number of European and Internationally recognised special sites of ecological value that contribute to the special environmental attributes of Wealden including Ashdown Forest, which contains one of the largest single continuous blocks of lowland heath in south-east England and Pevensey Levels which is designated wetland habitat of international importance.
Attractive villages offer the visitor a warm welcome and you will see a wealth of historic timber-framed, flint and thatched buildings, so typical of the South East of England. And why not try the Cuckoo Trail a former railway line extending 11 miles between Heathfield and Polegate, ideal for walkers, cyclists and horseriders.
to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
