Alison’s guidebook

Alison
Alison’s guidebook

Walks

One of our favourite walks - and great rock climbing.
6 locals recommend
Harrison's Rocks
6 locals recommend
One of our favourite walks - and great rock climbing.
92 locals recommend
Ashdown Forest
Wych Cross
92 locals recommend
This is a short walk from the cottage
Big Millhole Wood
This is a short walk from the cottage
10 locals recommend
Eridge Rocks Nature Reserve
1 Warren Farm Ln
10 locals recommend
Great for walking and cycling
168 locals recommend
Bewl Water
Bewlbridge Lane
168 locals recommend
Great for walking and cycling
45 minutes drive, we tend to start our walk at Birling Gap where there is also a cafe. It is hilly with spectacular views along the coast.
170 locals recommend
Seven Sisters Cliffs
170 locals recommend
45 minutes drive, we tend to start our walk at Birling Gap where there is also a cafe. It is hilly with spectacular views along the coast.
One hours drive, a beautiful stretch of beach and dunes. Nearby Rye is a lovely historic town
310 locals recommend
Camber Sands
310 locals recommend
One hours drive, a beautiful stretch of beach and dunes. Nearby Rye is a lovely historic town
A short stroll that starts at the Millenium Green
Millennium Green station
A short stroll that starts at the Millenium Green

Sightseeing

38 locals recommend
Groombridge Place Estates
Groombridge Hill
38 locals recommend
199 locals recommend
Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever Road
199 locals recommend
Lovely to stroll along, cafes spill out on to the pavements. During the summer months live music with Jazz on the Pantiles on Thursday evenings.
102 locals recommend
The Pantiles
The Pantiles
102 locals recommend
Lovely to stroll along, cafes spill out on to the pavements. During the summer months live music with Jazz on the Pantiles on Thursday evenings.
Bayham Abbey
131 locals recommend
National Trust - Scotney Castle
131 locals recommend
One hours drive and a great day out wandering through The Lanes, along the seafront and the pier and visiting the Royal Pavillion
80 locals recommend
Brighton
80 locals recommend
One hours drive and a great day out wandering through The Lanes, along the seafront and the pier and visiting the Royal Pavillion
An interesting town to wander around and grab a bite to eat at Bill’s
290 locals recommend
Lewes
290 locals recommend
An interesting town to wander around and grab a bite to eat at Bill’s

Food scene

Charming little cafe, open during the day.
The Deer Park Café
Sham Farm Road
Charming little cafe, open during the day.
The Courtyard Rotherfield
6A High St
One of our favourite pubs for an evening meal
18 locals recommend
The Abergavenny Arms
Newhaven Road
18 locals recommend
One of our favourite pubs for an evening meal
Amazing views from the garden so especially lovely on a clear, sunny day when you can sit outside.
The Mark Cross Inn
Amazing views from the garden so especially lovely on a clear, sunny day when you can sit outside.
Amazing cakes! May need to wait a short while for a table. Not open on a Monday.
31 locals recommend
Juliets
54 High St
31 locals recommend
Amazing cakes! May need to wait a short while for a table. Not open on a Monday.
34 locals recommend
The Middle House
High Street
34 locals recommend
Seafood restaurant. Great for a special occasion as it’s in the middle of the Pantiles.
17 locals recommend
Sankey's The Old Fishmarket
The Pantiles
17 locals recommend
Seafood restaurant. Great for a special occasion as it’s in the middle of the Pantiles.
7 locals recommend
Nevill Crest and Gun
Eridge Road
7 locals recommend
A cafe with a terrace - lovely views
Sussex Country Gardener
A cafe with a terrace - lovely views
30 locals recommend
The Beacon
Tea Garden Lane
30 locals recommend

Shopping

Little boutiques, jewellers and cafes. You then wander up the hill to the larger shopping centre at Royal Victoria Place.
High Street
High Street
Little boutiques, jewellers and cafes. You then wander up the hill to the larger shopping centre at Royal Victoria Place.

Cycling

Great for a family cycle - relatively flat. We start at Heathfield.
Cuckoo Trail
Cuckoo Trail
Great for a family cycle - relatively flat. We start at Heathfield.
One of our favourite places. Playgrounds tucked away in the trees. Varying lengths of walks and cycle rides. There’s also a Go Ape
189 locals recommend
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury Road
189 locals recommend
One of our favourite places. Playgrounds tucked away in the trees. Varying lengths of walks and cycle rides. There’s also a Go Ape
We start at Groombridge and head west.
6 locals recommend
Forest Way Cycle Route NCN 21
Forest Way
6 locals recommend
We start at Groombridge and head west.
11 locals recommend
Haysden Country Park
Lower Haysden Lane
11 locals recommend
13 locals recommend
KINGDOM
Grove Road
13 locals recommend

Activtites

Indoor climbing centre. Great for children
6 locals recommend
Chimera Climbing Centre
North Farm Road
6 locals recommend
44 locals recommend
Dunorlan Park
Pembury Road
44 locals recommend
Dewlands Manor Golf Course
Cottage Hill
A small local gym. Well equipped and friendly.
Assassins Gym
Crowborough Hill
A small local gym. Well equipped and friendly.
26 locals recommend
The Hop Farm
Maidstone Road
26 locals recommend

Supermarket and stores

The nearest supermarket, 5 minutes drive
7 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
Sybron Way
7 locals recommend
Closest store which stocks basic items
Cuckoo Line Stores
Yewtree Lane
Closest store which stocks basic items
Local stores with a post office
Rotherfield Stores
Church Road
Local stores with a post office
7 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners Crowborough
Croft Road
7 locals recommend