1066

 


 

1066 Walk

This is the nearest regional trail to my gaff and has needless to say, all been completed.  There is a main route, between Pevensey and Rye and two spurs, One to Bexhill from outside Battle (6.2miles) and another to Hastings from Doleham (7.4 miles).  There is also a link path to the South Downs Way from Pevensey to Eastbourne.  The main route is 31 miles.   I think I completed this in 2003 but my memory is on the blink.  Whatever, it encompases lovely countryside and Battle and Rye are always a pleasure to visit.  As it is all so close, I will certainly revist it all several times.  It runs near the Hastings - Ashford rail line, and I could hear and use the ubiquitous 'Thumpers' till they were withdrawn in 2005.  The new 'caterpillar' units are nice - but the 1066 walk is knackered for trains as they do not stop at Doleham or Winchelsea anymore - very clever!  Completed as: Battle to Bexhill, Hastings to Doleham, Pevensey to Battle and Battle to Rye.

Looking inland from near Pevensey

Observatory at Herstmonceux

Windmill and orchards near Icklesham

Winchelsea - site of former mill

Between Battle and Bexhill

Crowhurst - There used to be a beautiful brick railway viaduct across here till some muppet blew it up 'because it was unsafe' - reckon!

Trying to outgeek myself near Bexhill

East Hill Hastings

Attractive church near...Church Farm

Doleham Ditch - end of Hastings link and connection to the main route.