1066 Country Walk
50 km / 31 miles
In September 1066, William, Duke of Normandy brought his army to Pevensey, Sussex and went on to defeat King Harold in the town of Battle in what many people know as the Battle of Hastings. You can follow in the steps of William the Conqueror taking in historical sites on a generally low level walk through ancient towns and villages, over hillsides and through woodland, and passing oast houses and windmills. The route includes the Normans' landing point at Pevensey and the battle site, and the castles at Pevensey and Herstmonceux.
There are links from the main route between Battle and Bexhill and between Doleham and Hastings. From Pevensey Castle there are further links to two points on the South Downs Way National Trail near to Jevington. In essence a link is created between the Saxon Shore Way (at Rye) and the South Downs Way. From Rye to Jevington, the route is part of the E9 E-Route.
See E-Routes (E9).
Connected Paths:
Details:
| Waymark: | Red & white named discs with arrow logo | |
| Attributes: | Heritage; Monarchy | |
| Start: | TQ644048 - Pevensey Castle, Pevensey, E Sussex  |
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| Finish: | TQ921204 - Rye, E Sussex |
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| Web Sites: | 1066 Country Website |
Maps:The map to the right is from the Ordnance Survey. You can use the interactive controls to zoom in and out and to move around the map, or click on a marker for more info. (interactive map help) |
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| Ordnance Survey Maps (path is named on OS maps): | |
| OS Landranger: | 189, 199 |
| OS Explorer: | 123, 124, 125 |
| OS Explorer Active: | 123, 124, 125 |
Route Profile:
| 50.9 Km (31.6 miles) 775 m (2,543 ft) ascent 115 m (377 ft) maximum height |
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Walking Support Providers:
| Support Providers: | Self Guided Walking Holidays (Beks Treks UK) |
| Support Providers: | Walking, Hiking and Cycling Holidays (Orchard Trails) |
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
| Paperback: | 1066 Country Walk (Challenge Publications - 2000) |
| Badge: | Badge for 1066 Country Walk (Challenge Publications) |
| Certificate: | Certificate for 1066 Country Walk (Challenge Publications) |
| Leaflet: | 1066 Country Walk (Battle & Bexhill Tourist Information Centre - 2000) |
| Hardback: | 1066 and Rather More: A Walk Through History (Frances Lincoln - 2009) |