Five Hundred Acre Wood
Five Hundred Acre Wood
Highlight • Forest
Five Hundred Acre Wood
Hiking
5.0
(50)
Running
5.0
(6)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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High Weald National Landscape
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January 29, 2021
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4.7
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This moderate hike through Ashdown Forest and Five Hundred Acre Wood offers a diverse landscape, transitioning from open heathland with expansive views to dense, ancient woodland. You will traverse areas of heather, gorse, and pine, then enter a forest of beech, silver birch, and sweet chestnut trees. The 10.2-mile (16.4 km) loop involves a steady climb of 848 feet (259 metres) to the forest heights, taking about 4 hours and 28 minutes to complete.
While generally accessible, some sections require sure-footedness, and the initial parts in the Low Weald can be muddy due to clay soils. As you ascend into Ashdown Forest, the sandstone terrain typically provides drier walking conditions. This route is suitable for most hikers with good fitness, offering a rewarding experience through varied terrain and scenery.
The trail is famously known as the inspiration for A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh stories, with many real-life locations mirroring those in the books. You can discover the Five Hundred Acre Wood, visit Pooh Bridge to play Poohsticks, and imagine characters like Eeyore and Roo in their respective places. This connection makes the hike particularly popular with families and children, adding a touch of literary magic to your outdoor adventure.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
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05:48
320m
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 140 m
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