1066 Country Walk

Battlefields, wooded ridges, and a journey through the historic landscapes of Sussex.

The 1066 Country Walk is a long-distance route running from Pevensey to Rye through the landscapes of East Sussex. Following countryside closely associated with the Norman Conquest, the trail links historic settlements, marshland, farmland, woodland, and the rolling terrain of the High Weald National Landscape through a journey shaped by both landscape and history.

As a self-guided journey, the route connects places such as Pevensey, Battle, Winchelsea, and Rye while passing castles, abbeys, ancient woodlands, and rural countryside. Open marshes, wooded ridges, enclosed valleys, and historic streets create a route defined by gradual transitions between coast, countryside, and settlement.

With manageable distances, well-established paths, and a range of places to stay along the route, the 1066 Country Walk offers an accessible introduction to long-distance walking in Sussex. The trail combines history, landscape, and rural character, linking some of the most significant locations connected to the events of 1066.

Overview

Distance 31 miles / 50 km

Duration 2–3 days

Difficulty Easy-going

Start Pevensey, East Sussex

Finish Rye, East Sussex

Terrain Field paths, woodland tracks, low ridges, farmland, marshland paths, and historic town streets