Great hike with history seeping out of the ground. This is where the battle took place in 1066. You don't have to be a history buff to enjoy a couple of hours here. Enjoy a drink at The Mermaid Inn after your tour.

We had excellent weather (warm sunshine in January) and were accompanied by a variety of birdsong. Would be even better if thoughtless dog walkers picked up!

I started the hike in Battle (about half way) heading towards Rye. I probably spent too much time looking over the battlefield, got a bit of a late start. Well, I had a couple maps but not the surveyors map. I would highly recommend getting a proper map!! I got lost about four miles from Rye. It was beautiful countryside... More

I walked the 1066 Country Walk twice in 2007 -- once with my father in August to celebrate a landmark birthday and once before that in May-June to familiarize myself with the route. I thoroughly enjoyed it, both for the history and the landscape. Late May was much wetter and muddier than August, but bring trainers nonetheless for the lengthy... More

Fantastic walk! For full details, and a better chance to have your say about the walk!, go to my website on the walk at ... This walk is best done over four days with about 8 miles each day, starting in Pevensey. It's mostly easy walking with some superb views along the way. On my website, address above, you will... More