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Ardingly is set in the midst of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which covers 563 square miles and is one of the largest in England. There are extensive
views from the village across attractive wooded countryside as far as the
South Downs. St Peter's church dates from the 14th century and there are many
other interesting old buildings. This is excellent walking country and there are many footpaths and bridleways passing through the village. |
Ardingly is on the High Weald Landscape Trail which stretches for 90 miles from
Horsham to Rye. For the slightly less ambitious there is the "Ardingly Amble",
an 8 mile route linking Haywards Heath and Balcombe railway stations via Ardingly
village and reservoir. |
The Bluebell Railway at nearby Horsted Keynes is the only entirely steam-worked railway in the country
and runs all year round. |
Wakehurst Place just outside Ardingly is owned by
by the National Trust and managed for them by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It houses the Millennium Seed
Bank which is open to visitors. |
Other nearby gardens are at Borde Hill, Nymans and Leonardslee. Sheffield Park Gardens are at the end of the Bluebell Railway, a short steam train ride away. |
Click on the boots for information about other walking routes in West Sussex. |
