Southease to Monk's House Circular Walk, Monks House

For Virginia Woolf, writing & walking were inseparable; she made her stories as she walked. Virginia & Leonard lived at Monk's House from 1919, where she walked for 2hrs+ daily. This walk takes you to places they loved. Paths can be muddy & wet in winter

This 6.3 km route sits in the sweet spot for a half-day outing — long enough to feel rewarding, short enough to leave the afternoon free. Expect around 1 hour and 24 minutes.

The route nearly completes a loop, with start and end points within easy walking distance of each other. Minimal logistics required.

As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.