Home of author & poet Rudyard Kipling. The 300 acres of countryside around the house influenced works such as Puck of Pook's Hill, Rewards & Fairies and many poems. Uncover the landscape that inspired his work. Mostly flat with one steep gradient & stiles
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Kipling's Puck Walk Around the Bateman's Countryside, Batemans
A 5,0 km loop walk in East Sussex.
Loop walk
start = finish · East Sussex
5,0km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · Landmarks
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Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Kipling's Puck Walk Around the Bateman's Countryside, Batemans is 5.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Kipling's Puck Walk Around the Bateman's Countryside, Batemans takes approximately 1h 14min to complete.
Yes, Kipling's Puck Walk Around the Bateman's Countryside, Batemans is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Kipling's Puck Walk Around the Bateman's Countryside, Batemans starts at Car Park, Bateman's Lane, Burwash, East Sussex TN19 7DS;TQ671238.
Kipling's Puck Walk Around the Bateman's Countryside, Batemans is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Kipling's Puck Walk Around the Bateman's Countryside, Batemans is maintained and managed by National Trust.