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
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50.84, 0.02 · rel 19525612
50.84, 0.02 · rel 19525612
Southease to Monk's House Circular Walk, Monks House
A 6,3 km loop walk in East Sussex.
Loop walk
start = finish · East Sussex
6,3km
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
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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
Southease to Monk's House Circular Walk, Monks House is 6.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Southease to Monk's House Circular Walk, Monks House takes approximately 1h 34min to complete.
Yes, Southease to Monk's House Circular Walk, Monks House is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Southease to Monk's House Circular Walk, Monks House starts at Southease Railway Station, East Sussex, BN8 6JS.
Southease to Monk's House Circular Walk, Monks House is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Southease to Monk's House Circular Walk, Monks House is maintained and managed by National Trust.