Chelwood Vachery (Ashdown Forest on foot)

A 5.0 km Local Hiking trail, Chelwood Vachery (Ashdown Forest on foot) takes walkers through a varied section of terrain.

Covering just 5.0 km, this is a gentle outing perfect for families or beginners. Allow roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. Look for the AF-CV trail markings to stay on the official route.

Part of the Local Walking Network (LWN), this trail is ideal for exploring the neighbourhood landscape. It is typically well-known to local walkers and offers an authentic sense of place.