Chelwood Vachery (Ashdown Forest on foot)

Chelwood Vachery (Ashdown Forest on foot) is a 5.0 km Local Hiking hiking trail covering an interesting stretch of countryside.

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. Follow the AF-CV waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

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.