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

A 6.3 km half-day trail that offers a balanced outing without demanding too much. Budget around 1 hour and 24 minutes.

This route forms a near-complete loop: the start and finish are very close together, so only minimal transport is needed to get back. It combines the convenience of a circular walk with a slightly varied return.

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.