The Lords and the yeoman

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The Neville/Abergavenny family dominates the history of the northern end of Rotherfield parish. Each house in the estate village of Eridge carries the family coat of arms, whilst surrounding the family home of Eridge Castle is one of England’s biggest and oldest deer parks. However, this park was continually “looked down upon” at its eastern end by the independent yeoman and small craftsmen of the hilltop village of Frant. This walk enables you to literally see both sides of this divide.

Route Details 

LENGTH – 8 miles

TIME – 5 hours

START – Eridge Green car park, off Eridge Road (A26), Eridge Green, TN3 9JU (NGR 556 355).

PARKING – Eridge Green car park (accessed from A26 next to village sign).

TOILETS – No public toilets available. 

REFRESHMENTS – Pubs at Eridge Green and Frant. Village shop at Frant.         

CAUTION – This walk involves a crossing of the A267. Some areas can be muddy in wet weather, take care.

This walk contains stiles.

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Cafe

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Car park

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Picnic area

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Pub

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Shop

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Disclaimer

Whilst we have taken reasonable endeavours to ensure the information is up to date and correct, you will be using the information strictly at your own risk. If you come across any inaccuracies whilst you are on your walk, please contact Wealden District Council’s Community and Regeneration team.

The self-guided walk descriptions are provided to help you navigate your way, however we recommend that you plan your route prior to walking the route and that you carry an Ordnance Survey map of the area being walked and follow your position on the map as you proceed.

Please note, we cannot be responsible for the conditions of the footpaths and land and you are responsible for your own safety.