The Village in the Middle

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The buckle badge of the Pelham family can be seen at many locations on this walk around Laughton and Halland. The family gradually appropriated huge areas of land for their two mansions and their associated hunting parks, which meant the poor villagers of Laughton found themselves being squeezed into an ever smaller space between the two Pelham estates.

“What time ye French Sought to have Sackt Seafoord.
This Pelham did Repell them back Aboord”

Route Details 

LENGTH – 6.5 miles

TIME – 3.5 hours

START – Laughton Post Office situated at the junction of the B2124, Church Lane and Shortgate Lane, BN8 6PG (NGR 503 132).

PARKING – Parking in layby on north side of B2124 adjacent to village shop or by village hall in Church Lane.

TOILETS – No public toilets available. 

REFRESHMENTS – Pub at Laughton. Pub/Restaurant at Shortgate. Village shop at Laughton     

This walk contains stiles.

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Caution

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Cafe

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Car park

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Gradient

Picnic bench

Picnic area

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Pub

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Shop

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Start point

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Toilet

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.