Robertsbridge Circular, 1 June

This walk is much muddier than I expected for the time of year. You are advised to bring poles for navigating the mud – which makes this 9-mile walk feel more like 10. There are about ten stiles, two or three of them difficult (one almost impossible). Two busy roads to cross. That said, this is a gently undulating walk, with lovely views, and lunch next to Bodiam Castle.

Trains are as on the programme: Charing Cross 9.08, Waterloo East 9.11, London Bridge 9.17; arrive  Robertsbridge 10.28. I shall join the train at London Bridge (station exit is near the front of the train).

Lunch: is at Bodiam, where there is a National Trust cafe or a pub (I shan’t be booking a table), and there is also a green with benches if you prefer a picnic.

Dropout point. There is no easy drop-out point, but you can get the 346 bus which leaves Bodiam every two hours (13.48 and 15.48) for a 40-minute bus journey to Hastings where you can get a train back to London (but you would need to extend your train ticket).

This post was updated on 30 May. Please let me know if you have any questions. Janet (non-members: enquiries@morleyramblers.uk)