Standen to Selsfield Common walk

Starting at Standen House, this 8.5-mile walk is ideal for experienced walkers. The route takes you around Selsfield Common, a heathland habitat of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), along country paths and through wildlife-rich woodlands.
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Standen House and GardenStart point
Main entrance, Standen, grid ref: TQ389357Trail information
Shortening the walk
If you wish to shorten the walk, there are bus stops near Step 8 and Step 12 with regular buses that will take you back to Standen.
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