History Walks, Talks and Books by David Clarke – more than just footsteps on a path. Inspiring, exploring and discovering unique walks with a sense of history. Long walks and short walks, there’s something for everyone.
There is so much to see and so much to explore and so much to discover in 1066 Country and walking any one of the twelve History Walks is perfect for those who want a holiday with a little freedom attached.
There is more to Hastings and St Leonards than the promenade and if the promenade gets too crowded a History Walk is a great alternative for those new to walking or for those who want a little bit more of a challenge and are looking for new ideas.
Whatever you want to do and wherever you want to go there is a History Walk for you.
Twelve guidebooks and a total of 22 different walks that showcase the delightfully varied landscape and history of 1066 Country. Urban walks, country walks and pub walks are suitable for all abilities.
Some walks have steep ascents and descents but most are leisurely to moderate and the walks have the intrigue of a rich history that stretches from the Iron Age, through to the Romans, the Saxons and the Norman Invasion and inevitably many walks have a smuggling past.
All the walks are on public footpaths and the guidebooks contain step by step instructions with links to Ordnance Survey mapping.
Most walks are bus friendly and the bus trip is part of the fun especially when it will take you home after a rewarding pint in some country pub.
Follow the links for more information on each of the History Walks and I invite you to Look Inside each of the History Walk books to get a taste of the real 1066 Country.
With the thought of lockdown ending, we can sit a plan for a happier day and can think of woods and fields and rights of way and dream of new adventures.
Walking Capital to Coast: 1066 Harold’s Way
Walking the High Weald: Three Castles and an Ironmaster’s House
These two long distance walks are both broken down into easy and manageable sections and offer step by step instructions, public transport links and more than enough history to fuel the imagination.
There is a wonderful world waiting for you out there, post lockdown, a world of walks to explore and discover, of history to imagine and now is the time to dream and plan for your new adventures.
Planning for a long-distance walk can be daunting but the sense of challenge is immense and the sense of achievement even greater.Current government rules state you can only go outside for exercise once per day and must stay local – but we can still dream.
Plan to walk Three Castles and an Ironmaster’s House in 2021 and visit the four great National Trust properties that are the cornerstones of this Walk around the Weald.
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