An outstanding cultural landscape

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Welcome to the High Weald

An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

A medieval landscape of wooded, rolling hills studded with sandstone outcrops; small, irregular-shaped fields; scattered farmsteads; and ancient routeways. The 1461 square kilometres area covers parts of Kent, Sussex and Surrey at the heart of South East England.

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Venture into the High Weald

This historic landscape is packed with things to see and do! Use our interactive map to discover walks, nature reserves, attractions and local producers; whether you’re a thrill-seeker or searching for peace and quiet, you’ll find it here…

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Self-guided walking routes

Self-guided walking routes
Walk the Weald! Explore our collection of self-guided walks in Kent, Sussex and Surrey, showcasing the very best of this outstanding landscape.

High Weald Storymap

High Weald Storymap
Every landscape has a story, and the High Weald is no exception! Discover this fascinating landscape through interactive maps, images and data.

Training and events

Training and events
Check out the latest training opportunities and events taking place across the High Weald - from hedgerow management to help with diversification.

Planning and development

Planning and development
We work on behalf of our Joint Advisory Committee to provide advice on conserving and enhancing this protected landscape.

Guidance

Guidance
The High Weald National Landscape Partnership produces a wide range of guidance and evidence-based research.

Latest News & Updates

Local Nature Recovery Strategies

The recent publication of the Sussex Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRSs) means that every part of the High Weald National Landscape is now covered by an adopted Strategy. Find out more about county-level LNRSs, and how they complement the High Weald Management Plan.

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Local Wildlife Sites woodland bluebells

Reviving the High Weald’s Local Wildlife Sites

Through our new partnership project with Kent and Sussex Wildlife Trusts we are aiming to revive some of the High Weald’s most valuable Local Wildlife Sites. We will be working with site landowners across the landscape to offer free habitat surveys and to provide practical support for conservation management, including funding advice. The work will strengthen nature recovery across the High Weald while supporting the long-term stewardship of these precious sites.

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National Meadows Conference

This year, we are very proud to be co-hosting the third National Meadows Conference, exploring how cutting-edge science can be applied in the real world. The conference is at Kew Wakehurst, from 19-20 June 2026. It will take place in a 250-seat marquee set within Yew Tree Meadow, beside the Millennium Seed Bank, one of the most important conservation sites in the world and the perfect setting to explore the future of species-rich grasslands.

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