A path through the High Wealden landscape of East Sussex. Many of the routes follow the high ground to make them more passable in the wetter months.
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4288 x 2848 px | 36.3 x 24.1 cm | 14.3 x 9.5 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
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Holton Lane near Burwash, East Sussex.More information:
A path through the High Wealden landscape of East Sussex. This path is known as Holton Lane. Sunken lanes are formed when the track is eroded over time and the path sinks into the muddy Wealden Clay. In winter the track is very difficult to follow on foot due to the amount of mud. They are typical of the tracks and bridle paths of the High Weald.They are popular with walkers and hikers. In times past sunken lanes were said to be popular with local smugglers (or owlers). Whilst travelling a sunken lane you could not be seen by prying eyes and the Revenue Men. Rudyard Kipling, who lived in the area, wrote his famous "Smugglers Song" with such countryside in mind.