Walking is a wonderful way to appreciate the High Weald AONB countryside at a slower pace, taking time to admire the wild flowers and wildlife in the hedgerows and grass verges.

The High Weald AONB website has various recommended walks
http://www.highweald.org/vi/about/visitor/walks.asp

The Rural Ways website also details walks in the South East
http://www.ruralways.org.uk

Walking at Finchcocks
Finchcocks is surrounded by lovely walks, with footpaths and bridal paths running through the woods, the fields and some of the hop-gardens. Scotney Castle is only a mile’s walk away, running along the beautiful valley of the Teise riverlet.

Walking at Bedgebury 
Bedgebury offers new all-ability, all-weather, surfaced walking routes from the Visitor Centre into the National Pinetum and the Forest.  These are aimed at promoting healthy living and will include challenging health walks and calorie mapped trails and a state-of-the art Adventure Play Area, themed around the great Victorian plant-hunters.

Walking at Bewl Water
The picturesque 13 mile (4 - 5 hour) round reservoir route is open to walkers all year round. Pick up a route map from the Visitor Centre.

The Countryside Code
From a gentle stroll or relaxing picnic to a long-distance walk or heart-pumping adventure, the countryside provides every opportunity for enjoyment and relaxation.
If you follow the Countryside Code wherever you go, you’ll get the best enjoyment possible and you’ll help to protect the countryside now and for future generations.
http://www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk/countryside_code/
 
Watch the creature comforts video http://www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk/video/