Bowles Rocks

#2467 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Bowles Rocks is a sandstone crag in the county of East Sussex, on the border with Kent, approximately 8 kilometres south of the town of Tunbridge Wells. It is popular with rock climbers due to the excellent, south-facing, quick-drying rock, the range of climbs and the ease of access. It is one of the cluster of local outcrops known as Southern Sandstone. ()

Coordinates: 51°4'32"N, 0°12'0"E

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Bowles Rocks – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: High Rocks, Bowles, Harrison's Rocks, Crowborough Beacon Golf Club.

3.5 miN
Outdoor activities, Climbing
High Rocks, Tunbridge Wells
89 min walk • High Rocks is a 3.2-hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Tunbridge Wells in East Sussex and Kent. It is a Geological Conservation Review site.
~210 ftW
Climbing, Game and entertainment center
Bowles
1 min walk • Nestled in the serene countryside of the United Kingdom, Bowles presents an exceptional climbing spot that caters to enthusiasts and professionals alike. This outdoor adventure hub is renowned for its high-quality sandstone cliffs, offering a variety of routes that...
1.7 miN
Climbing
Harrison's Rocks
45 min walk • Harrison's Rocks, situated near Groombridge in the United Kingdom, is a renowned climbing spot beloved by climbers of all skill levels. This Southern sandstone crag offers a variety of climbs, from challenging overhangs to more moderate routes, making it an ideal...
3 miSW
51°2'53"N • 0°8'53"E
Crowborough Beacon Golf Club, Crowborough
76 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
2 miSW
Church
The Crowborough Cross, Crowborough
51 min walk • Crowborough Community Church is an Evangelical church in the town of Crowborough in East Sussex, England.
4.1 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Paul's Church, Tunbridge Wells
106 min walk • St Paul's Church is a Church of England parish church in Rusthall, Kent, England. It is a Grade II listed building.
4.1 miN
Hiking, Hiking trail
Wealdway
105 min walk • The Wealdway, Kent and East Sussex, is a public footpath that runs for 83 miles / 134 km from Gravesend, Kent on the Thames estuary, to the A259 at Eastbourne, 3 km north of Beachy Head.
4.4 miNE
51°6'53"N • 0°16'45"E
Nevill Golf Club, Tunbridge Wells
111 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
2.5 miS
Church
Rehoboth Chapel, High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
64 min walk • The Rehoboth Chapel is a Strict Baptist place of worship in the village of Jarvis Brook in the English county of East Sussex. The red- and blue-brick building dates from 1876. Its Gospel Standard Strict Baptist congregation, founded in 1852, maintains links with the Forest Fold chapel on the other side of Crowborough.
2.9 miN
Garden, Historical place, Nature and wildlife
Groombridge Place, Tunbridge Wells
75 min walk • Groombridge Place is a moated manor house in the village of Groombridge near Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. It has become a tourist attraction, noted for its formal gardens and vineyards. The manor house has an associated Dower House.
3.4 miSE
Windmill
Argos Hill Mill, Mayfield
87 min walk • Argos Hill Mill is a grade II* listed post mill at Argos Hill, Mayfield, East Sussex, England As of 2017 it is in the process of restoration by the Argos Hill Windmill Trust.