Highbrook

Nestling on the edge of the High Weald and with a history dating back over 600 years Highbrook is one of the best surviving examples of a hamlet of mediaeval origin.

A hundred years ago Sussex roads were notoriously poor, meaning that Highbrook was almost inaccessible for the greater part of every winter. Hammingden Lane running from West Hoathly was barely a road. Now its a rutted tarmac lane where the locals drive their 4x4 work vehicles at breakneck speed! Even now it gets cut off with any fall of snow.

It was along this delightful lane and through the hamlet that I made my way this morning to work on the Bluebell Railway.