High Rocks, Geological conservation area in Tunbridge Wells, England
High Rocks spans 3.2 hectares of sandstone cliffs forming the highest natural rock formations in the Weald region of southern England.
The site contains evidence of Middle Stone Age settlements and features a first-century fort constructed to defend against Roman invasion forces.
Following King James II's visit to Tunbridge Wells, High Rocks developed into a tourist destination with gambling rooms and recreational facilities.
The Spa Valley Railway connects High Rocks with Tunbridge Wells, and visitors need to pay an entrance fee to access the main areas.
The sandstone exhibits distinctive honeycomb patterns and tension cracks resulting from freeze-thaw cycles during the Pleistocene period.
GPS coordinates: 51.12330,0.22660
Latest update: May 12, 2025 16:27
Spa Valley Railway
733 m
St Mark's Church, Royal Tunbridge Wells
1.9 km
St Paul's Church
1.1 km
Church of All Saints
1.9 km
High Rocks Inn
104 m
Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
2.2 km
The Wellington Hotel
2.1 km
Mount Edgcombe
2.2 km
The Swan Hotel
2.2 km
Langton Green War Memorial
1.9 km
Rusthall Library
1.4 km
43, The Pantiles
2.2 km
Glen Albion Sussex House Sussex Place
2.2 km
55-63, Lower Green Road
1.8 km
60-72, The Pantiles
2.1 km
Wall And War Memorial In Front Of St Paul's Church
1.2 km
Stables Approximately 10 Metres North East Of Hollonds Farmhouse
1.8 km
Ephraim Lodge
2.2 km
Hollonds Farmhouse
1.9 km
Langton House
1.9 km
Hole Farmhouse
1.9 km
The Chalet
2 km
51-55, The Pantiles
2.2 km
Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve
1.2 km
79, Mount Ephraim
2.2 km
Forge Approximately 5 Metres North Of Forge House
1.8 km
Milestone, Major York's Road, nr jct with London Road
2.1 km
Firtree Cottage
1.9 kmReviews
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