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Horam sits in a low-lying pocket of the High Weald, roughly three miles south of Heathfield along the A267. Originally known as Horeham, the village grew significantly with the arrival of the railway in the late 19th century, serving as a key stop on the 'Cuckoo Line' which once linked Eridge to Polegate. Although the station closed in the 1960s, its legacy remains central to the character of the place; the former trackbed has been converted into a popular trail for walkers and cyclists, providing a direct, level route through the surrounding woodland and farmland. The village layout is largely functional, centered around a small cluster of independent shops, a garage, and a traditional pub, the Lakeside Horam, which overlooks the local fishery. It is a geographically convenient spot, positioned midway between the South Downs and the higher ridges of the Weald, offering a quieter, flatter alternative to the nearby hilltop towns while maintaining straightforward road access to Tunbridge Wells and the coast at Eastbourne.