Ardingly Reservoir, West Sussex circular walk

Thanks heaps for this 🙌🏼

I spotted a typo in my message repeated in your quote -should be Tillinghurst Farm.

If you're going to update the route it might also be worth correcting the map:
1. just before point 3 the route goes across the field directly to the Foot bridge (FB) - following the green broken footpath marker and not hug the side of the field.
2. on the other side of the foot bridge it follows the foot path straight on, not via the dog leg currently down on the map

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to give this feedback. I am going to see with the author how we could improve the description with your suggestions regarding the "memorial bench being in the third field after the large barn at Tillhurst Farm."

Enjoy your walks

Date of walk : 22/01/23
Clarity of route description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Walk interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Nice short walk around Ardingly and the reservoir - with a few minor ups and downs.

The route is easily followed with basic map reading skills, we didn't even bother with the instructions although reading them post the walk I agree with the comment about the memorial bench being in the third field after the large barn at Tillinghurst Farm.

On the day of our walk, (Sunday) there was a tea/coffee van open on the South of England showground - shown on the map and only a few metres off the route.

Date of walk : 16/09/21
Clarity of route description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : N/A
Walk interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

The memorial bench is missing from the route, making it impossible for us to continue with confidence. We chose to turn back rather than risk getting lost for hours.

Date of walk : 16/05/21
Clarity of route description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Walk interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Confused by mention of 'trackway' is a road. a private drive, we followed footpath sign and it just ended made way back to road should have gone up in first place

Date of walk : 26/11/20
Clarity of route description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Walk interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Lovely walk but confusing at point 2. Description sounds as though the memorial bench is in the first field past the barn when in fact you walk through two fields and find the bench in the third field. Apart from that, the instructions were very clear and really enjoyed the walk.

Date of walk : 26/09/20
Clarity of route description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Walk interest : ★★★★★ Very good

The published route steps were very poor and if it was not for Google maps and GPS we would not have completed it. Virtually no indication of distances between way marks or things to look out for to help you along.

Date of walk : 28/07/20
Clarity of route description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Walk interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We really enjoyed the walk but found section 2 confusing. We ended up retracing our steps and walking across fields to try and find the metal gate and memorial bench. We are not expert walkers. The instructions say "continue taking the path until you reach the edge of a field. Immediately you will see a memorial seat to the left".

We did find the correct route. You stay on the path but actually have to walk down and through two fields and a small wood before you reach the field and bench mentioned. Maybe the description could be altered to reflect this.

We are only submitting to help others and would recommend this walk to others. Such a beautiful area.

Date of walk : 14/03/20
Clarity of route description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Walk interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We used the map rather than the description which was great and enabled us to join there walk where we wanted and make some alterations of our own.