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Balcombe Circular
Visorando Member
9.34 mi
+725 ft
-692 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Balcombe (West Sussex)
An easy circular walk in Sussex with a number of options to increase or decrease the distance using a variety of footpaths.
Ardingly Reservoir, West Sussex
4.84 mi
+433 ft
-410 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ardingly (West Sussex)
Lovely walk around the Ardingly reservoir in West Sussex.
Horsham Riverside
12.42 mi
+207 ft
-207 ft
5h 55
Easy
Departure from Horsham (West Sussex)
A suggested start of the walk is at Warnham Local Nature Reserve. Going clockwise, the route follows Chennells Brook and later picks up the Horn Brook near Leechpool Woods.
South Downs Way circular walk from Pyecombe to Ditchling Beacon
6.97 mi
+768 ft
-774 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pyecombe (West Sussex)
A walk along one of the best sections of the ridge of the South Downs with excellent views to the north. It then returns through one of its dry valleys. The route is easy to follow and, being on chalk, is generally firm and dry (apart from a few short sections on farm tracks).
Merstham Station to Box Hill & Westhumble Station
11.40 mi
+843 ft
-994 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Reigate and Banstead (Surrey)
The stage starts outside Merstham Station, follows Station Road North. The route then joins the North Downs Way, then thru' the Royal Alexandra & Albert School and up on to Reigate Hill. At Buckland Heights we divert from the ND Way to stay on top of the Downs escarpment passing some great views. At Pebble Coombe we join an ancient trackway along Tye Lane to Headley Village. Then divert south thru' Headley Heath to rejoin the NDW over Box Hill and descend to finish at Westhumble.
Upper Beeding circular
7.22 mi
+600 ft
-604 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Upper Beeding (West Sussex)
A nice variety - up high on the Downs, and back down to woodland, countryside, riverside - with Chanctonbury Ring frequently in view in the distance.
From Lewes to Alfriston via the Ouse and the Downs
11.23 mi
+781 ft
-751 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Lewes (East Sussex)
From lovely Lewes in East Sussex along the River Ouse valley, then up onto the South Downs for a bracing downland stretch with views across the Weald, gorgeous South Downs Way and the sea, ending up in the delightful village of Alfriston, where there are afternoon buses back to Lewes.
Tillingbourne Waterfall and Leith Hill Tower
6.65 mi
+686 ft
-653 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Abinger (Surrey)
This circular walk close to Abinger provides a good way to explore the countryside using a section of Greensand Way leading to Leith Hill Tower. You will enjoy quiet paths and tracks in the woods, along River Tillingourne and great views from Leith Hill!
Hever & Markbeech from Chiddingstone
5.85 mi
+341 ft
-348 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Chiddingstone (Kent)
A lovely Kent walk that starts from the beautiful village of Chiddingstone and continues to Hever where you can visit the Castle. The route then turns south to Markbeech from where a return to the start is made.
Box Hill & Westhumble Station to East Clandon
10.40 mi
+640 ft
-479 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mole Valley (Surrey)
From the start, we climb thru' the village of Westhumble and up onto the Downs behind Denbies Vineyard. From the West Hanger picnic area we continue along the North Downs Way for just over half a mile then turn right to go north and gradually downhill off the Downs. Then, enjoy the views of West London and Heathrow Airport to the right and Woking in front. You can also stop off for refreshments at the Tillingbourne Brewery at Old Scotland Farm. It's a beautiful route, but be warned, it's hilly.
Farthing Downs and Happy Valley
3.31 mi
+312 ft
-328 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from London Borough of Croydon (Greater London)
A circular walk near Coulsdon in South London, which brings you to the beautiful, rolling chalk grassland of Farthing Downs and Happy Valley. Because this area is some of the last remaining chalk land habitat remaining in the Greater London area, both these sites are considered Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This walk is published through a collaboration with Surrey County Council.
Bore Place - Red Trail
Tourism professional2.73 mi
+184 ft
-167 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Chiddingstone (Kent)
The Bore Place farm walks weave their way through the fields and woodlands of the 500-acre organic dairy farm, offering panoramic views across this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The trails start and finish at the Bore Place car park and are waymarked by colour-coded directional discs and tall oak posts with painted lines at the top.
Bore Place - Blue Trail
1.34 mi
+75 ft
-92 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Chiddingstone (Kent)
The Bore Place farm walks weave their way through the fields and woodlands of the 500-acre organic dairy farm, offering panoramic views across this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The trails start and finish at the Bore Place car park and are waymarked by colour-coded directional discs and tall oak posts with painted lines at the top.
Bore Place to Greensand Way
7.57 mi
+486 ft
-502 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Chiddingstone (Kent)
This circular walk leads you up onto the Greensand Way where breathtaking views await. From here it loops round, passing the picturesque 14th-century Wickhurst Manor through the village of Sevenoaks Weald and across rolling farmland before returning to the start point.
Bore Place - Green Trail
1.42 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Chiddingstone (Kent)
The Bore Place farm walks weave their way through the fields and woodlands of the 500-acre organic dairy farm, offering panoramic views across this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The trails start and finish at the Bore Place car park and are waymarked by colour-coded directional discs and tall oak posts with painted lines at the top.
Bore Place to Bough Beech Reservoir
3.77 mi
+226 ft
-203 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Chiddingstone (Kent)
This circular walk guides the keen wildlife watcher and enthusiast to some of the best local spots to see special species like the nightingale. The farmland of Bore Place extends almost to Bough Beech Reservoir where it meets the nature reserve. Well-connected areas of good habitat encourage plants, fungi and animals to survive and thrive.
Bore Place to Little Brown Jug Pub
4.94 mi
+118 ft
-131 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Chiddingstone (Kent)
This is a circular walk but is described in two sections, so you can choose to just walk to or from the Little Brown Jug, rather than doing the whole loop. Nothing beats the promise of a cosy pub after a bracing walk in the Kent countryside. This gentle walk boasts the choice of two pubs within an hour on foot of Bore Place, using the network of public footpaths and bridleways. The walk takes in classic Low Weald landscape with its patchwork of arable fields and grazing pastures.
Abinger Hammer
2.40 mi
+180 ft
-157 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Abinger (Surrey)
A nice easy, circular walk to do with the kids, taking in the beauty of the North Downs in Surrey Hill's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Plenty of places to leave a RockFun rock for someone else to find. We suggest about 4-5 rocks for hiding on this walk.
Southease, Rodmell and Lewes Brooks
5.97 mi
+299 ft
-285 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Beddingham (East Sussex)
Using a part of the South Down Way, this circular walk goes through Southease, Rodmell, along the River Ouse and include one steep hill.
Westmore Green, Tatsfield to Merstham Station
11.05 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,486 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Tatsfield (Surrey)
The route is undulating and hilly at times. Follow the Pilgrims and North Downs Ways, but with a few diversions. Expect a few good climbs and one of the most impressive descents of the whole walk. You'll encounter: dark secrets; stately homes; Roman roads; ancient Celtic Temples; one of the UK's largest vineyards; the highest point on the North Downs Ridge; some great views to the north over London and the Weald; relics from world wars; our industrial past and great storms.
Charleston Farm & Firle Beacon from Firle
4.63 mi
+653 ft
-627 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Firle (East Sussex)
This East Sussex walk takes you onto the South Downs for spectacular views north at Firle Beacon. The walk also offers the opportunity to visit Charlestown Farmhouse with its bohemian decor and associations with the Bloomsbury set. This walk has un challenging climb.
Cissburry Ring
4.11 mi
+489 ft
-489 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Worthing (West Sussex)
This is a nice little 4 mile walk up to Cissbury Ring with amazing views over looking the sea and coastal towns of Worthing and Brighton from Cissbury Ring. Best attempted on a clear fine weather day so as to make the most of the views from the peak. This is a moderate walk that is not wheelchair friendly.
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