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Arundel Park and the River Arun from Arundel
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11.49km 
+149m 
-146m 
3h40
Moderate 
Starting point in Arundel - West Sussex This West Sussex walk starts from Arundel with its Castle, Cathedral and lovely High Street. The route takes you through Arundel Park before dropping down to the path alongside the River Arun for the return to the start.
Cheriton Mill and Tichborne from Cheriton
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9.15km
+72m
-64m
2h50
Easy
Starting point in Cheriton - Hampshire A pleasant Hampshire walk that starts from the attractive village of Cheriton to the east of Winchester. The route follows the River Itcehn north through Tichborne Park to Tichborne. Before following the Kings Way south towards Gander Down.
The River Arun & South Stoke from Amberley
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7.55km
+27m
-36m
2h15
Easy
Starting point in Houghton - West Sussex Starting from Amberley, this West Sussex Walk explores the River Arun visiting the villages of North and South South Stoke. The return route follows sections of the Monarch's Way and the South Downs Way.
Bignor Hill and The Denture from Amberley
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14.05km
+262m
-263m
4h45
Moderate
Starting point in Amberley - West Sussex This West Sussex walk explores sections of two long distance trails from Amberley on the banks of the River Arun. The outward leg of the route follows the South Downs Way with the return along a section of the Monarch's Way.
Beacon and Old Winchester Hills on the South Downs
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15.47km
+301m
-302m
5h15
Moderate
Starting point in Exton (Hampshire) - Hampshire This Hampshire walk explores the beautiful Meon Valley and two of the highest hills that flank the valley. The route also includes some picturesque villages. There are pubs serving food and refreshments on the walk.
Charleston Farm & Firle Beacon from Firle
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6.73km
+198m
-189m
2h30
Easy
Starting point in 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 décor and associations with the Bloomsbury set.
Rackham Hill from Amberley
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10.52km
+179m
-182m
3h30
Moderate
Starting point in Houghton - West Sussex This West Sussex walk offers a variety of scenery and includes a section of the South Downs Way National Trail. The route includes a visit to the village of Amberley from where convenient rail services are available.
Old Winchester Hill from Exton
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8.8km
+163m
-165m
3h00
Easy
Starting point in Exton (Hampshire) - Hampshire A Hampshire walk from Exford in the Meon Valley that includes sections of the South Downs Way and the Monarch's Way. The walk includes a section of the old Watercress Line before climbing to the top of old Winchester Hill for some good views.
Beacon Hill and Warnford from Exton
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9.53km
+167m
-160m
3h10
Easy
Starting point in Exton (Hampshire) - Hampshire This Hampshire walk includes two villages, both with a pub, some fine scenery and a visit to an excellent viewpoint. Sections of the walk follow the South Downs Way and the Monarch's Way.
Treyford & Didling from Hooksway
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9.22km
+191m
-186m
3h10
Moderate
Starting point in Elsted and Treyford - West Sussex A West Sussex walk with a variety of contrasting scenery from woodland to rolling downs with expansive views. The route includes some ascents but these are rewarded by fine views. The walk also provides the opportunity to visit the Shepherd's Church near Didling.
Singleton & Goodwood
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12.84km
+341m
-339m
4h40
Moderate
Starting point in East Dean - West Sussex Featuring a flower-rich reserve, a pretty village, a fine viewpoint and the famous racecourse.
Cuckmere Haven circular
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13.48km
+349m
-345m
4h50
Moderate
Starting point in Seaford - East Sussex Beautiful out-and-back walk starting in Cuckmere Haven car park, taking in riverside, coastal path, village and forest
Southease, Rodmell and Lewes Brooks
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9.61km
+85m
-82m
3h00
Easy
Starting point in 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.
Black Down, West Sussex, from Haslemere
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17.44km
+414m
-411m
6h10
Moderate
Starting point in Haslemere - Surrey Starting and finishing at Haslemere, Surrey, the main objective, Black Down, lies in nearby West Sussex. Black Down is the highest point in West Sussex rising to 917 feet above sea level. The walk passes through a variety of landscape and offers some suggestions for alternative routes.
Gibbet Hill & the Devil's Punch Bowl from Haslemere
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13.48km
+265m
-268m
4h35
Moderate
Starting point in Haslemere - Surrey This Surrey walk combines two well know local landmarks in a circular walk. The route starts from Haslemere and climbs onto Gibbet Hill before continuing to take in the Devil's Punchbowl, which is a depression of sandy heath.
Alfriston, White Horse and Cuckmere
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8.21km
+43m
-44m
2h30
Easy
Starting point in Alfriston - East Sussex Alfriston is a beautiful village, with old houses and a lovely Common in front of its typical church. Clergy House was the first acquisition of the National Trust. This walk runs along the two river banks of Cuckmere River, via the White Horse, the horse is engraved with the chalk of a valley, and the return trip runs by a hill offering beautiful views.
Kingley Vale, Stoughton and Goosehill Camp
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13.48km
+319m
-317m
4h45
Moderate
Starting point in Funtington - West Sussex A figure-of-eight taking in the ancient yews of Kingley Vale, earthworks and a pub. Easy to change or shorten.
Cowdray Castle
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2.8km
+14m
-14m
0h50
Easy
Starting point in Midhurst - West Sussex Visited by King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I, Cowdray Castle was partially destroyed by fire in 1793.
Amberley Mount and Wepham Down from Burpham
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12.65km
+227m
-225m
4h15
Moderate
Starting point in Burpham - West Sussex This West Sussex walk explores the South Downs to the north of Burpham village. Using a mixture of tracks and field paths the route offers some fine views and includes a section of the South Downs Way.
Cissburry Ring
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6.61km
+148m
-148m
2h20
Moderate
Starting point in 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.
South Downs Way
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10.8km
+200m
-194m
3h40
Moderate
Starting point in East Dean - West Sussex A gradual ascent to our local National Trail through grassland and woodland.
Eastdean Hill
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2.56km
+85m
-85m
1h00
Easy
Starting point in East Dean - West Sussex Climb a wooded hillside for views over East Dean and its downland valley.
22.96km
+474m
-486m
7h55
Moderate
Starting point in Linchmere - West Sussex A 23km tour of the hills to the south of Haslemere, with woodland, views and Shulbrede Priory, taking in elements of the Serpent Trail, Sussex Border Path and LipChis Way.
Marley Heights and Linchmere Circuit
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6.14km
+121m
-121m
2h05
Easy
Starting point in Linchmere - West Sussex A walk with two high sections and a bracing climb in the middle!
Roches Hill
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23.93km
+466m
-468m
8h10
Moderate
Starting point in Lavant - West Sussex This was a pleasant hike taking in a number of way marked trails with a number of small villages with friendly pubs to have well deserved drink and also some splendid views.
South Harting to Emsworth
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18.59km
+198m
-262m
5h55
Moderate
Starting point in Harting - West Sussex Spectacular South Downs route to the coast - downland, woodland, Stansted Park, ending at Emsworth railway station.
Upper Beeding circular
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11.62km
+196m
-199m
3h55
Moderate
Starting point in 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
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18.07km
+232m
-224m
5h45
Moderate
Starting point in 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.
South Downs Storrington to Pulborough
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13.76km
+80m
-106m
4h10
Easy
Starting point in Storrington and Sullington - West Sussex An easy, varied and beautiful nine-mile walk taking in small paths, Parham House grounds, woodland, Rackham, more woodland, Wiggonholt and Pulborough Brooks. Plenty to see and enjoy
Loop in Slindon Estate
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2.14km
+19m
-19m
0h40
Easy
Starting point in Slindon - West Sussex This walk in Slindon Estate is very easy and flat. Slindon Estate is 3500 acres of Sussex woodland, farmland, downland, and pretty villages all divided by paths, hedges, lanes and tracks leading up to the top of the downs.
Arundel to Amberley
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9.81km
+51m
-50m
2h55
Easy
Starting point in Lyminster and Crossbush - West Sussex A linear West Sussex walk from Arundel to Amberley following the course of the River Arun. The return route can be completed using the regular train service.
Southease, Ditchling Beacon & Lewes
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26.59km
+426m
-421m
8h50
Difficult
Starting point in Southease - East Sussex This lengthy East Sussex walk traverses a section of the South Downs using the South Downs Way and other paths and tracks. The start is Southease station with the route taking you to Ditchling Beacon before finishing at Lewes. A convenient rail service links you to Southease.
Beachy Head & Eastbourne from East Dean
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10.12km
+205m
-242m
3h30
Moderate
Starting point in East Dean and Friston - East Sussex This linear walk from East Dean to Eastbourne includes many of the highlights along the East Sussex coast in this area. A frequent bus serrvice can be used to return to the start.
