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Horsham Riverside
Visorando Member
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 Storrington to Pulborough
8.55 mi
+423 ft
-512 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from 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
Balcombe Circular
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.
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.
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.
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!
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).
The River Arun & South Stoke from Amberley
4.72 mi
+144 ft
-157 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Amberley (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
8.73 mi
+869 ft
-866 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from 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.
Rackham Hill from Amberley
6.53 mi
+594 ft
-604 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Amberley (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.
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.
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.
Amberley Mount and Wepham Down from Burpham
7.86 mi
+758 ft
-725 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from 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.
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.
Arundel Park and the River Arun from Arundel
7.14 mi
+531 ft
-558 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from 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.
Arundel to Amberley
6.10 mi
+112 ft
-92 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from 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.
From West Horsley to Shere
10.42 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,099 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from West Horsley (Surrey)
A very woody walk and on the way to Shere, there are some very steep rocky slopes. With our ageing knees, we were thankful that the conditions were very dry and would not recommend the walk otherwise... maybe with sticks?
East Clandon to Walton Bridge
12.44 mi
+16 ft
-285 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from East Clandon (Surrey)
We pass thru' the picturesque village of East Clandon, then thru' the Ryde Estate where we join the Fox Way and stay with it to Walsham Lock. Along lanes past Ockham to the historic village of Ripley. We follow a path across the Green then turn left to join the River Wey Navigation at Walsham Lock. We follow the Wey, mainly surrounded by green open space and pasture, thru' West Byfleet, New Haw, Addlestone and Weybridge to Thames Lock and finish on the River Thames at Walton Bridge.
Loop in Slindon Estate
1.33 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from 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.
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.
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