South Downs National Park

Hiking Trail · South East England

Stansted WW2 Secrets SotHW

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 3.1 km

Duration 0:48 h

Ascent 45 m

Descent 25 m

SECRETS OF THE HIGH WOODS Beneath the ancient woods of the South Downs National Park lies a secret landscape littered with traces of the people who ...

4.3

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Devil's Dyke - Circular

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 4 km

Duration 1:10 h

Ascent 146 m

Descent 146 m

Circular route around Devil's Dyke taking in the Village of Poynings.

4.7

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Midhurst Ancient Tree Walk

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 9.9 km

Duration 2:35 h

Ascent 144 m

Descent 144 m

A gently undulating 6.1 miles (9.8km) walk starting and finishing Midhurst, taking in many of this area's amazing ancient trees.

4.7

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Ditchling Beacon Ramble

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 8.7 km

Duration 2:17 h

Ascent 124 m

Descent 116 m

A stunning circular route in the South Downs including Ditchling Beacon, the Jack and Jill Windmills and far reaching 360 views.The route is ...

4.5

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Cissbury Ring

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 6 km

Duration 1:40 h

Ascent 169 m

Descent 169 m

Cissbury ring (Short Walk) Enjoy a walk around the largest hill fort in Sussex. The route takes in views across the coast and the South Downs.

4.7

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Levin Down

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 4.2 km

Duration 1:09 h

Ascent 89 m

Descent 90 m

Explore open, hilltop pastures, sheltered nature reserves and the downland villages of Singleton and Charlton. Allow: 1.5 hours Gradient: One steep ...

4.6

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Alfriston and the River Cuckmere

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 10 km

Duration 2:35 h

Ascent 114 m

Descent 115 m

Explore Friston Forest, River Cuckmere and the village of Alfriston.Allow: 4.5 hoursGradient: Several short steep climbs. By bus: There are regular ...

4.8

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Hiking Trail · South East England

East Meon Walk

Difficulty moderate

Distance 12.9 km

Duration 3:20 h

Ascent 167 m

Descent 164 m

Allow: 3.5-4.5 hoursBus 67 Velvet Bus, please check velvetbus.co.ukTrain: Petersfield is the nearest station, please check nationalrail.co.ukAccess ...

4.7

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Cheriton Walk

Difficulty moderate

Distance 16 km

Duration 4:03 h

Ascent 108 m

Descent 108 m

Allow: 4+ hoursAlternative routes: Short cut 5 miles/8km, 2-2.5 hoursBus: 67 (Velvet Bus) Please check velvetbus.co.ukRail: Nearest train station ...

4.6

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Peacehaven Circular

Difficulty moderate

Distance 8.6 km

Duration 2:11 h

Ascent 97 m

Descent 87 m

A walk from town to downs, enjoy great views from alongside the River Ouse, as well as from high on the downs. You can start from the bus stop ...

4.9

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Midhurst, Woolbeding and Easebourne

Difficulty moderate

Distance 11.2 km

Duration 2:52 h

Ascent 149 m

Descent 149 m

Explore the Historic Market Town of Midhurst, medieval Woolbeding Bridge and Cowdray Ruins. Allow: 4.5-5.5 hoursBus: 60/91/92 Stagecoach, ...

4.3

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Ditchling Beacon - Circular

Difficulty moderate

Distance 7 km

Duration 1:52 h

Ascent 131 m

Descent 128 m

Breeze up to the Downs Walk.Take advantage of the Breeze bus service out of Brighton and discover the picturesque natural views of the South Downs ...

4.8

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Amberley & Burpham Walk

Difficulty moderate

Distance 12.5 km

Duration 3:15 h

Ascent 171 m

Descent 172 m

A gentle walk from Amberley Station past Amberley Museum, and onto the South Downs Way.The route then leave the SDW towards and through the ...

4.6

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Mountain Bike · South East England

Egrets Way Loop

Difficulty easy

Distance 12.9 km

Duration 1:11 h

Ascent 141 m

Descent 142 m

An undulating off-road route from Centenary Park, Peacehaven into the South Downs National Park. Passing through Telscombe and Southease villages ...

4.7

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Stansted Pits SotHW

Difficulty moderate

Distance 4.7 km

Duration 1:13 h

Ascent 69 m

Descent 49 m

SECRETS OF THE HIGH WOODS Beneath the ancient woods of the South Downs National Park lies a secret landscape littered with traces of the people who ...

4.8

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Hiking Trail · South East England

The Chattri

Difficulty moderate

Distance 6.1 km

Duration 1:38 h

Ascent 103 m

Descent 103 m

Explore rolling open access land and breath-taking views to the sea. Allow: 2 hoursGradient: Steep in placesPath: A mix of roads and grassy tracks.

4.2

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Stanmer Park

Difficulty moderate

Distance 7.1 km

Duration 1:51 h

Ascent 138 m

Descent 113 m

Discover the beautiful woodland walks and extensive open land of Stanmer Park. Allow: 3 hoursThe Brighton area has excellent buses serving the ...

4.5

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Bicycle Rides · South East England

Rowlands Castle Cycle

Difficulty moderate

Distance 12.1 km

Duration 0:50 h

Ascent 82 m

Descent 82 m

Allow: 2-2.5 hoursTrain: Regular services from London/south coast. Please see nationalrail.co.ukAccess: All on road

4

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Buriton Walk

Difficulty moderate

Distance 5 km

Duration 1:19 h

Ascent 77 m

Descent 77 m

Allow: 1.5-2 hoursBus: 94 StagecoachPlease visit stagecoachbus.com/timetables for further info Train: The nearest train station is Petersfield.

3.9

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Haslemere to Fernhurst

Difficulty moderate

Distance 14.1 km

Duration 3:51 h

Ascent 293 m

Descent 284 m

Explore the hidden tracks and the highest point in the South Downs. Allow: 4-4.5 hoursBy bus: There are regularly services to Liphook and Haslemere ...

4.4

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Steyning, Chanctonbury and Washington

Difficulty difficult

Distance 13.4 km

Duration 3:36 h

Ascent 263 m

Descent 264 m

Two option walk. On leaving the Ring, the route descends to Washington, where an optional extension allows for a lunch break in the village.

4.1

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Glynde, Mount Caburn and Lewes

Difficulty moderate

Distance 9.5 km

Duration 2:41 h

Ascent 316 m

Descent 316 m

Allow: 4.5 hoursTrain: Regular services to Glynde Station (from Brighton or Eastbourne) Please see nationalrail.co.ukAccess: Hilly, some stilesAny ...

4.6

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Duncton & Sutton

Difficulty moderate

Distance 8.2 km

Duration 2:04 h

Ascent 55 m

Descent 56 m

Explore Burton Park Chape, ancient woodland The Warren and the mills at Duncton which were recorded in the Domesday Books. Allow: 2-2.5 hoursBus: ...

4.6

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Peacehaven Rural Ramble

Difficulty moderate

Distance 12.3 km

Duration 3:13 h

Ascent 177 m

Descent 177 m

An undulating walk into the South Downs National Park from Peacehaven crossing farmland and chalk downland, where you can see a wide variety of ...

4.5

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Chanctonbury Ring

Difficulty moderate

Distance 13.3 km

Duration 3:33 h

Ascent 255 m

Descent 255 m

A circular route of 8 miles which takes in both Cissbury Ring and Chanctonbury Ring. Two of the most iconic hill top forts in the South Downs ...

4.8

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Kingley Vale SotHW

Difficulty moderate

Distance 9.6 km

Duration 2:46 h

Ascent 284 m

Descent 261 m

This Hidden Landscape Trail leaflet introduces you to the Secrets of the High Woods at Kingley Vale. The route focuses on the Devil’s Humps, ...

4.5

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Mountain Bike · South East England

Iford Hill Mountain Bike Ride

Difficulty moderate

Distance 20.8 km

Duration 1:53 h

Ascent 231 m

Descent 230 m

An undulating off-road route from Peacehaven across the South Downs and ascending Iford Hill, joining the South Downs Way before descending to ...

5

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Telscombe and Mill Hill

Difficulty moderate

Distance 8.5 km

Duration 2:15 h

Ascent 163 m

Descent 164 m

Allow: 2 hoursBus: 14/ 14C (Brighton & Hove Bus Company) Please check buses.co.ukRail: The nearest train station is Brighton or Southease, please ...

4.2

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Beachy Head to Birling Gap

Difficulty moderate

Distance 12.8 km

Duration 3:24 h

Ascent 208 m

Descent 208 m

Discover stunning sea views and rolling clifftop downland. Allow: 3.5 hours (approximately 50 mins for optional return section.) Bus: There are ...

4.8

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Southease and Lewes Brooks

Difficulty moderate

Distance 9.1 km

Duration 2:18 h

Ascent 82 m

Descent 83 m

Enjoy the path along the River Ouse and see the delightful villages of Rodmell and Southease including their interesting churches. Allow: up to 4 ...

4.6

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Shoreham-by-Sea

Difficulty moderate

Distance 7.8 km

Duration 2:00 h

Ascent 83 m

Descent 68 m

Allow: 2.5 hours (non circular) Gradient: Fairly flat with some small inclines. Path: Grassy bridleways, uneven in places. By bus: There are ...

4.5

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Amberley Arun Valley

Difficulty moderate

Distance 7.8 km

Duration 1:54 h

Ascent 15 m

Descent 12 m

Amberley is a chocolate box village with many old buildings, thatched cottages, a castle, a church, two pubs and a shop. There is also a working ...

3.5

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Windmills,Wolstonbury and the Weald

Difficulty difficult

Distance 10.4 km

Duration 2:54 h

Ascent 226 m

Descent 239 m

Leave the town and head up to the Downs, taking in views across the Weald and beyond. Visit the Clayton Windmills and historic Wolstonbury Hill.

5

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Salt Dean and Mill Hill

Difficulty moderate

Distance 7.2 km

Duration 1:51 h

Ascent 101 m

Descent 102 m

Allow: 1.5 hoursBus 27 (Brighton & Hove Bus Company) Please check buses.co.ukRail: The nearest train station is Brighton or Southease, please ...

3

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Liphook to Fernhurst

Difficulty moderate

Distance 13 km

Duration 3:23 h

Ascent 204 m

Descent 203 m

Discover the wooded weald and the remnants of an iron cannon making era. Allow: 3.5-4 hoursGradient: One steep hillBus: There are regular services ...

3.3

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Seaford Head Access for All Route A

Difficulty moderate

Distance 0.5 km

Duration 0:07 h

Ascent 5 m

Descent 4 m

This Access for All route is on hardstanding surfaced paths which is wide enough for two mobility vehicles to pass. By bus: Brighton & Hove bus ...

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Seaford Head Access for Some

Difficulty easy

Distance 2.3 km

Duration 0:39 h

Ascent 62 m

Descent 62 m

This Access for Some trail is a circular route along a surfaced path to the coastguard cottages. By bus: Brighton & Hove bus number 12 Brighton to ...

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Liphook and Milland

Difficulty moderate

Distance 11.7 km

Duration 2:57 h

Ascent 132 m

Descent 131 m

Discovery rolling fields and the remnants of an iron-making eraAllow: 3-4 hoursBus: There are regular services to Liphook, visit traveline.info ...

3.9

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Cooksbridge, Hamsey and Offham

Difficulty moderate

Distance 4.9 km

Duration 1:15 h

Ascent 44 m

Descent 43 m

Allow: 2 hoursPath: Mainly footpath and bridleway with some pavementsGradient: Mainly flatMap: OS Explorer 122Bus: There are regular services to ...

4.3

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Fittleworth and the Ponds

Difficulty

Distance 11.9 km

Duration 3:01 h

Ascent 63 m

Descent 63 m

Discover the beauty and tranquillity of the South Downs National Park from Fittleworth, within easy reach of Pulborough which is on the mainline ...

4.9

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Hiking Trail · South East England

The Trundle SotHW

Difficulty moderate

Distance 7.6 km

Duration 2:04 h

Ascent 190 m

Descent 150 m

This Hidden Landscape Trail introduces you to the Secrets of the High Woods project in the landscape around the Trundle. On the paths leading to ...

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Offham- Hamsey Heritage

Difficulty easy

Distance 3.2 km

Duration 0:55 h

Ascent 103 m

Descent 104 m

Discover the industrial heritage around OffhamAllow: 1 hourMap: OS Explorer 122Bus: Regular services to Offham and Cooksbridge, visit traveline ...

3.6

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Peacehaven Health Walk

Difficulty easy

Distance 7.4 km

Duration 1:53 h

Ascent 88 m

Descent 88 m

A short walk into the South Downs National Park from Peacehaven crossing farmland and chalk downland, where you can see a wide variety of flora and ...

5

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Seaford Health Walk

Difficulty easy

Distance 7 km

Duration 1:48 h

Ascent 91 m

Descent 91 m

Discover the South Downs National Park on this short and gentle walk from Seaford. The Seaford Health Walk is one of several local Health Walks and ...

4

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Bird Watching Walk, Hope Gap and Cuckmere Haven

Difficulty moderate

Distance 4.8 km

Duration 1:18 h

Ascent 74 m

Descent 70 m

Discover iconic views of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs and search for birds of water and land on this short route from Seaford Head down to ...

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Woodingdean & Castle Hill

Difficulty moderate

Distance 11.8 km

Duration 3:06 h

Ascent 154 m

Descent 153 m

A circular walk from Woodingdean, taking in stunning views of the Downs, passing by Castle Hill National Nature Reserve.

4.3

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Jevington Downland Walk

Difficulty moderate

Distance 10.5 km

Duration 2:56 h

Ascent 313 m

Descent 314 m

A circular walk from the Butts Brow car park, taking in a variety of habitats, with stunning views across the South Downs and out to sea.

4.5

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Upper Beeding

Difficulty moderate

Distance 6.7 km

Duration 1:49 h

Ascent 182 m

Descent 145 m

Allow: 2 hours (non circular) Gradient: Several steep sections. Path: Grassy footpaths and bridleways, uneven in places. By bus: There are regular ...

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Ditchling Beacon to Jack and Jill, South Downs Way

Difficulty easy

Distance 3.5 km

Duration 0:55 h

Ascent 16 m

Descent 80 m

A beautiful short walk on the South Downs Way offering fantastic 360 degree views over the South Downs and East Sussex.

4.8

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Hiking Trail · South East England

Newhaven Health Walk

Difficulty easy

Distance 6.6 km

Duration 1:37 h

Ascent 6 m

Descent 6 m

A short walk from Newhaven Town into the South Downs National Park and the historic village of Tide Mills. There are lots of flora and fauna to see ...

3

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