Balcombe walks

Balcombe Circular ( Download : PDF )

9.34mi +581ft -548ft 4h50 Average
Starting point in 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 circular walk ( Download : PDF )

4.89mi +417ft -390ft 2h35 Average
Starting point in Ardingly - West Sussex

Lovely walk around the Ardingly reservoir in West Sussex.

Horsham Riverside Walk ( Download : PDF )

12.42mi +210ft -210ft 5h55 Easy
Starting point in 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.

Upper Beeding circular ( Download : PDF )

7.22mi +643ft -653ft 3h55 Average
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 ( Download : PDF )

11.23mi +761ft -735ft 5h45 Average
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.

Hever & Markbeech from Chiddingstone ( Download : PDF )

5.85mi +318ft -318ft 3h00 Easy
Starting point in 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.

Abinger Hammer ( Download : PDF )

2.4mi +177ft -177ft 1h15 Easy
Starting point in 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.

South Downs Storrington to Pulborough ( Download : PDF )

8.55mi +262ft -348ft 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

Southease, Rodmell and Lewes Brooks ( Download : PDF )

5.97mi +279ft -269ft 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.

Southease, Ditchling Beacon & Lewes ( Download : PDF )

16.52mi +1398ft -1381ft 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.

Charleston Farm & Firle Beacon from Firle ( Download : PDF )

4.18mi +650ft -620ft 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.

Tonbridge - Southborough loop ( Download : PDF )

10.86mi +702ft -712ft 5h35 Average
Starting point in Kent

From the parkland close to the centre of Tonbridge, up onto Bidborough Ridge and on to Southborough Common, Returning along a hidden valley, through the park of Somerhill Schools and along the river Medway to the town centre.

Bignor Hill and The Denture from Amberley ( Download : PDF )

8.73mi +860ft -863ft 4h45 Average
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.

The River Arun & South Stoke from Amberley ( Download : PDF )

4.69mi +89ft -118ft 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.

Rackham Hill from Amberley ( Download : PDF )

6.53mi +587ft -597ft 3h30 Average
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.

Amberley Mount and Wepham Down from Burpham ( Download : PDF )

7.86mi +745ft -738ft 4h15 Average
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.

Arundel Park and the River Arun from Arundel ( Download : PDF )

7.14mi +489ft -479ft 3h40 Average
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.

Arundel to Amberley ( Download : PDF )

6.1mi +167ft -164ft 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.

Cuckmere Haven circular ( Download : PDF )

8.38mi +1145ft -1132ft 4h50 Average
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

Beachy Head & Eastbourne from East Dean ( Download : PDF )

6.29mi +673ft -794ft 3h30 Average
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.