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Walking Arundel Park and the River Arun from Arundel

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↔11.49 km ↗+149 m ↘-146 m ◔3h 40 ▲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.

Walking The River Arun & South Stoke from Amberley

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↔7.59 km ↗+31 m ↘-34 m ◔2h 15 ▲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.

Walking Bignor Hill and The Denture from Amberley

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Bignor Hill and The Denture from Amberley
↔14.05 km ↗+262 m ↘-263 m ◔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.

Walking Ardingly Reservoir, West Sussex circular walk

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Ardingly Reservoir, West Sussex circular walk
↔7.79 km ↗+125 m ↘-117 m ◔2h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Ardingly (West Sussex)

Lovely walk around the Ardingly reservoir in West Sussex.

Walking Rackham Hill from Amberley

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↔10.52 km ↗+179 m ↘-182 m ◔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.

Walking Balcombe Circular

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Balcombe Circular
↔15.03 km ↗+177 m ↘-167 m ◔4h 50 ▲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.

Walking Treyford & Didling from Hooksway

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↔9.22 km ↗+191 m ↘-186 m ◔3h 10 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Chichester (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.

Walking Thorney Island from Prinsted

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↔11.98 km ↗+4 m ↘-4 m ◔3h 25 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Southbourne (West Sussex)

Starting from Prinsted (just off the A259) this West Sussex walk explores the shoreline of Thorney Island which lies within the boundaries of the Chichester Harbour AONB. The route follows the Sussex Border Path for most of the way.

Walking Dell Quay from Chichester Marina

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↔6.10 km ↗+5 m ↘-6 m ◔1h 45 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Birdham (West Sussex)

An easy West Sussex walk that explores a part of the Chicheter Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The route is popular with the possibility for a pub lunch at Dell Quay. The walk offers different perspectives of the landscape depening on tides.

Walking Singleton & Goodwood

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↔12.84 km ↗+341 m ↘-339 m ◔4h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from East Dean (West Sussex)

Featuring a flower-rich reserve, a pretty village, a fine viewpoint and the famous racecourse.

Walking South Downs Way

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↔10.80 km ↗+200 m ↘-194 m ◔3h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from East Dean (West Sussex)

A gradual ascent to our local National Trail through grassland and woodland.

Walking Horsham Riverside Walk

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↔20.00 km ↗+64 m ↘-64 m ◔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.

Walking Kingley Vale, Stoughton and Goosehill Camp

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Kingley Vale, Stoughton and Goosehill Camp
↔13.48 km ↗+319 m ↘-317 m ◔4h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Chichester (West Sussex)

A figure-of-eight taking in the ancient yews of Kingley Vale, earthworks and a pub. Easy to change or shorten.

Walking Cowdray Castle

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Cowdray Castle
↔2.80 km ↗+14 m ↘-14 m ◔0h 50 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Chichester (West Sussex)

Visited by King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I, Cowdray Castle was partially destroyed by fire in 1793.

Walking Amberley Mount and Wepham Down from Burpham

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↔12.65 km ↗+227 m ↘-225 m ◔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.

Walking Cissburry Ring

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↔6.61 km ↗+148 m ↘-148 m ◔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.

Walking Eastdean Hill

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↔2.56 km ↗+85 m ↘-85 m ◔1h 00 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from East Dean (West Sussex)

Climb a wooded hillside for views over East Dean and its downland valley.

Walking Marley to Blackdown, Fernhurst, Shulbrede, Canadian Memorial and back

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↔22.96 km ↗+474 m ↘-486 m ◔7h 55 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from 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.

Walking Marley Heights and Linchmere Circuit

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↔6.14 km ↗+121 m ↘-121 m ◔2h 05 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Linchmere (West Sussex)

A walk with two high sections and a bracing climb in the middle!

Walking Roches Hill

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↔23.93 km ↗+466 m ↘-468 m ◔8h 10 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Chichester (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.

Walking South Harting to Emsworth

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↔18.59 km ↗+198 m ↘-262 m ◔5h 55 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Harting (West Sussex)

Spectacular South Downs route to the coast - downland, woodland, Stansted Park, ending at Emsworth railway station.

Walking Upper Beeding circular

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Upper Beeding circular
↔11.62 km ↗+196 m ↘-199 m ◔3h 55 ▲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.

Walking South Downs Storrington to Pulborough

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South Downs Storrington to Pulborough
↔13.76 km ↗+80 m ↘-106 m ◔4h 10 ▲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

Walking Loop in Slindon Estate

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Loop in Slindon Estate
↔2.14 km ↗+19 m ↘-19 m ◔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.

Walking Arundel to Amberley

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↔9.81 km ↗+51 m ↘-50 m ◔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.