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Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Group

We are the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Moderate to brisk paced 22.2km/14.2 mile walk with some hills and a final stiff climb up to the Downs.

Starts in gentle countryside, with the South Downs a thin line on the horizon then via hills and hidden valleys to finish on the crest of the South Downs with a panoramic view. 

About 5. 5 hours walking.

Route: Rozier Wood, Marringdean Wood, Jackman's Farm, Gay Street Farm, Gay Street, Lowerhill Farm, Roper's Farm, Nutbourne, Mill Farm, Nutbourne Common, Heath Mill, Sand Pit, West Sussex Literary Trail, Hurston Place, Parham Airfield, Clay Lane, Paygate Cottage, ascent of the South Downs, west along SDW to Amberley Station.

Lunch Stop: Nutbourne...  Rising Sun or Barley Corn pubs. 

Meet: Billingshurst Station at 10.45.

Travel: Victoria 09.35/Clapham Junction 09.42/East Croydon 09.53 - Southern train to Littlehampton - arr Billingshurst 10.45.

Ticket/Fare: Buy return to Amberley. 

Finish: Amberley Station... hourly trains at xx17. The Bridge Inn is close by! 

Leader: Thomas G  (07775 676 092 - walk day only). 

** Please register to let us know you plan to come - and to be notified of last minute cancellation/transport changes etc.

Registration - via Eventbrite only - opens Thur 2 May at 09.00 and closes Tues 7 May at 18.30.

Eventbrite registration  - use web link below.

Wednesday, 8 May 2024
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
22.9km / 14.2mi
Ascent:
340m / 1115ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 08579 24962
Nearest postcode:
RH14 9SE
what3words:
riverbed.hack.cloak
Start time:
10:45 am

Billingshurst Station, West Sussex

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 02641 11820
Nearest postcode:
BN18 9LT
what3words:
requiring.sues.flight
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm

Amberley Station, West Sussex

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking