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Our group offers walks which are accessible by public transport and take place throughout the South East of England plus a summer holiday and a New Year break

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A moderate to brisk paced 14.2 mile walk joint with Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Group with some hills and a final stiff climb up to the Downs led by Thomas G  (Mobile No: 07775 676092 - walk day only)

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. 

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 at Nutbourne - 'The Rising Sun' or 'The Barley Corn' pubs

About 5. 5 hours walking. Map: EOL10, L197.

For further details please go to https://walks-manager.ramblers.org.uk/walks-manager/walk/description/069e1b0c-6c83-483e-b59c-e6a2781c885d.

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

Check trains the day before. Buy return ticket to Amberley.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 08802 25107
Nearest postcode:
RH14 9UU
what3words:
watchdogs.singled.diverting
Start time:
10:45 am

Billingshurst Station (Southern train from Victoria at 09.35 (Littlehampton service), calling at Clapham Junction at 09.42 and East Croydon at 09.53 and arriving at Billingshurst at 10.45).

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 02630 11847
Nearest postcode:
BN18 9LP
what3words:
roughest.asked.allow
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm

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

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