Ardingly reservoir & Ouse valley viaduct

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Overview

We start from the carpark at Ardingly reservoir and walk across fields by a stream to the railway viaduct. We go under this and across further fields & undulating hills until we cross over the railway line and into the outskirts of Balcombe village. After this, we drop down to the level of the reservoir and follow this along a path back to the carpark.

Saturday, 29 November 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.7km / 7.3mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Parts of the walk are likely to be very muddy. Bring coffee & a snack to have in a short break en route.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 35343 28694
Nearest postcode:: RH17 6SW
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Free carpark by the reservoir clearly signposted from the main road going to Ardingly.

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