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South Wiltshire Group

We are the South Wiltshire 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 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

An easy, mostly sheltered walk through several forested areas and adjoining countryside. From the car park in Bentley Wood we circle round to East Grimstead via Farley Copse and then follow the line of a disused canal to West Dean. After a short stop at the Borbach Chantry we re-enter Bentley Wood. The route continues in an anti-clockwise direction through various woods and open country, returning to the start via the Livery entrance of Bentley Wood.

Note: there may be muddy sections. 

Everyone is welcome. If you would like to join this walk, please notify the walk leader (Patricia D 07552865681) or email swrsundaywalks@gmail.com.

If you would like to car share, please let the walk leader know when you book and we will hopefully be able to facilitate this.

There will be two stops during the day for coffee and lunch (please bring a picnic)

Assistance dogs only.

Sunday, 19 October 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
152.4m / 500ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 23705 28652
Nearest postcode:
SP5 1AG
what3words:
whimpered.engineers.prowling
Start time:
9:30 am

Meet at the Ben Lane car park in Bentley Wood, which is 300m east into the wood from the entrance at the cross roads. What3words: whimpered.engineers.prowling.

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 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