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We are the South West Sussex Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

Please book with the leader. 

This walk starts in Eartham Wood, then goes out to the downs on Stane Street. We'll continue up to Bignor Hill, round to Houghton Forest before cutting across to the top of Great Down for lunch.  After lunch we walk down towards Slindon,  turn north for the Folly, then return back through the woods.

This is a hilly walk.  We should have great views both sides of the downs. We'll have a mid morning stop and plenty of drinks stops. 

Saturday, 30 August 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
750m / 2461ft
Type:
circular

Woods, paths, tracks, views, SDW, Roman road, summer flowers. 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Introductory walk

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 93888 10676
Nearest postcode:
PO18 0LS
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Start time:
9:30 am

The car park is The Eartham Forestry Commission car park. It is north of Eartham village by about a mile.

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