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South West Sussex Group

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

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

We leave Buriton by the Milky Way and head west on the South Downs Way, with plenty of ups and downs.  Turning off the SDW towards Foxcombe Farm we then head south on the Sussex Border path through West Harting Down to Woodcroft Farm. We follow the road north then cross Head Down Hanger before descending back to Buriton.

Picnic lunch about 12.30.

Booking required with the leader.

Sunday, 17 December 2023
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
450m / 1476ft
Type:
circular

Paths, tracks, woods, hills, industrial archaeology. 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 73973 19995
Nearest postcode:
GU31 5RT
what3words:
oath.sugars.scanty
Start time:
9:30 am

Car park at Buriton Pond.

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