Chanctonbury and Cissbury

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Overview

From the car park, up Wiston Bostal, cross the SDW and over to and climb Cissbury. Down the valley and up onto the SDW and along to Chanctonbury Ring. Down to Washington and along Owlscroft Barn back to car park.

Saturday, 16 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Probably need head & sun protection being Aug.

Its a fair distance and car parking limited so car sharing recommended

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 14591 12469
Nearest postcode:: BN44 3DR
what3words:: chief.shredding.lies

Start time:: 10:00 am

A283 straight over at Washington roundabout. After 2-3 miles right turn and at top of lane is a small car park.

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