Chanctonbury Ring and the Downs

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Overview

Initially follow a gradually rising path through small wood and across meadows then climb steeply to Chanctonbury Ring (1.3mi)

We then follow a loop around the Downs before a fairly steep ascent to rejoin the South Downs Way for the steep descent to Washington.

See link for route on Open Map

Sunday, 13 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 388m / 1273ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.outdooractive.com/en/route/hiking-route/south-east-england/washington-chanctonbury-langmead-memorial/305064018/?share=%7E3obxhf3v%244ossngzo

Note: this is a re-run of the walk attempted in December which was curtailed by mist and rain.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 12243 12899
Nearest postcode:: RH20 4BD
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Washington village, near the Frankland Arms. Parking on road side Buses from Worthing, Crawley (23) and Midhurst (1) stop in Washington.

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