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Brighton & Hove Group

We are the Brighton and Hove 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

Sarting from Chanctonbury Ring car park, we walk West towards Washington round the bottom of the Downs, gradually climbing until we meet the South Downs Way. Following the Way up towards Chanctonbury Ring, turn right on footpath towards North End. At a crossroads, we turn left down to New Barn Farm. Taking the footpath through the valley, passing the vineyard at Buddington Bottom. We then climb back up to rejoin the South Downs Way, returning to the car park via Wiston Bostal.

Thursday, 25 September 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

map ref: OS 121, 146125
The footpath at the bottom of the hill could be rather muddy. Few stiles. We may encounter cattle and horses.
Assistance dogs only on this walk please. 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 14599 12501
Nearest postcode:
BN44 3DR
what3words:
tummy.aware.crinkled
Start time:
10:30 am

Car park for Chanctonbury Ring , off A283

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