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Overview

A circular walk from West Marden via Up Marden and Hooksway

Sunday, 15 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
462m / 1516ft
Type:
circular

Starting point layby at West Marden

Please bring food and drink for the day. I hope to have a pub stop at Hooksway but can't guarantee that.

Parts of the walk are muddy or slippery, but on Friday 13th there were no floods on the route. Footwear with a good grip is needed and if you use hiking poles they will probably be helpful.

This walk is a replacement for a walk at Pagham which I finally had to cancel because of flooding. 

I didn't travel along the B2146 past Racton and Walderton but understand that it may be a little wet. It was ok north of West Marden on Friday but please allow some extra time to get to the start.  

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 77283 13635
Nearest postcode:
PO18 9EW
what3words:
overheat.alien.reclusive
Start time:
10:00 am

Lay by on B2146 at West Marden

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