We are the South West Sussex Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Suzanne M.
Tuesday 13th January – 10.30am – Cissbury to Chanctonbury Rings – Circular Walk *New Walk*
Leader: Richard and Sue This walk is in conjunction with Heartsmart
Duration: 4 hrs. Distance: Approx. 9 miles, with undulations. Ascent 1051 ft.
A part of the walk is on uneven ground, so sensible shoes required. Dogs are welcome, if they are calm with livestock. Dogs will need to be on a lead for the duration of the walk. Please bring poo bags. On this walk there maybe sheep or cows residing in the fields. Please note, if there is an alternative route to avoid livestock, we will consider this, but it may not always be possible.
Our walks are geared for walkers who enjoy a brisk, but comfortable walk.
Cissbury Ring is one of the jewels in the crown of the South Downs National Park. It’s the largest hill fort in Sussex and has a history dating back over 4000 years.
Chanctonbury Ring is one of the most prominent landmarks along the South Downs Way. The ring is an Iron Age hill fort which is best known for the beech trees which dominate the site. The trees were planted in 1760 by Charles Goring, heir to the large Wiston Estate.
The first part of the walk is on footpaths through fields, a small stretch could be muddy in winter, so sensible shoes required.
We then ascend and walk around Cissbury Ring, before heading downwards, to walk towards Shoreham, before turning back towards Chantonbury Rings.
From here we then walk through a farm, before taking the path by the Gallops, back towards Cissbury Rings. From here we will walk through fields, where there may be cows, before taking the short linar walk, back to our cars.
Meet: Storrington Rise car park Post code: BN14 OHT
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By car: This is off the Findon Road (A24) heading south into Findon Valley and Worthing. Turn left at May Tree Avenue and the left into Storrington Rise. The car park is further up the road. It is a good size and there is also plenty of quiet road parking nearby.
Richard and Sue would like to invite you to join them to partake of some refreshments at The Black Horse in Findon village, which is a lovely, welcoming pub after the walk.
