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Overview

Climbing up the South Downs Way from Cocking Hill, we go down through West Dean woods, on to Hooksway and return by the SDW

Sunday, 26 October 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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Car sharing is advised as the parking is limited

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 87498 16639
Nearest postcode:
GU29 0HT
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Start time:
9:30 am

Car park behind a hedge at the top of the hill

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE