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South West Sussex Group

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Overview

This walk takes in a remote 13th Century church of St Andrews (known locally as ‘the Shepherds church’) and heads up to the South Downs Way for breathtaking views. The route passes the Devils Jumps, 5 Bronze Age burial mounds that are aligned with the setting sun on Midsummers Day.

Note : This is based on the walk advertised in the Ramblers Walk Magazine (Issue 789 Summer 2023) for the South East. The start location has been changed to accommodate easier parking which adds a few miles to the distance.

Tuesday, 27 June 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.2km / 8.8mi
Ascent:
305.1m / 1001ft
Type:
circular

Paths, bridleways and lanes. Hilly terrain with a couple of steep climbs. There are 4 stiles to negotiate.

Note that the start location for this walk is from the White Horse @ Chilgrove.

PLEASE NOTE : Booking via Walk Leader is essential for this activity.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 82832 14455
Nearest postcode:
PO18 9HX
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alcove.tunes.tailwind
Start time:
10:00 am

The White Horse Car Park 1 High Street, Chilgrove, Chichester, West Sussex (Please park as far away from the pub as possible).

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