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South West Sussex Group

We are the South West Sussex 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
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Overview

A circular walk from Stoughton taking in the Devils Jumps, Bow Hill, Blackbush House, Chilgrove Hill, Wildhams Woods, Inholmes Wood, St Marys Church Stoughton, Monarchs Way back to CP. 

Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Steady climb up up to Bow Hill along wide forest paths. Not too arduous. Another shorter steeper climb up the Monarchs Way from Stoughton towards the end. Otherwise the walk is fairly flat along the top of Kingley Vale, across the pasture land and through the woodland. There are five stiles. This walk offers great views from Bowhill across to IOW,Trundle and coastal plain and views from Chilgrove Hill North East to Harting.

Usual coffee and lunch stops .

Opportunities for post walk refreshments at Hare and Hounds in Stoughton or Barley Mow in Walderton 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 81500 12601
Nearest postcode:
PO18 9JG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Stoughton Car Park

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