Up to the Downs from Elsted - Ramblers

Portsmouth Group

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Overview

A 9.2 mile circular walk from Elsted up onto the South Downd to Hooksway and back, via Treyford, Didling, the South Downs Way, Devils Jumps, Monkton Farm, Stubbs Copse to Hooksway returning via Rook Clift and Woolbeding Farm. Total of 1120 ft of ascent/decent includes one steep ascent/descent up and down the South Downs. Walk will stop for coffee and lunch so please bring own refreshments.

Saturday, 4 April 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.8km / 9.2mi
Ascent:: 341.4m / 1120ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 81597 19766
Nearest postcode:: GU29 0JY
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Please park sensitively on road and area in front of St Pauls Church. What3words ///confining.monkey.choice. If coming from east turn right 150m after passing The Three Horseshoes, if from west turn left 100m after Orchard Close

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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 £3.75 per month

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