Eartham Wood (local grade A)

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Overview

A hilly walk taking us over the South Downs From Eartham Wood across to the Arun Valley. The route will take us up Stane Street to Bignor Hill before dropping off the downs to West Burton and Bury. After a stretch alongside the River Arun we will return over the downs via Houghton Forest and Great Down.

Expect several significant ascents and descents, some steep,

Sunday, 26 October 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 23.3km / 14.5mi
Ascent:: 518.2m / 1700ft
Type:: circular

Please bring refreshments for mid morning and lunch breaks.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 93879 10706
Nearest postcode:: PO18 0LU
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Eartham Wood car park*. Off the road between the A285 and Eartham.

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