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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.

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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

Overview

Duration: 5 hrs Distance: 11.5 miles. Ascent 1,635 ft – This is a moderately strenuous walk with some undulations. Our walks are geared for walkers who enjoy a brisk, comfortable pace. Walking boots are advised due to varying terrain. Dogs are welcome. Please note there could be livestock enroute.

 

We start at East Dean Village, and walk up the hill towards East Dean woods towards Goodwood. We then walk through the woods and then head towards Graffham Down and the nature reserve. From here we continue to walk through the woods, where there could be the opportunity to spot some deer, or listen to the birds singing in the woods. We will then return to East Dean, through the church yard, back to our cars. 

 

The are 7 hills and 4 nature reserves on this walk.

 

Book direct with walk leader by text or email please.

 

Meet: Outside of the Star & Garter pub, situated in East Dean. Post code: PO18 OJG / What3words: outgrown.firm.flitting. Park on the roadside, outside of the Star and Garter pub. There is ample parking on the road. Parking at the Village Hall car park is not permitted.

 

Saturday, 28 February 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
498.3m / 1635ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 90455 13030
Nearest postcode:
PO18 0JG
what3words:
valuables.highlight.rates
Start time:
9:30 am

Meet: Outside of the Star & Garter pub, situated in East Dean. Post code: PO18 OJG / What3words: outgrown.firm.flitting. Park on the roadside, outside of the Star and Garter pub. There is ample parking on the road. Parking at the Village Hall car park is not permitted.

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