Hurt Wood and Winterfold Forest

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Overview

A walk in the Surrey Hills area of outstanding natural beauty, Meet in Hurtwood Carpark 9 (Felbury House) Horsham Road, B2126, just north of Holmbury St Mary, ( first turning on left past past Felbury House Care Home)

This is a circular walk around Hurtwood and Winterfold forest passing through Peaselake and back along the Greensand Way.

Please bring a picnic lunch, text the walk leader to join this walk.

Thursday, 24 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 400m / 1312ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 10828 45092
Nearest postcode:: RH5 6NL
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Hurtwood Carpark 9 (Felbury House), Horsham Road, B2126, Just North of Holmbury St Mary.

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