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We are the West London Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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Overview

From Horsham the route follows the High Weald Landscape Trail through St Leonards Forest and then through open countryside with a number of significant hills offering good views of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).  Lunch will be on the village green in the beautiful historic village of Slaugham with its lovely Norman church.  Please bring a picnic as there is nowhere to buy refreshments. The afternoon walk continues through undulating fields and light woodland via the village of Cuckfield with fine views over the South Downs as we approach Haywards Heath. 

Please note that this is a hilly walk with no facilities or drop  out points before Cuckfield after 11 miles so bring plenty of water. 

Recommended train: either the 9.00 from London Bridge, arriving Horsham at 10.10 or the 9.05 from Victoria, arriving 9.57. Please check rail timetable in case of changes. 

Horsham and Haywards Heath are on different lines. Probably the cheapest option is to buy a return to Horsham and a single from Haywards Heath to Three Bridges but please check at a ticket office. 

 

Saturday, 26 July 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
367.3m / 1205ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 17955 30992
Nearest postcode:
RH13 5EZ
what3words:
cling.often.spite
Start time:
10:15 am

Outside Horsham Station - Station Road exit. Toilets should be open on the platform.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 33027 24563
Nearest postcode:
RH16 1LN
what3words:
riverbed.evolution.remaining
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm

Haywards Heath Railway Station - frequent trains back to Victoria and London Bridge.

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