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Brighton & Hove Group

We are the Brighton and Hove Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Nymans Woods, Staplefield & Balcombe – 10 Miles

An undulating 10-mile circular walk through Sussex countryside, farmland and woodland. The route starts and finishes through the National Trust’s Nymans Woods, passing via Staplefield and to Balcombe, for a picnic lunch stop for circa 30 mins around 6 miles. 

If it has been raining,  paths may be muddy or slippery in places, so good footwear is advised.

Toilets are available just inside the Nymans entrance – please allow time to return to the start point for a 10.30 am start.

Dogs are welcome but must be on leads in fields with livestock.

Cars required – please car share if possible. Meet opposite the Red Lion Pub in Handcross for a 10.30 am start.

Sunday, 19 October 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 26227 29742
Nearest postcode:
RH17 6BW
what3words:
token.tricycle.kingdom
Start time:
10:30 am

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