Purbrook Heath and Southwick Walk (local grade B)

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Overview

Join us for walk through Potwell, Southwick, Beckford, Place Wood and past Sheepwash Farm, a gentle ramble through fields and woods without any steep hills. Toilets are available at the start and finish of the walk

Sunday, 1 February 2026

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.4km / 10.8mi
Ascent:: 220m / 722ft
Type:: circular

Parking is in the Purbrook Heath Car Park

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 66799 07801
Nearest postcode:: PO7 5RX
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Purbrook Heath recreation ground*

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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

Join now for just £3.75 per month