Walking from Church Road (Top Road), Slindon (Nr to Slindon College) we will head North along Butt Lane, passing Downe’s Barn before we begin our steady and gradual ascent into the South Downs bordering Little Down, Great Down and heading east to Great Bottom. Eventually we will follow Monarchs Way south easterly downhill and bordering Houghton Forest. Leaving Monarchs Way we turn westward climbing again and walk past a vineyard towards Madehurst.
Walking along private, quiet roads (tarmacadam surface) we then head into farmland once again and return to Slindon.
This is a walk in open countryside on various footpaths, bridle ways and quiet roads over varied terrain so please ensure you have the correct clothing, footwear and whilst this isn’t a race please be confident that you will be able to keep up with the group.
Expect patches of mud which may be slippery so walking poles can be beneficial.
We can have a short break for a snack and to quench our thirst followed by a longer break to consume our packed lunch.
There are a couple of stiles.
No dogs except assistance.