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Arun-Adur Group

We are the Arun-Adur Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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
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Overview

Please Note: Start Time is 0900hrs as this is Easter weekend and the car park could fill quickly. 
This 8-9 mile (13-15km) circular walk from Harting Down National Trust car park offers spectacular South Downs views, combining the ridge-top South Downs Way with the woodland hamlet of Hooksway and ancient Bronze Age burial mounds known as the Devil's Jumps. Expect a moderate hike featuring a steep climb over Beacon Hill and a gradual climb returning to Harting Hill and our starting point. 

Saturday, 4 April 2026
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
407.8m / 1338ft
Type:
circular

Walk will stop for coffee & lunch breaks, so please bring your own refreshments. Starting from Harting Down NT car park - both NT members and non members need to use the JustPark app. It’s free for NT members (need to have your membership id details with you) phone/internet payment of £3 for non members.  Location ID is 80586. All of the details can be entered into the app before leaving home.

There is no machine on site. This is a cashless payment using your mobile phone via the JustPark app. Set up the JustPark app before leaving home as phone signals may be inadequate this includes NT members who will be prompted for their membership number.

If you need any further info or assistance about the app contact the walk leader before the walk.

Walking poles are advisable as it can be slippery on chalk/mud on the steep terrain.

Assistance dogs only

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 79070 18050
Nearest postcode:
GU31 5PW
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groomed.beaks.deriving
Start time:
9:00 am

National Trust car parking Harting Down (off B2141), South Harting, Petersfield. GU31 5PW

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