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Portsmouth Group

We are the Portsmouth 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

Circular walk from Cocking Hill car park to Elsted via Newfarm Plantation, Monkton Farm, and Treyford, returning via Didling church, Didling Hill and SDW.

Sunday, 4 January 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19km / 11.8mi
Ascent:
525m / 1722ft
Type:
circular

The downhill section from Buriton Farm to Treyford will be by surfaced lane. Sections of the route may be muddy and may be replaced by a lane. It is worth bringing hiking poles if you use them. 

Morning coffee and lunch breaks, so please bring food and drink for the day.   

Pub - Three Horseshoes at lunchtime for drinks.

Cadence cafe at Cocking Hill should still be open after the walk. 

Car park at Cocking Hill

Stagecoach bus No 60 from Chichester bus station at 0835 is due at Cocking village at 0906

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 87519 16638
Nearest postcode:
GU29 0HT
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Start time:
9:30 am

Cocking Hill car park, on west side of A286, by South Downs Way crossing.

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