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Beautiful South Downs villages and countryside

Summary

A beautiful circular route in the South Downs National Park south of Petworth. Quiet lanes, fields and woods with small villages, great views and magnificent old buildings. Excellent pubs for eating and refreshments at the start/finish and midway.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Walking time:
04h 00m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Cricketers PH, Duncton, West Sussex

lat: 50.9446025

lon: -0.6353182

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