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Ouse Valley Viaduct and Ardingly Reservoir, West Sussex

Summary

The spectacular Ouse Valley Viaduct was built in the 1840s to carry trains over the river Ouse. This route takes you directly under the viaduct before heading up to the pretty village of Balcombe and back around the wildlife rich Ardingly Reservoir.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.1 miles (11.5 km)
Walking time:
03h 30m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Ardingly Reservoir Car Park

lat: 51.0423985

lon: -0.0968889

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