A downland circuit around Long Furlong

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Overview

The route takes us to Findon Place, then up to cross Long Furlong before heading towards Chantry Post. The return is beside Blackpatch Hill before climbing up to Clapham Church, back towards Long Furlong and then walking through High Salvington past the windmill, finally descending to the Gallops.

Please bring a picnic lunch and text the leader to book onto this walk.

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 340m / 1115ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 12473 07367
Nearest postcode:: BN14 0EY
what3words:: evening.argued.pitching

Start time:: 10:00 am

The Gallops car park off Bost Hill, Findon Valley.

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