Non-members welcome
If you have never been on one of our walks, then why not come along. There is no need to arrange anything in advance and absolutely nothing to pay, just turn up on the day and enjoy the walk (if it is an all-day walk be sure to bring some lunch and a drink).
Should you wish to walk with us regularly, you are welcome to join our Club — for an annual membership subscription of £12 (see full subscription details) you’ll get full details of all our walks, together with our Newsletters and the opportunity to join in various social events.
For more details of any of these walks please ring 07842 792962. Please do not send texts as we are unable to monitor this number for text messages.
Please note, unfortunately we do not allow dogs (other than guide dogs) on our walks.
Finding our walks
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The times given for the walks are the times that we plan to leave the meeting point and start walking. You should arrive at the meeting point at least ten minutes earlier to allow time for putting on boots etc.
The walk on the 17th November has revised morning and afternoon walks lengths and a later afternoon start time.
Here are our forthcoming walks to June 2025
Terrain: Some climbs pm, woods and fields
Grid reference: SU960077
Lat: 50.86115 Long: -0.63667
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Meet at Slindon Common car park, off Park Lane.
Walk via Walberton, Tortington Common, Arundel (L), Rewell Wood, Slindon.
Terrain: Downland
Grid reference: TQ122088
Lat: 50.86799 Long: -0.40674
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Meet by the green on School Hill, Findon.
Walk via Nepcote Green, Stump Barn, Buddington Bottom, Gallops Farm.
Notes: Hopefully a chance to see the Findon Village Christmas Elf Trail.
Terrain: Urban, downland and coastal
Grid reference: TQ271046
Lat: 50.82693 Long: -0.19643
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Meet at the east end of Hove Lagoon near the public toilets. Nearby on-street parking, charges may apply.
Walk via Portslade, Easthill Park, Foredown, Mile Oak Farm (L), Southwick Hill, Fishersgate, Shoreham Port.
Notes: There are opportunities to shorten the walk by taking buses from Mile Oak or Fishersgate back to nearby starting point (1A) or to starting point (700).
Terrain: Woodland and farmland, easy
Grid reference: TQ216160
Lat: 50.93028 Long: -0.27137
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Meet in Henfield car park, east side of High Street off Coopers Way. Parking charge of £1.70 for up to 4 hours at time programme produced.
Walk via Furners Lane, St. Peter’s Church, Henfield Common.
Terrain: Downland, one steep ascent
Grid reference: TQ020071
Lat: 50.8544 Long: -0.55212
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Meet in Mill Road car park, opposite Arundel Castle. Charge for car park, but there is free parking in Mill Road.
Walk via Arundel Park, Hiorne Tower, Dry Lodge Plantation, Offham, Arundel.
Terrain: Downland, woods and fields
Grid reference: TQ334130
Lat: 50.90087 Long: -0.10491
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Meet in Ditchling Beacon National Trust car park. National Trust members park free, otherwise £6 daily charge.
Walk via Highpark Corner, Stanmer, Falmer (L), St Mary’s Farm, Home Brow.
Terrain: Downland
Grid reference: SU879114
Lat: 50.89504 Long: -0.75094
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Meet in the car park called The Triangle, adjacent to and just to the west of Goodwood Race Course and north of the Trundle.
Walk via West Sussex Literary Trail, Centurion Way/New Lipchis Way, West Dean, Monarch’s Way.
Notes: A downhill start to the walk, and an uphill finish.
Terrain: Two fairly new nature reserves linked
Grid reference: TQ211049
Lat: 50.83135 Long: -0.28236
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Meet in the car park at Adur recreation ground, just west of the Norfolk Bridge on the A259.
Walk via River Adur, Monks Park, Lancing Ring, Dankton Lane, Sompting Recreation Ground (L picnic only), Sompting Brooks, Brooklands.
Notes: Please note this is a LINEAR walk, return to start point by 700 coastal bus service.
Terrain: Flat
Grid reference: SU798012
Lat: 50.80528 Long: -0.86895
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Meet in village car park west of The Street. Parking up to 4 hours costs £4.80 at time programme was produced.
Walk via Church Farm, Sheepwash Lane, West Wittering, Nore Lane, Lane End, Chalkdock Point, West Itchenor.
Terrain: Downland, some climbs
Grid reference: TQ292124
Lat: 50.8969 Long: -0.16402
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Meet at A23 access road, at side of The Plough pub, Pyecombe. Park in road.
Walk via (a.m.) Haresdean, Saddlescombe, Newtimber Hill, Pyecombe (L), (p.m.) Middle Brow, Sussex Border Path, New Barn Farm.
Notes: Join us for the morning, afternoon or both halves of the walk.
Terrain: Mainly flat but incline at end of walk
Grid reference: TQ357064
Lat: 50.84078 Long: -0.07464
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Meet in the public car park on east side of Falmer Road (B2123), north Woodingdean, about 100 yards north of the junction with Bexhill Road. If the car park is full, on street parking might be possible in Bexhill Road.
Walk via Newmarket Hill, Kingston Ridge, Balsdean village.
Terrain: Three steepish, short climbs
Grid reference: TQ347031
Lat: 50.81214 Long: -0.08897
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Meet in the car park off the B2066 to the north of the A259 between Brighton Marina and Rottingdean. Free car park, a bit bumpy. Just past the Roedean Cafe.
Walk via Roedean, Rottingdean, Brighton Marina.
Notes: First uphill stretch can be slippery, walking poles recommended.
Terrain: Urban fringe and rewilded golf course
Grid reference: TQ291086
Lat: 50.86246 Long: -0.16658
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Meet by Patcham Windmill, on Windmill Drive. Please park considerately on Windmill Drive or nearby roads.
Walk via (a.m.) Green Ridge, Three Cornered Copse, Hove Park, Monarch’s Way, Waterhall, Patcham Mill (L picnic only), (p.m.) Coney Woods, Sweet Hill, Waterhall.
Notes: You can join for the morning, afternoon or both halves of the walk.
Terrain: Downland and fields, one sharp ascent
Grid reference: TQ327151
Lat: 50.9203 Long: -0.11407
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Meet in Ditchling village public car park in Lewes Road behind the village hall. Off the B2116 heading east towards Plumpton.
Walk via Westmeston, South Downs Way, East Chiltington (L), Streat.
Terrain: Undulating
Grid reference: TQ053186
Lat: 50.95677 Long: -0.50148
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Meet in Lower Street car park, turn at Oddfellows Arms. Parking charge of £1.70 at time programme produced.
Walk via Broomershill Farm, Redfold Farm, Nutbourne, Marehill.
Terrain: Downs, riverbank, some climbs
Grid reference: TV504981
Lat: 50.76281 Long: 0.13156
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Meet at South Hill Barn car park near Seaford, accessed from the south-east corner of Seaford by Chyngton Farm.
Walk via Chyngton Farm, Cradle Hill, Litlington (L), West Dean, Seaford Head.
Terrain: River bank, fields and coast
Grid reference: TQ025022
Lat: 50.80995 Long: -0.54614
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Meet outside Littlehampton railway station. Park in station car park (charges apply) or local on-street parking.
Walk via Footbridge, river bank, Church Lane, coast path, river bank.
Notes: This is a circular walk around the Climping area.
Terrain: Undulating heath, woods and fields
Grid reference: SU912194
Lat: 50.96693 Long: -0.70245
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Meet at Heyshott Common parking area on New Road. If travelling on the A272 from Petworth to Midhurst, New Road is a left turn about 1 mile after Halfway Bridge. Travel down New Road, ignoring all side roads for about 1.5 miles. Keep a keen look out for the unmade and unmarked car parking area on your right.
Walk via (a.m.) Todham Rough, Heyshott, Polecats, Heyshott Common (L picnic only), (p.m.) Serpent Trail, Woodcote Farm, Hoyle Copse.
Notes: Join us for the morning, afternoon or both halves of the walk.
Terrain: Mainly flat, walking by river
Grid reference: TQ449015
Lat: 50.79532 Long: 0.05494
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Meet outside Newhaven Town railway station.
Walk via Piddinghoe, Southease (L picnic only), Sussex Ouse Valley Way, Lewes station.
Notes: This is a linear walk so, if arriving by car, please use the train between Lewes and Newhaven either at the beginning or end of the walk to make a circular route to your car.
Terrain: Undulating/hilly
Grid reference: TQ361350
Lat: 51.09827 Long: -0.0579
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Meet in Vowels Lane car park, ½ mile from Kingscote Station on the Bluebell Line. The car park lies between the turnings to Gravetye Manor and Kingscote Vineyard. Look for the yellow height restriction bar.
Walk via High Weald Landscape Trail, Gravetye Manor, Sharpthorne, Giffards Wood, Hastings Wood.
Notes: A walk on footpaths and permissive paths through the Gravetye Estate. May be muddy in places.
Terrain: Downland and riverside
Grid reference: TQ403022
Lat: 50.80274 Long: -0.01005
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Meet in car park just over half a mile up Telscombe Cliffs Way from the A259 coast road.
Walk via Telscombe Village, Plotlands, River Ouse, Rodmell (L), Mill Hill, Coombe Bottom, Telscombe Tye.
Terrain: Woodland and farmland, four stiles
Grid reference: TQ125272
Lat: 51.0335 Long: -0.39641
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Meet in the car park which is signposted from the village green. Follow Muntham Drive to just beyond the village hall and the entrance to the car park will be on your right.
Walk via West Sussex Literary Trail, Itchingfield, Elmhurst Farm.
Notes: Could be muddy in places.
Remember, clocks go on 1 hour!
Terrain: Downland, villages, riverside
Grid reference: TQ212075
Lat: 50.85394 Long: -0.27999
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Meet in the car park at Mill Hill, accessed via Erringham Road.
Walk via Old Shoreham Toll Bridge, Lancing Ring, Cowbottom Hovel, Coombes, Botolphs, Downs Link, Bramber (L), River Adur, Beeding Hill (South Downs Way).
Terrain: Some steep downland climbs
Grid reference: TQ120120
Lat: 50.89661 Long: -0.40818
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Meet at the car park on South Downs Way, south of Washington. Note: there is no access to this car park from the northbound A24; continue north to Washington roundabout, third exit, then first right.
Walk via Chanctonbury Ring, Buddington Bottom, Wiston Estate (clockwise).
Notes: Included in Chris Sommerville’s ‘Good Walks’ series.
Terrain: Undulating, woods and fields
Grid reference: TQ266225
Lat: 50.98812 Long: -0.197
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Meet in Crossways cul-de-sac just off the A272 at the Bolney flyover roundabout, east side of A23.
Walk via Bishopstone Farm, Moonhill Place, Cuckfield (L), Cuckfield Park, Long Wood.
Terrain: Fields and woodland, some hills
Grid reference: TQ305246
Lat: 51.00636 Long: -0.14163
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Meet in Broad Street car park. Parking charges apply.
Walk via Ansty, Cuckfield Park.
Terrain: Hilly, fields and woods
Grid reference: TQ307310
Lat: 51.06345 Long: -0.13652
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Meet in the lay-by on the B2036 by St Mary’s Church.
Walk via (a.m.) Spicers Farm, Casteye Wood, Balcombe (L), (p.m.) Upperstaff Wood, Balcombe Mill.
Notes: Join us for the morning, afternoon or both halves of the walk.
Terrain: Riverside paths and downland
Grid reference: TQ040089
Lat: 50.86982 Long: -0.52383
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Meet in the village car park at the rear of The George at Burpham.
Walk via Jacob’s Ladder, River Arun, South Stoke, Gurkha Bridge, North Stoke, Peppering High Barn.
Notes: The walk may need to be adjusted if weather conditions in April give rise to very muddy paths near the river.
Terrain: Town and country
Grid reference: TQ410099
Lat: 50.87169 Long: 0.00198
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Meet in the County Hall east car park. This is the car park on the left of County Hall as you enter from St Anne’s Crescent. Follow the road around to the left to find it.
Walk via Lewes Railway Land, River Ouse, Malling Nature Reserve, Saxon Cross, The Caburn (L picnic only), Oxteddle Bottom, Cliffe, Lewes.
Terrain: Fields and woodland
Grid reference: TQ107231
Lat: 50.99689 Long: -0.42391
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Meet by the ‘Blue Idol’ Quaker Meeting House. Turn south off A272 between Coolham & Coneyhurst.
Walk via Old House Lane, Woodhill Copse, Nyetimber Vineyard, West Chiltington Church, West Chiltington (L picnic only), Park Hanger, Stanford’s Woods, Cattlestone Farm, Old House Lane, Sprouts Farm, Goringlee, Old House Farm.
Notes: Our route takes us through several woods which should be resplendent with drifts of bluebells. There are toilets at the Blue Idol at the beginning and end of the walk.
Terrain: Downs, heathland, parkland and villages
Grid reference: TQ494050
Lat: 50.82562 Long: 0.11991
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Meet in Bopeep car park at the end of Bopeep Lane off A27 just east of Selmeston.
Walk via Alciston, Tilton Farm, Charleston House, Firle Estate, Firle (L), Beddingham Hill, Firle Beacon.
Notes: Pub in Firle, steep climb after lunch.
Terrain: Undulating, woods and fields
Grid reference: TQ180161
Lat: 50.93251 Long: -0.32167
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Meet at the back of the Fountain Pub car park, parking by kind permission of the Landlord.
Walk via Spithandle Rough, Ford Farm.
Notes: We might see bluebells or other spring flowers. Please buy a drink at the Fountain after the walk.
Terrain: Undulating
Grid reference: TQ468316
Lat: 51.06456 Long: 0.09297
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Meet at Gills Lap south car park at junction of the B2026 and Kidd’s Hill. Daily parking charge is currently £5, see this page for payment methods: https://ashdownforest.org/parking/.
Walk via Milne and Shepard memorial, Poohsticks Bridge, Hartfield (L), Fisher’s Gate, Five Hundred Acre Wood.
Notes: A walk connecting places associated with A.A Milne and Winnie-the-Pooh.
Terrain: Flat, gentle slopes
Grid reference: SU976278
Lat: 51.04167 Long: -0.60985
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Meet in car park for Holy Trinity Church, off Streel’s Lane. From junction of A272/A283 at Petworth go north for approx 3.5 miles, then take right turn signposted Ebernoe. Continue for 1.5 miles, passing the cricket pitch. Driveway to Church car park is on right. Looks like a farm track.
Walk via Mercers Furze, Colhook Common, Pugs Bottom, Balls Cross, Ebernoe Common.
Notes: Generally flat, well wooded walk, may be muddy in places.
Terrain: Undulating, woods and fields
Grid reference: TQ189246
Lat: 51.00852 Long: -0.30608
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Meet at the corner of Nuthurst Road and Park Lane with street parking available in either road.
Walk via (a.m.) Sheepwash Farm, Downs Link, Elliotts Farm, Micklepage Farm, Maplehurst (L), (p.m.) High Hurst Manor, Chatfield’s Farm, Heathtolt Farm.
Notes: Join us for the morning, afternoon or both halves of the walk.
Terrain: Downland and woods
Grid reference: SU960085
Lat: 50.86808 Long: -0.63684
View map: Streetmap Google Maps
Meet at the entrance to Slindon College.
Walk via Courthill Farm, The Folly, Nore Wood, The Plain, Stane Street, Gumber Farm, Warren Barn.
Terrain: Undulating, fields and woods
Grid reference: TQ543345
Lat: 51.08899 Long: 0.20159
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Meet at Eridge Station, on street parking in front of station. Alternative parking at Eridge railway station car park behind station but charges apply, currently £2.60 on Sunday using APCOA app.
Walk via Eridge Rocks, Broadwater Forest, Groombridge (L), Motts Mill.
Terrain: Hilly
Grid reference: TQ307301
Lat: 51.05505 Long: -0.13717
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Meet in the railway station car park, off the London Road. Parking free on Sundays.
Walk via Peters Wood, Northland Wood, Tanyard Wood, Staplefield (L), Tyes Place, Sidney Farm, Upper Pilstye, Kemps Farm.
Notes: Hilly, woodland but good views in places, may be muddy in places.
Terrain: Woods, fields and parkland
Grid reference: SU990174
Lat: 50.94746 Long: -0.59198
View map: Streetmap Google Maps
Meet in the car park near the junction of Coates Lane and the turn off for West Burton.
Walk via Sutton End, Burton Park, Barlavington, Sutton, Lord’s Piece.
Notes: As this is a longer half day walk, bring a snack and we will have a break en route.
Terrain: Woodland
Grid reference: TV519996
Lat: 50.776 Long: 0.15252
View map: Streetmap Google Maps
Meet in Seven Sisters Country Park car park off Litlington Road to the north of the A259 Eastbourne Road. Parking charge is £4.50 at time programme produced.
Walk via West Dean, Charleston Bottom, Lullington Heath, Jevington (L), Gallops, Friston Place.
Terrain: Hilly, woods and fields
Grid reference: TQ026350
Lat: 51.10554 Long: -0.53553
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Meet in the car park off the road between Alfold Crossways and Dunsfold. From the Alfold Crossways to Dunsfold road pass road on left signposted Springbok Farm. At the next right hand bend turn left up track. Keep left to arrive at Sidney Wood Forestry Commission car park.
Walk via Gennets Wood, Hog Copse, Plaistow (L), Dungate Farm, Old Knightons, Firfield Rough.
Terrain: Farms, fields and woodland
Grid reference: TQ132157
Lat: 50.92973 Long: -0.3905
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Meet on the London Road outside the Red Lion Pub.
Walk via London Road, America Wood, Hook Farm, Capite Wood, Daylands Farm, Kings Barn Farm, Fulling Mill Copse, Brownhill, Kensett’s Corner.
Notes: Refreshments at the end of the walk can be obtained at the Red Lion Pub.
Terrain: Fields and forest, undulating
Grid reference: TQ426350
Lat: 51.09617 Long: 0.03577
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Meet in Community Centre car park on south side B2110, 200m east of A22 in Forest Row.
Walk via (a.m.) Forest Way, Upper Parrock Farm, Colemans Hatch, Ashdown Forest Visitor Centre, Forest Row (L), (p.m.) Kidbrooke Farm, Horseshoe Farm, Forest Way.
Notes: Join us for the morning, afternoon or both halves of the walk.
Terrain: Undulating, tracks, fields and riverbank
Grid reference: TQ179112
Lat: 50.88851 Long: -0.32533
View map: Streetmap Google Maps
Meet in Fletchers Croft car park, adjacent to the Steyning Centre, off Church Street. Parking charges apply, £2.80 for up to 4 hours at time programme was produced.
Walk via Nash Farm, Streatham Manor.
Terrain: Heath and downland
Grid reference: SU887218
Lat: 50.98862 Long: -0.73743
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Meet in Midhurst North Street car park.
Walk via New Lipchis Way, South Ambersham, Cowdray Park (L picnic only), Easebourne, Cowdray.
Terrain: Woodland and farmland, up and down
Grid reference: TQ040089
Lat: 50.86982 Long: -0.52383
View map: Streetmap Google Maps
Meet in the village car park at the rear of The George at Burpham.
Walk via Perry Hill, Wepham Down, Upper Barpham, Wepham.
Terrain: Downland hills and villages
Grid reference: TQ258111
Lat: 50.88534 Long: -0.21233
View map: Streetmap Google Maps
Meet in the northerly car park opposite the Devil’s Dyke pub. National Trust members park free, otherwise £6 daily charge.
Walk via Truleigh Hill, Tottington Manor Farm, Tottington Wood, Edburton (L picnic only), Fulking, Poynings, Saddlescombe Farm.
Notes: Refreshments possible at Saddlescombe (cafe) and Truleigh Hill (YHA).
If you need more details for any of these walks please ring 07842 792962