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.
Here are our forthcoming walks to June 2025
Saturday 26 Apr 10:30 The Blue Idol, Coneyhurst near Billingshurst
Saturday 26 Apr 10:30
The Blue Idol, Coneyhurst near Billingshurst
The Blue Idol, Coneyhurst near Billingshurst
9.5 miles Fields and woodland
Distance: 9.5 miles
Terrain: Fields and woodland
Terrain: Fields and woodland
OS Explorer Map: OL34 Grid reference: TQ107231
OS Explorer Map: OL34
Grid reference: TQ107231
Grid reference: TQ107231
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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.
Sunday 27 Apr 10:00 Bopeep car park, south west of Alciston
Sunday 27 Apr 10:00
Bopeep car park, south west of Alciston
Bopeep car park, south west of Alciston
10 miles Downs, heathland, parkland and villages
Distance: 10 miles
Terrain: Downs, heathland, parkland and villages
Terrain: Downs, heathland, parkland and villages
OS Explorer Map: OL25 Grid reference: TQ494050
OS Explorer Map: OL25
Grid reference: TQ494050
Grid reference: TQ494050
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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.
Saturday 3 May 10:30 Ashurst
Saturday 3 May 10:30
Ashurst
Ashurst
6 miles Undulating, woods and fields
Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: Undulating, woods and fields
Terrain: Undulating, woods and fields
OS Explorer Map: OL11 Grid reference: TQ180161
OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ180161
Grid reference: TQ180161
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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.
Monday 5 May 10:30 Ashdown Forest
Monday 5 May 10:30
Ashdown Forest
Ashdown Forest
9 miles Undulating
Distance: 9 miles
Terrain: Undulating
Terrain: Undulating
OS Explorer Map: 135 Grid reference: TQ468316
OS Explorer Map: 135
Grid reference: TQ468316
Grid reference: TQ468316
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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.
Saturday 10 May 10:00 Ebernoe
Saturday 10 May 10:00
Ebernoe
Ebernoe
6.5 miles Flat, gentle slopes
Distance: 6.5 miles
Terrain: Flat, gentle slopes
Terrain: Flat, gentle slopes
OS Explorer Map: OL33 Grid reference: SU976278
OS Explorer Map: OL33
Grid reference: SU976278
Grid reference: SU976278
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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.
Sunday 11 May 10:30 & 14:00 Maplehurst
Sunday 11 May 10:30 & 14:00
Maplehurst
Maplehurst
5+5.5 miles “Figure of 8” Undulating, woods and fields
Distance: 5+5.5 miles “Figure of 8”
Terrain: Undulating, woods and fields
Terrain: Undulating, woods and fields
OS Explorer Map: OL34 Grid reference: TQ189246
OS Explorer Map: OL34
Grid reference: TQ189246
Grid reference: TQ189246
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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.
Saturday 17 May 10:30 Slindon
Saturday 17 May 10:30
Slindon
Slindon
5.5 miles Downland and woods
Distance: 5.5 miles
Terrain: Downland and woods
Terrain: Downland and woods
OS Explorer Map: OL10 Grid reference: SU960085
OS Explorer Map: OL10
Grid reference: SU960085
Grid reference: SU960085
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Meet at the entrance to Slindon College.
Walk via Courthill Farm, The Folly, Nore Wood, The Plain, Stane Street, Gumber Farm, Warren Barn.
Sunday 18 May 10:30 Eridge
Sunday 18 May 10:30
Eridge
Eridge
9 miles Undulating, fields and woods
Distance: 9 miles
Terrain: Undulating, fields and woods
Terrain: Undulating, fields and woods
OS Explorer Map: 135 Grid reference: TQ543345
OS Explorer Map: 135
Grid reference: TQ543345
Grid reference: TQ543345
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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.
Sunday 25 May 10:00 Balcombe
Sunday 25 May 10:00
Balcombe
Balcombe
8 miles Hilly
Distance: 8 miles
Terrain: Hilly
Terrain: Hilly
OS Explorer Map: 135 Grid reference: TQ307301
OS Explorer Map: 135
Grid reference: TQ307301
Grid reference: TQ307301
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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.
Saturday 31 May 10:30 Lord’s Piece south west of Fittleworth
Saturday 31 May 10:30
Lord’s Piece south west of Fittleworth
Lord’s Piece south west of Fittleworth
6.5 miles Woods, fields and parkland
Distance: 6.5 miles
Terrain: Woods, fields and parkland
Terrain: Woods, fields and parkland
OS Explorer Map: OL10 Grid reference: SU990174
OS Explorer Map: OL10
Grid reference: SU990174
Grid reference: SU990174
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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.
Sunday 1 Jun 10:30 Exceat, east of Seaford
Sunday 1 Jun 10:30
Exceat, east of Seaford
Exceat, east of Seaford
10 miles Woodland
Distance: 10 miles
Terrain: Woodland
Terrain: Woodland
OS Explorer Map: OL25 Grid reference: TV519996
OS Explorer Map: OL25
Grid reference: TV519996
Grid reference: TV519996
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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.
Sunday 8 Jun 10:30 Sedghurst Wood near Dunsfold
Sunday 8 Jun 10:30
Sedghurst Wood near Dunsfold
Sedghurst Wood near Dunsfold
9.5 miles Hilly, woods and fields
Distance: 9.5 miles
Terrain: Hilly, woods and fields
Terrain: Hilly, woods and fields
OS Explorer Map: OL34 Grid reference: TQ026350
OS Explorer Map: OL34
Grid reference: TQ026350
Grid reference: TQ026350
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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.
Saturday 14 Jun 10:00 Ashington
Saturday 14 Jun 10:00
Ashington
Ashington
6 miles Farms, fields and woodland
Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: Farms, fields and woodland
Terrain: Farms, fields and woodland
OS Explorer Map: OL10 Grid reference: TQ132157
OS Explorer Map: OL10
Grid reference: TQ132157
Grid reference: TQ132157
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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.
Sunday 15 Jun 10:15 & 14:00 Forest Row
Sunday 15 Jun 10:15 & 14:00
Forest Row
Forest Row
5.5+5 miles “Figure of 8” Fields and forest, undulating
Distance: 5.5+5 miles “Figure of 8”
Terrain: Fields and forest, undulating
Terrain: Fields and forest, undulating
OS Explorer Map: 135 Grid reference: TQ426350
OS Explorer Map: 135
Grid reference: TQ426350
Grid reference: TQ426350
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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.
Saturday 21 Jun 10:30 Steyning
Saturday 21 Jun 10:30
Steyning
Steyning
6 miles Undulating, tracks, fields and riverbank
Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: Undulating, tracks, fields and riverbank
Terrain: Undulating, tracks, fields and riverbank
OS Explorer Map: OL11 Grid reference: TQ179112
OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ179112
Grid reference: TQ179112
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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.
Sunday 22 Jun 10:30 Midhurst
Sunday 22 Jun 10:30
Midhurst
Midhurst
10 miles Heath and downland
Distance: 10 miles
Terrain: Heath and downland
Terrain: Heath and downland
OS Explorer Map: OL33 Grid reference: SU887218
OS Explorer Map: OL33
Grid reference: SU887218
Grid reference: SU887218
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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.
Saturday 28 Jun 10:00 Burpham
Saturday 28 Jun 10:00
Burpham
Burpham
6 miles Woodland and farmland, up and down
Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: Woodland and farmland, up and down
Terrain: Woodland and farmland, up and down
OS Explorer Map: OL10 Grid reference: TQ040089
OS Explorer Map: OL10
Grid reference: TQ040089
Grid reference: TQ040089
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Meet in the village car park at the rear of The George at Burpham.
Walk via Perry Hill, Wepham Down, Upper Barpham, Wepham.
Sunday 29 Jun 10:00 Devil’s Dyke
Sunday 29 Jun 10:00
Devil’s Dyke
Devil’s Dyke
10 miles Downland hills and villages
Distance: 10 miles
Terrain: Downland hills and villages
Terrain: Downland hills and villages
OS Explorer Map: OL11 Grid reference: TQ258111
OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ258111
Grid reference: TQ258111
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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