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July – September 2016Walks Programme

Saturday 16 July 2016 - Annual Riverside WalkFree, fun, family friendly event - 13 mile circular route that encompasses Horsham using paths along various watercourses. Passing through woodland, pastures, farmland and historically important mills, Leechpool Woods, Warnham Nature Reserve and the remains of a motte and Bailey Castle.

Start – 10:00 am Horsham Rugby Club in Hammerpond Road (RH13 6PJ). Ample parking and you can walk at your own pace. You may complete a section of the walk and take the free bus back to the start or join the route anywhere using the approximate timings below.

Directions - Clear directional signs along the route.

Trained Stewards will ensure the correct route is followed and major road crossings will be manned.

Toilets – at Rugby Club, New House Farm, Warnham Nature Reserve & Sainsbury’s store

Refreshments – New House Farm is the first refreshment stop. For lunch you can buy sandwiches at Warnham Nature Reserve or bring a picnic. At the end of the walk the Rugby Club bar will be open.

Free mini bus – If you do not wish to walk the whole route catch the bus back to start from: Hampers Lane, Rowans Way, Newhouse Farm, Warnham LNR, Hills Farms Lane and Chesworth Farm.

Approximate Distances and Times

Total Distance = 13 miles Total Walking Time = 4hrs 20 mins

Distance

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Time

(mins)Rugby Club to Hampers Lane 2 40Hampers Lane to Leechpool Wood 1 20Leechpool to Newhouse Farm Refreshments & Toilets 1 20Newhouse Farm to Bartholomew Way 1 20Bartholomew Way to Holbrook 1½ 30Holbrook to Warnham Nature Reserve Refreshments & Toilets 2 ¼ 45Warnham LNR to Guildford Road 1 20Guildford Road to St Mary's church Sainsbury’s store Toilets 1 20St Marys church to Chesworth Farm ¾ 15Chesworth Farm to Rugby Club Refreshments & Toilets 1½ 30

Please register (optional) by email to: [email protected] or call 07780 701 184

Photograph competition sponsored by Horsham District Council. Prizes £50 First; £25 Second; £10 Third. Submit photos taken on the day during the walk by emails to [email protected]

Organised by Horsham Town Community Partnership and sponsored by North Horsham Parish Council and the three Horsham Neighbourhood Councils, Denne, Forest and Trafalgar

This year’s walk is supporting the Alzheimer’s Society. If you would like to raise funds for the Society contact Hannah Miller on 01403 213012 or [email protected] for a sponsorship form

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July – September 2016

WEEKLY WALKSMon 10:45am North Heath, Horsham 2 miles 30 or 75 mins HealthWalk 1001. Meet Sussex Barn pub car park, off North Heath Lane, junction with St Mark’s Lane, RH12 5PJ. Choose a 30 or 75 mins gentle walk around the riverside in the North Heath area. Refreshment and toilets in the pub after the walk. Ann & John 01403 268885

Tue 12:00pm Conservatory Café, Horsham Park 3.3 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 2Walk 2003. Meet at bandstand in Horsham Park, by café, RH12 1RJ. Walk through town, Causeway and walk up Denne Hill. Return by a gentle descent via Pedlars Way and Chesworth Farm. Can be muddy. Refreshments and toilets in the café. No dogs. (Except school holiday weeks, please ring or check dates in the full listings below) Carol 01403 263201

Tue/Wed 7:00pm Ron’s Evening Walks 5-7 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3Walk 3031. For experienced walkers over difficult terrain. Very social walk that usually ending in a pub. You WILL be walking in the dark, bring good torch. Dogs allowed. Car sharing encouraged, please ask if you require a lift. Please ring fro details. Ron 01403 265925 or 07933 106663

Wed 10:30am Horsham Park Stroll 1+ mile 30 or 60 mins HealthWalk 1007. Meet at bandstand in Carfax (RH12 1FD). Choose a 30 or 60 mins flat walk on good paths, an incline under Albion Way, around park and pond. Suitable for elderly and those recovering from illness. Wheelchairs and buggies welcome. Stop for a coffee in Conservatory Café. Dogs must be kept on a lead. 20 Jul 3 & 17 & 31Aug 28 Sept Emmy 01403 255517 6 & 27 Jul 24 Aug 14 Sept Wyn 01403 256630 13 Jul 10 Aug 7 & 21 Sept Doreen 01403 230293

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Thu 11:00am Billingshurst (2) 2.3 miles 60 mins HealthWalk 1013. Meet at Billingshurst Library, Mill Lane, RH14 9JZ. Walk around Billingshurst ‘s footpaths or Jubilee Fields. Stay for coffee afterwards. Can be muddy, please wear suitable footwear. Free disk parking for 2 hrs (disk available from Library at 50p) or from the Leisure Centre. Dogs on leads are allowed.

Jean 01403 581865 or Chris 01403 782745

Fri 10:30am St Mary’s Church, Horsham 2.5 miles 90 mins HealthWalk 1002. Meet outside St Mary’s Church in Causeway, Horsham, RH12 1HE. Walk along public footpaths and private estates by special permission through farmland or edge of woodland. No stiles, gentle slopes. Wheelchairs and buggies welcome. Keep dogs on lead if passing through field of sheep or cattle. FREE tea, coffee, hot soup, hot chocolate, juice and biscuits. FREE dog biscuits and fresh water for doggies! Toilets in St Mary’s Church (agreed with Sexton). Peter and Viv Tobutt 01403 260783

Sun/Wed 2:30pm Horsham Welcome Walks 2 miles 90 mins HealthWalk 2238. Meet at the Museum in the Causeway. Do you know much about the history of Horsham? Walk around Horsham centre and learn more about where we live and work. Supported by The Horsham Society.

Jill 07780 701184

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Fri 1 10:30am St Mary’s Church, Horsham 2.5 miles 90 mins HealthWalk 1002. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Fri 1 11:00am Barns Green (1) 2 miles 60 mins HealthWalk 1010. Meet by the Barns Green village sign at the corner of the Green near the Barns Green Village Club, RH13 0PT. Firm going underfoot on the outskirts of Barns Green. One gentle incline and some views but can be muddy. Well behaved dogs welcome. Chatter Cheema 07720 714306

Sat 2 10:00am Warnham (2) 3 miles 1 hour 45 mins Level 2Walk 2027. Meet car park of the Village Hall of Hollands Way, RH12 3RH (Second left if approaching from Broadbridge Heath.) Walk across playing fields and through part of the village to a wooded path, leading to farmland and good views of the Sussex countryside. Return to bridle path towards Warnham Manor and pond. We return to the village via the deer farm and Baling Hill. Some slopes and stiles. Can be muddy. Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome. Liz 01403 263920 Simon 260599

Sat 2 2:00pm The Burgh 4.5 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 3Walk 3023. Meet at Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124). A pleasant walk which takes us into the very heart of the South Downs. The Car Park is off the Storrington to Amberley Road (B2139). It is a left turn 1.3 miles from Tesco's roundabout in Storrington. After taking the turning, drive to the Car Park at the very top of the hill. The walk includes a long gentle incline. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.

Mick Denness 01903 745971 email [email protected]

Sun 3 10:00am Highden Hill & Windlesham 4.6 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 3Walk 3020. Meet in Chantry Hill car park, Chantry Lane, Storrington (TQ086119). This is a circular downland walk with wonderful views using the South Downs Way and tracks around Windlesham. Includes a steep hill. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.

Mick Denness on 01903 745971 or email [email protected]

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Free, sociable, family friendly guided walks. No need to book, just turn-up.A walk leader will be at the start of the walk whatever the weather.

Health Walks are typically under 90 minutes over easy terrain and accessible for most people. Health walks are supported by Walking for Health (accredited by the national Walking for Health scheme managed by the Ramblers & Macmillan Cancer Support).

Level 2 and 3 Walks are longer, more strenuous and may include hills and stiles. These walks are supported by organisations such as The Horsham Society, Steyning Downland Scheme, Storrington Conservation Society.

Our volunteer walk leaders are supported by Horsham District Council. A leader will be at the start of the walk whatever the weather. We reserve the right to change or cancel a walk without notice. Walk leaders are experienced volunteers and we expect them to be treated with respect at all times

Please wear suitable footwear. If you need to change your shoes please arrive early. Children under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Vehicles are parked at owners’ risks.

We are always looking for new volunteer walk leaders and new walking routes. Our programme wouldn't exist without our fantastic walk leaders. As a volunteer walk leader, you would be helping people in your community to get active and healthy.

Contact Chatter Cheema, Health Walks Coordinator on 07720 714 306 or email: [email protected]


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Sun 3 10:00am Pulborough 7.5 miles 3.5 hrs Level3Walk 3132. Meet at Pulborough railway station. Parking is £2. Open countryside, views of the South Downs, walking through woodland, down lanes and a few hills. Some stiles. Bring water, good footwear, a smile and lots of laughter. Sorry, no dogs. Pete, Sharon & Rich 01403 784042

Sun 3 10:30am Leechpool & Owlbeech Weekend Walk 2.3 miles 30 or 75 mins HealthWalk 1027. Meet at Leechpool Wood car park, Harwood Rd B2195, Horsham Choose 30 or 75 mins walk. Woodland walk following main paths, a small part of the walk will be on narrower paths with tree roots, stubs and uneven ground. Some inclines. Can be muddy. Dogs on a lead welcome. Armelle 01403 260342

Sun 3 2:30pm Horsham Welcome Walks 2 miles 90 mins HealthWalk 2238. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Mon 4 10:45am North Heath, Horsham 2 miles 30 or 75 mins HealthWalk 1001. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Mon 4 6:45pm Sumners Pond (2) 4 miles 1 hr 45mins Level 2Walk 2241. Park opposite the Barn (RH13 0PR, TQ124268). From Horsham pass through Barns Green village. Turn right a short distance after the Green passing The Queens Head pub on the left. Signposted Sumners Ponds, Fishery and Campsite. A lovely walk around a working farm, through beautiful woodland and peaceful meadows, some gates and stiles. No dogs as Livestock.

Douglas 01403 268807 Jane 01403 261672 or Pauline 01403 240419

Tue 5 9:30am Buchan Country Park (2) 3 miles 1 hr Level 2Walk 2167. Meet in the car park off Horsham Road (A2220), RH11 9HQ, on the Crawley to Horsham side of the dual carriageway (entrance TQ245347). Wooded area with some open heathland, meadows and ponds, easy walk with well defined paths. Nature Reserve area with toilets next to the Countryside Centre. No dogs.

Emmy 01403 255517 or Richard 01403 230293

Tue 5 11:00am Health Centre, Steyning 2 miles 75 mins HealthWalk 1502. Meet at Steyning Health Centre, Tanyard Lane, BN44 3RJ (TQ176113). Various routes, some inclines, one stile, takes in parts of Steyning and the outskirts. Can be muddy across fields, please wear sensible footwear. Toilets available in Health Centre. Ann 01903 297553 / Jacky 01903 815543

Tue 5 12:00pm Conservatory Café, Horsham Park 3.3 miles 1 hr 15 Level 2Walk 2003. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Tue 5 7:00pm The Long Furlong 5-7 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3Walk 3031. Meet in the car park at rear of Worlds End pub, Patching. For experienced walkers, over difficult terrain and usually ending in a pub. Bring a good torch, you WILL be walking in the dark. Dogs allowed. Please ring for details. Ron 07933 106663

Wed 6 10:00am Henfield Byways 2-3 miles 1 hr HealthWalk 1033. Meet Henfield Library, High Street, Henfield, BN5 9HN. Lovely walk around the twittens, ginnells and snickets of Henfield. May be extended if walkers wish to walk further. No dogs. Anne 01273 493671

Wed 6 10:30am Horsham Park Stroll 1+ mile 30 or 60 mins HealthWalk 1007. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

NEW WALK

Wed 6 1:15pm Horsham to Shipley by Bus 2.5 miles 2 hrs Level 2Walk 2240. Meet at Bandstand in Carfax, Horsham. We take the bus 108 to Shipley, gently touring the Sussex countryside, we have time to look in the Church, walk slowly and gently through Knepp Estate, visiting the ruins of the Castle and look at the Lake just in time to catch Bus 23 back to Horsham for tea and cake. Don’t forget your bus pass! Jill 07780 701184

Wed 6 2:30pm Horsham Welcome Walks 2 miles 90 mins HealthWalk 2238. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

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Thu 7 11:00am Billingshurst (2) 2.3 miles 60 mins HealthWalk 1013. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Fri 8 10:00am Thakeham 5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2Walk 2014. Meet in church car park, RH20 3ER, turn into the village from B2139. Undulating figure of eight walk, good views on tracks and farmland. Margaret 01403 262311 or Emmy 01403 255517


Fri 8 11:00am Southwater (1) 2.6 miles 30 or 75 mins HealthWalk 1009. Use the car park of the Country Park, (off Cripplegate Lane, RH13 7UN). Walkers can choose to walk for 30 or 75 minutes. We walk along bridleways and country lanes and return via the Downs Link. Level, no stiles, but canbe muddy. Not suitable for wheelchairs, prams etc. The café and toilets at the Park will be open. Dogs are allowed on a lead. Chatter Cheema 07720 714306

Sat 9 8:30am Wepham Down 6.5 miles 2 hrs 45 mins Level 3Walk 3009. Meet in Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124). This is a downland walk which explores part of the South Downs National Park. The car park is off the Storrington to Amberley Road (B2139). It is a left turn 1.3 miles from Tesco's roundabout, Storrington. After taking the turning, drive to the Car Park at the very top of the hill. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.


Sat 9 9:00am Wiston/Steyning Downland Dog Walk 2 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 2Walk 2163. Meet at Steyning Cricket Pavilion, BN44 3LE. Please park in one of the Steyning car parks as there is limited parking at cricket pavilion. A walk for dog owners into accessible areas of the Steyning Downland Scheme and includes a hill. Supported by HDC & Steyning Downland Scheme. Maximum of two dogs per handler, you are responsible for actions of your dog. Ann 01903 297553

Sat 9 2:00pm Fryern Park 3 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 2Walk 2042. Meet in Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR. This lovely short walk offers uninterrupted views towards the South Downs as route goes through Fryern Park with its landscaped pleasure gardens and waterfall. Includes stiles. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.


Sat 9 6:00pm Sandgate Park & Sullington Warren (2) 3.6 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 3Walk 3051. Meet in Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR. This walk visits two wonderful areas very close to Storrington with lovley views and ornamental bridges. The walk includes a few undulations and a flight of 39 steps which takes us to a wonderful viewpoint. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided. Mick Denness on 01903 745971 or email [email protected]

NEW WALK

Sun 10 10:00am Something old Something new 8.25 miles 3.5 hrs Level 3Walk 3140. Parking at Loxwood Doctors surgery, Farm Close (off Station Road) RH14 OSU. Parking for the duration of the walk only please. Good lovely mix of open countryside, woodland and the canal. The first half of the walk has an energetic climb, what goes up must come down and it does for the second part of the walk. We will be in shade during the second half of the walk, which will be cooler on a hot summers day. Can be muddy at times, please wear reasonable footwear and bring water. Laughter along with a good sense of humor is welcomed. The odd stile. Sorry no dogs. Pete, Sharon and Richard 01403 784042

Sun 10 10:00am Hareswith 3.9 miles 1.5 hrs Level 3Walk 3019. Meet at Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR. Explore the unspoilt fields and meadows of Fryern Park before reaching Perrett's Farm with its stunning views of the South Downs and West Chiltington. We continue to Hareswith and follow ancient tracks to East Wantley and back to Storrington via Love Lane, also an ancient track. Some stiles, dogs welcome and refreshments provided.


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Mon 11 10:00am West Grinstead Church & Downs Link 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2Walk 2098. Meet at West Sussex County Council car park next to the Downs Link at West Grinstead, immediately east of Orchard Restaurant (RH13 8LU, TQ183226). The car park is hard to find as the sign is tucked away especially if you are coming from the west. The car park entrance is opposite Park Lane. This walk involves walking along the Downs Link and fields to view a church and a walk along the River Adur. Well behaved dogs welcome. Irene 01403 783637 / 07790 420752

Mon 11 10:30am Midhurst to Iping 6 miles 3 hrs Level 3Walk 3169. Meet at Pulborough Recreation Ground car park, access via New Place Road and continue ahead into Link Lane, keeping the recreation ground on your right. Then turn first right to car park behind the sports club building. We take Bus 1055 to Midhurst. Linear walk to Iping, return by bus. No dogs please.

Mike P 01798 874319

Mon 11 10:30pm Rusper Round 3 or 4.5 miles90 mins or 2 hrs Level 2Walk 2224. Meet at car park next to church in High Street, Rusper, RH12 4PX. Pleasant walk starting from the village centre. We walk on the road for a short way. We follow the pretty Sussex Border path. It may be muddy. Some stiles, no dogs. Jill 07780 701184 or Jean 07734 323321



Tue 12 2:00pm Truleigh Hill, Upper Beeding 5 miles 2 hrs Level 3Walk 3123. Meet at High Trees car park at junction of A283/A2037. A long, gradual climb to top of Truleigh Hill for 3 magnificent views; first Upper Beeding and Bramber, next Brighton and Hove, then views of Lancing and Worthing. Walking boots essential because of the gradient. Ann 01903 297553

Wed 13 10:00am Warnham (1) 2+ miles 60 - 90 mins HealthWalk 1006. Meet at Village Hall car park in Hollands Way, RH12 3RH (TQ156335). Some gentle slopes and may be muddy. No dogs. Emmy 01403 255517

Wed 13 10:00am Rudgwick Brickworks (2) 4 - 5 miles 2 Hrs Level 2Walk 2230. Meet in the The Milk Churn, Rudgwick Brickworks, Lynwick Street, RH12 3DH. From Horsham, take the A281, turn right at the Fox Inn, into Lynwick Street, then one mile on left, just over the bridge. Walk along the Downs Link and surrounding countryside. Can be muddy in places. Keith 01403 823436



Wed 13 7:00pm A little bit of this and a little bit of that 4.75 miles 2 hrs Level 2Walk 2251. Parking (for the duration of the walk only) at the Loxwood Doctors surgery, Farm Close (off station Road) RH14 OSU. Lovely walk in open countryside with some woodland that starts out along the canal. Can be muddy at times. Please wear reasonable footwear and bring water. Laughter and a good sense of humour always welcomed. The odd stile. No dogs. Pete, Sharon and Richard 01403 784042

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Wed 13 7:00pm Bramber 6 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3Walk 3031. Meet at Bramber village car park. For experienced walkers, over difficult terrain and usually ending in a pub. Bring a good torch, you WILL be walking in the dark. Dogs allowed. Please ring for details.

Ron 07933 106663

Thu 14 10:00am Irene’s All Day Walk 10+ miles 4+ hrs Level 3Walk 3076. Please phone Irene for details. Irene 01403 783637 / 07790 420752

Thu 14 10:00am Countryman Inn, Shipley going South 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2 Walk 2087. Meet in the pub car park (RH13 8PZ). Flat walk through Knepp Castle Estate farmland now left to its natural state and returning via Shipley village / windmill. Could see deer, Old English Longhorn cattle, Tamworth pigs and Exmoor ponies. Some stiles and wet and muddy in places. No dogs. Excellent food and drink in the pub at the end of the walk. Geoff 01403 258180


Thu 14 6:45pm Something Fishy at Sumners Pond 4+ miles 2 hrs Level 2Walk 2143. Park opposite the Barn (RH13 0PR). From Horsham pass through Barns Green village. Turn right a short distance after the Green passing The Queens Head pub on the left. Signposted Sumners Ponds, Fishery and Campsite. Lovely walk around a working farm, through beautiful woodland and peaceful meadows, some stiles. No dogs. Pauline 01403 240419 or Jane 01403 261672



Sat 16 10:00am Annual Riverside Walk 13 miles 4.5 hrs Level 3

Meet at the Rugby Club in Hammerpond Road (RH13 6PJ).

Circular route around Horsham along watercourses, through woodland, pastures and farmland

Clear directional signage and Stewards to ensure the correct route is followed.

Refreshment & toilet facilities at New House Farm, Warnham Nature Reserve, Chesworth Farm.

For those who decided not to walk the whole route a free minibus is available back to the start.

Sat 16 2:00pm Thakeham Circular 3 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2Walk 2040. Meet in Thakeham Church car park, RH20 3EP. This popular short walk explores the tracks, footpaths and byways north of Thakeham Village. Parts of this route can be wet and muddy. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided. Not suitable for buggies as the route includes stiles.


Sun 17 10:00am Loxwood (5) 5 to 6 miles 2 hrs 45 mins Level 2Walk 2012. Park at Loxwood Surgery, Farm Close (off Station Road), RH14 0SU, by kind permission for the duration of the walk only. (Do not arrive before 6:45pm). Can be muddy, please wear reasonable footwear and bring water. Sorry, no dogs. Pete, Sharon & Rich 01403 784042

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Sun 17 10:00am Amberley Wildbrooks 5.7 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3Walk 3012. Meet at Rackham Old School, RH20 2EU. This walk explores Amberley Wildbrooks which forms part of the flood plain of the River Arun. The walk also takes in part of Amberley Village with its chocolate box, thatched cottages. The route can be muddy and is liable to change if flooded. It contains some stiles. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided. Please park considerately.

Mick Denness on 01903 745971 or email [email protected].


Mon 18 10:00am Box Hill Circular 8 miles 5.5 hrs Level 3Walk 3110. Meet Rykers Cafe car park off A24 at the Burford Bridge Roundabout (opposite Burford Bridge Hotel, RH5 6BX). Strenuous all day walk with steep sometimes slippery slopes and climbs with many steps. The walk includes Mickleham Downs, Box Hill, Headley Heath and along the River Mole (or optionally the Stepping Stones). There will be a lunch stop at a convenient Public House on the route. No dogs please, we may encounter livestock. Mike Powell 01403 242564



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Tue 19 7:00pm Amberley to Burpham - Glow Worm Hunt 6 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3Walk 3031. Meet at Amberley Station. For experienced walkers, over difficult terrain usually ending in a pub. Bring a torch, you WILL be walking in the dark. Dogs allowed. Ring for details. Ron 07933 106663

Wed 20 10:00am Barns Green going South 5 miles 2 hrs 30 mins Level 2Walk 2170. Meet in the car park of The Queens Head pub, RH13 0PS (TQ126270). Through fields and woodland. Some stiles, can be muddy. Good food and snacks at the pub after the walk. No dogs please, we may encounter livestock. Tony 01403 269232


Wed 20 10:30am Storrington Riverside Walk (2) 2.5 miles 1.5 hrs Level 1Walk 1057. Meet at Storrington Rec. Ground C.P. (RH20 4PG). Explore Storrington's Riverside Walk. Easy, flat, well surfaced walk with pleasant views. Suitable for children's buggies. Dogs welcome, no stiles or hills.



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Wed 20 11:00am Rookwood Golf Course, Horsham (1) 2.6 miles 75 mins HealthWalk 1017. Take Robin Hood Lane off the Robin Hood Roundabout on the A24 and follow the signs. Please park at the far end of the car park (RH12 3RR) and meet at the car park entrance. The walk uses the ‘Riverside Walk’ between Warnham Mill Bridge and Farthing Bridge. Return to Rookwood for refreshments. Can be muddy. Toilets available. Sorry, no dogs. Michael 07719 467861


Wed 20 7:00pm Loxwood (3) 4 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 2Walk 2010 Parking at the Loxwood Surgery, Farm Close (off Station Road), RH14 0SU (TQ041314), by kind permission for the duration of the walk only. (Do not arrive before 6:45pm). Please bring a torch. Possible livestock on route. Can be muddy at times, please wear reasonable footwear and bring some water to drink along the way. Fairly flat with some stiles. Sorry, no dogs. Pete, Sharon & Rich 01403 784042


Fri 22 10:00am The Haven & Malham 5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2Walk 2081. Meet in lay-by opposite The Blue Ship PH, The Haven, Billingshurst, RH14 9BS. Can be muddy.

Margaret 01403 262311 or Emmy 01403 255517



Sat 23 8:30am Gumber Farm 6.7 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3Walk 3080. Meet at the car park just off the Whiteways roundabout at the junction of the A29 and A284, BN18 9FD. This walk explores parts of the National Trust Slindon Estate's Gumber Farm. Dogs welcome.


Sat 23 10:30am Slinfold (1) 5 miles 2 hrs 15 mins Level 2Walk 2029. Meet in the Red Lyon PH car park, (courtesy of owners), The Street, Slinfold, RH13 0RR (TQ118314). Fairly flat circular walk (couple of stiles) along the Downs Link, through lovely woods and farmland to Violets Farm to see Alpaca. Good beer and food in the pub. Late start to walk is to encourage walkers to treat themselves to a lunch! No dogs please. Liz 01403 263920 Simon 01403 260599

Sat 23 2:00pm Sullington Church 3.3 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2Walk 2049. Meet at Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR. This walk takes us to picturesque Sullington Church which is tucked away at the foot of the South Downs. The route is flat and easy. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.


Sun 24 10:00am Billingshurst (A) 5 to 6 miles 2 hrs 30 mins Level 2Walk 2013A. Park in the Billingshurst Library car park in Mill Lane, RH14 9JZ (TQ086260), off High Street down the side of the post office. This walk takes in some lovely countryside around the outskirts of Billingshurst. We may come across cattle or horses. Two short steep hills, several stiles. Can be mudd, please wear reasonable footwear and bring water. Sorry, no dogs. Pete, Sharon & Rich 01403 784042

Sun 24 10:00am Chanctonbury Ring (1) 3 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 3Walk 3016. Meet in the Washington South Downs Way Car Park (TQ120119). Chanctonbury Ring dates back to the Bronze Age and is a significant landscape feature in the Horsham District. The walk is an opportunity to visit this special site and enjoy extensive views into the bargain. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided. Mick Denness on 01903 745971 or email [email protected]

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Mon 25 10:00am Adversane 6 miles 3 hrs Level 3Walk 3169. Meet at Pulborough Recreation Ground car park, access via New Place Road and continue ahead into Link Lane, keeping the recreation ground on your right hand side. Then turn first right to car park behind the sports club building. A circular walk via Lordings Lock and the Weysouth Path. No dogs please.

Mike P 01798 874319

Mon 25 10:45am Crawley Down Countryside Furnace Wood 4 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2Walk 2105. Meet in the village at the shops, Station Road, Crawley Down, RH10 4HZ. A variety of circular countryside walks start here. Gently undulating terrain, tracks, paths, fields, trees etc. On some walks we may encounter animals. Pat 01342 712591


Tue 26 10:00am Walliswood to Okewood Hill 5 miles 2 hrs 30 mins Level 2Walk 2177. Meet in the car park opposite The Scarlett Arms, Walliswood RH5 5RD (TQ118381). A circular walk through woods and farmland including good views of the Surrey Hills. Includes a stop at the isolated Grade II* 12th Century St John Baptist church. Can be wet and muddy after rain . No dogs.

Lynne 01403 268157


Wed 27 10:00am Rookwood Golf Course, Horsham (2) 4.5 miles 2 hrs Level 2Walk 2111. Take Robin Hood Lane off the Robin Hood Roundabout on the A24 and follow the signs. Please park at the far end of the car park (RH12 3RR). Meet at the car park entrance. The walk is either a clockwise or an anti-clockwise circuit via Broadbridge Heath using the ‘Riverside Walk’. After the walk we return to Rookwood for refreshments. Can be muddy. Toilets available. No dogs. Michael 07719 467861

Wed 27 10:00am Leechpool & Owlbeech Woods (1) 2 – 3 miles 60 - 90 mins HealthWalk 1005. Meet at Leechpool Wood car park (Roffey End), Harwood Road (B2195), Horsham Gentle slopes, some narrow paths, can be muddy. Various easy routes. No dogs. Emmy 01403 255517




Wed 27 7:00pm Billingshurst Loves Bridge 5 to 6 miles 2 hrs 45 mins Level 2Walk 2126. Park in the Billingshurst Library car park in Mill Lane, RH14 9JZ (TQ086260), off the High Street down the side of the post office, free parking on a Sunday. A lovely circular walk looking at an area of the Billingshurst countryside walking through fields, lanes and the river with some interesting views. Can be muddy at times please wear reasonable footwear and bring some water to drink on the way. Please note there may be livestock on this walk. Sorry, no dogs. Pete, Sharon & Rich 01403 784042

Wed 27 7:00pm Patching and High Down 5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3Walk 3031. Meet car park at rear of Worlds End pub, Patching. For experienced walkers, over difficult terrain and usually ending in a pub. Bring a good torch, you WILL be walking in the dark. Dogs allowed. Please ring for details. Ron 07933 106663

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Thu 28 10:00am West Chiltington (1) 4 – 5 miles 2 hrs Level 2Walk 2082. Meet in the car park next to West Chiltington Village Hall, Mill Rd, RH20 2PZ, (TQ083179). Various routes exploring West Chiltington and surrounding area. Moderate slopes, some stiles, no dogs please as a number of the routes pass through fields with livestock. Sue 01403 255710


Thu 28 6:45pm Nuthurst from South Lodge 4+miles 3 hrs Level 3Walk 3109. Meet at the South Lodge car park - please park the farthest away from hotel complex. (RH13 6PS, TQ220255). A lovely walk to enjoy the gardens of South Lodge and the various woods and farms with live stock leading up to Nuthurst where we will stop for refreshments before returning.

Pauline 01403 240419 or Jane 01403 261672



Sat 30 2:00pm Kithurst South Circular 3 miles 1 hr 30 mins Level 2Walk 2046. Meet at Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124). Enjoy the beauty of the South Downs on this walk in an easy and relaxed way. The Car Park is off the Storrington to Amberley Road (B2139). Take the left turn 1.3 miles from Tesco's roundabout, Storrington. After taking the turning, drive to the Car Park at the very top of the hill. The walk is level and has no steep hills. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.


Sun 31 10:00am Houghton Forest & Bignor Hill 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3Walk 3022. Meet at the car park just off the Whiteways roundabout at the junction of the A29 and A284, BN18 9FD (TQ001108). This walk takes the South Downs Way to Bignor Hill and affords wonderful views over Bury and Bignor. It then returns along the Monarch's Way to Houghton Forest. It includes a steep hill. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.



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Mon 1 10:00am West Chiltington (2) 5 miles 2 hrs Level 2Walk 2100. Meet West Chiltington Village Hall, Mill Road, RH20 2PZ. Five mile walk around the village, with some interesting views and church or two and through nursery land. Some stiles. Dogs allowed on leads through the private paths and farmland. Irene 01403 783637 / 07790 420752


Mon 1 2:30pm Warnham Circular 2.5 miles 90 mins Level 2Walk 2223. Meet at St Margaret’s Church, Church Street, RH12 3QP. This walk takes us past some pretty houses in Warnham and through the Deer Park. May be muddy. Some stiles, no dogs.

Jill 07780 701184 or Jean 07734 323321

Mon 1 6:30pm Sumners Pond (2) 4 miles 1 hr 45mins Level 2Walk 2241. Park opposite the Barn (RH13 0PR, TQ124268). From Horsham pass through Barns Green village. Turn right a short distance after the Green passing The Queens Head pub on the left. Signposted Sumners Ponds, Fishery and Campsite. A lovely walk around a working farm, through beautiful woodland and peaceful meadows, some gates and stiles. No dogs as Livestock.

Douglas 01403 268807 Jane 01403 261672 or Pauline 01403 240419


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Tue 2 10:00am Warnham (5) 6.4 miles 3 hrs 15 mins Level 2Walk 2116. Meet Sussex Oak, Church Street, Warnham, RH12 3QW. This walk towards Rowhook can be wet and muddy. Several stiles. No dogs, we may encounter livestock. Good food and snacks at the pub after the walk. Tony 01403 269232



Tue 2 7:00pm Littlehampton and West Beach 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3Walk 3031. Meet in car park of The Windmill pub, (near the boating pond). For experienced walkers, over difficult terrain and usually ending in a pub. Bring a torch, you WILL be walking in the dark. Dogs allowed. Please ring for details. Ron 07933 106663




Thu 4 10:00am The White Horse, Maplehurst (2) 5.5 miles 2 hrs 45 mins Level 2Walk 2093. Meet in the pub car park (RH13 6LL, TQ190246). A fairly flat, but with some moderate inclines, circular walk through fields and woodland. Some stiles and could be wet and muddy in places. Real Ale and terrific value good food in the Pub at the end of the walk. No dogs. Geoff 01403 258180

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Fri 5 10:00am Plaistow 5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2Walk 2159. Meet at Village Green, which is opposite the village shop. (Plaistow Stores, Loxwood Road, RH14 0PX). From Loxwood on B2133 turn right, signposted Ifold & Plaistow. Plaistow is 2 ¼ miles from turn off. Undulating Wealden walk with two short climbs, some stiles. Can be mudd. No dogs.

Margaret 01403 262311 or Emmy 01403 255517



Sat 6 10:00am Warnham Nature Reserve 1 – 2 miles 90 mins HealthWalk 1011. Meet car park of Warnham Nature Reserve, Warnham Road, Horsham. Walk around reserve visiting 4 bird hides, Millpond Nature Trail using the extensive boardwalks, and the Walnut Tree plantation. Admission to Reserve (managed by HDC) is £1.50 per adult; under 16's free. Annual permits from Visitor Centre £12.00 (£8.00 for Friends of Warnham Local Nature Reserve). Visitor Centre café and exhibition are free to enter. Sorry, NO DOGS or picnics allowed on site. Liz 01403 263920 or Simon 01403 260599

Sat 6 2:00pm Nutbourne 3 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2Walk 2034. Meet West Chiltington Village Hall, RH20 2PZ. One of our prettiest and most varied short walks. We should see vineyards, llamas, a windmill and lovely houses. Dogs welcome, refreshments provided.


Sun 7 10:00am Something old Something new 8.25 miles 3.5 hrs Level 3Walk 3140. Parking at Loxwood Doctors surgery, Farm Close (off Station Road) RH14 OSU. Parking for the duration of the walk only please. Good lovely mix of open countryside, woodland and the canal. The first half of the walk has an energetic climb, what goes up must come down and it does for the second part of the walk. We will be in shade during the second half of the walk, which will be cooler on a hot summers day. Can be muddy at times, please wear reasonable footwear and bring water. Laughter along with a good sense of humor is welcomed. The odd stile. Sorry no dogs. Pete, Sharon and Richard 01403 784042

Sun 7 10:00am Lee Farm (2) 5.2 miles 2 hrs Level 3Walk 3011. Meet in Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124). This walk takes us to historic Lee Farm in the heart of the South Downs behind Storrington. The Car Park is off the Storrington to Amberley Road (B2139). Take the left turn 1.3 miles from Tesco's roundabout, Storrington. After taking the turning, drive to the Car Park at the very top of the hill. The walk includes a steep hill. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.



Mon 8 10:15am Bramber 6 miles 3– 4 hrs Level 3Walk 3169. Meet at Pulborough Recreation Ground car park, access via New Place Road and continue ahead into Link Lane, keeping the recreation ground on your right. Then turn first right to car park behind the sports club building. Bus 1040 to Bramber. Circular walk via castle, Downs link and River Adur. Return by bus. No dogs please. Mike P 01798 874319



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Tue 9 10:45am Copthorne - Hedgecourt Lake 4.5 miles 2 hrs Level 2Walk 2158. Meet Haskins Snowhill Garden Centre car park, Snowhill Lane, Copthorne RH10 3EY. From J10 of the M23 take A264 towards East Grinstead. Exit left at roundabout near Dukes Head pub, heading north towards Newchapel. Go past the Copthorne Effingham Park hotel and Haskins Snowhill is opposite the next roundabout. Variety of walks near Copthorne and Felbridge through open countryside, farmland, or woods. May be stiles and some gentle inclines. Visit the cafe or browse the garden centre after the walk.

Pat 01342 712591



Wed 10 10:00am Irene’s All Day Walk 10+ miles 4+ hrs Level 3Walk 3076. Please phone Irene for details. Irene 01403 783637 / 07790 420752





Wed 10 7:00pm Loxwood (4) 5.8 miles 2 hrs 45 mins Level 3Walk 3116. Park at the Loxwood Surgery, Farm Close (off Station Road), RH14 0SU (TQ041314), by kind permission for the duration of the walk only. (Do not arrive before 6:45pm). Please bring a torch. Fairly flat, open landscape walk, with lovely views of farmland, fields woods and lakes. We will be walking through fields with horses, sheep and cattle, ending along the towpath, finishing near to a local pub. One or two challenging stiles, good teamwork needed and a sense of humour. Can be muddy at times please wear reasonable footwear and bring water. Sorry, no dogs. Pete, Sharon & Rich 01403 784042

Wed 10 7:00pm Slindon Estate 6 miles 3 hrs Level 3Walk 3031. Meet outside Slindon College (Top Road), (near the boating pond). For experienced walkers, over difficult terrain usually ending in a pub. Bring a torch, you WILL be walking in the dark. Dogs allowed. Please ring for details. Ron 07933 106663

Thu 11 10:00am The Royal Oak Wineham - Twineham 5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2Walk 2024. Meet in the pub car park (BN5 9AY). A flat walk with some stiles, can be muddy in places. Good food and drink in the pub at the end of the walk. No dogs. Geoff 01403 258180


Thu 11 6:30pm Mucky Duck - Baynards (Figure of Eight) 4.5 miles 2 hrs 30 mins Level 3Walk 3075. Follow A281 (Guildford- Horsham road) until you reach Bucks Green. Turn off on to Loxwood Rd and proceed for about 1 mile to Mucky Duck Inn, RH12 3BW. Please park in Hornshill Lane if the pub car park is busy. Walk to Baynards through various woods, back through Tisman’s Common to the pub where refreshments are available. Some slopes and stiles. Pauline 01403 240419 or Jane 01403 261672


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Sat 13 8:30am Wiggonholt Common & Parham Park 6.5 miles 2 hrs 30 mins Level 3Walk 3084. Meet in Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR. This walk provides an opportunity to walk through Parham Deer Park and see the wonderful work being done by the RSPB to improve the nature reserve. A flat route which includes some stiles. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.


Sat 13 10:30am Horsham Going South 5 miles 2 hrs 30 mins Level 2Walk 2064. Meet at St Mary’s Church, Causeway, RH12 1HE (TQ171303). Circular walk, past the elegant spired 13th Century church of St Mary the Virgin, over the meadows and gentle wooded slopes of Denne Park, to Coltstaple Lane and back along Pedlar’s Way to Horsham via Chesworth Farm. Lovely views of Horsham. Some stiles. Sorry, no dogs. Jill Shuker 07780 701184

Sat 13 2:00pm Cootham 3 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2Walk 2047. Meet at Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR. It is an easy flat route and suitable for all abilities. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.


Sun 14 10:00am Harrow Hill 6.5 miles 3 hrs Level 3Walk 3035. Meet at Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124). The Car Park is off the Storrington to Amberley Road (B2139). Take the left turn 1.3 miles from Tesco's roundabout, Storrington. Drive to Car Park at very top of the hill. A pleasant downland walk which contains hills and stiles. Dogs welcome and refreshments provided.


Sun 14 10:00am Billingshurst to Wisborough Green 9 miles 4 hrs Level 3Walk 3073. Park in the Billingshurst Library car park in Mill Lane, RH14 9JZ, off High Street down the side of the post office, free Sunday parking. Walk from Billingshurst taking in Wisborough Green and back. Lovely rugged countryside, experiencing a different section of the canal, passing woodland, open countryside, driveways the lovely church/village of Wisborough Green, small holdings and past the country’s leading winners of Suri Herd Alpaca’s, finishing via the Billingshurst cricket ground and village. We will stop twice, one short comfort break and a stop at Wisborough Green, please bring something to eat and drink, also make sure you have some water to drink on the way. Some stiles. Please note there will be livestock on the way. Sorry, no dogs. Pete, Sharon & Rich 01403 784042




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Tue 16 7:00pm Coombes and Cow Bottom 5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3Walk 3031. Meet outside the Red lion pub, Shoreham. For experienced walkers, over difficult terrain and usually ending in a pub. Bring a good torch, you WILL be walking in the dark. Dogs allowed. Ring for details.

Ron 07933 106663

Wed 17 10:00am Rookwood Golf Course, Horsham (3) 4.5 miles 2 hrs Level 2

Walk 2112. Take Robin Hood Lane off the Robin Hood Roundabout on the A24 and follow the signs. Pleasepark at the far end of the car park (RH12 3RR), and meet at the car park entrance. The walk is either a clockwise or an anti-clockwise circuit via Warnham and through the deer farm and park. Return to Rookwood for refreshments. Can be muddy. Toilets available. Sorry, no dogs. Michael 07719 467861


Wed 17 10:00am Barns Green going West 5 miles 2 hrs 15 mins Level 2Walk 2206. Meet car park of the Queens Head pub, Chapel Road, RH13 0PS. Across fields and through woodland. Some stiles, fairly flat with some inclines. Good views. No dogs, we may encounter livestock. Can be muddy. Good food and refreshment in the pub at the end of the walk. Tony 01403 269232



Wed 17 7:00pm Loxwood (1) 3.8 miles 1 hr 30 mins Level 2Walk 2008. Parking at the Loxwood Surgery, Farm Close (off Station Road), RH14 0SU (TQ041314), by kind permission for the duration of the walk only. (Do not arrive before 6:45pm). Please bring a torch. A pleasant peaceful walk, fairly shady in the heat, through local woodland some lanes and part of the canal, ending near to a local pub. Can be muddy at times, please wear reasonable footwear and bring some water to drink along the way. No stiles, fairly flat. Sorry, no dogs. Pete, Sharon & Rich 01403 784042


Thu 18 6:30pm Something Fishy at Sumners Pond 4+ miles 2 hrs Level 2Walk 2143. Park opposite the Barn (RH13 0PR). From Horsham pass through Barns Green village. Turn right a short distance after the Green passing The Queens Head pub on the left. Signposted Sumners Ponds, Fishery and Campsite. Lovely walk around a working farm, through beautiful woodland and peaceful meadows, some stiles. No dogs. Pauline 01403 240419 or Jane 01403 261672

Fri 19 10:00am Friday Street and Wotton 4 miles 2 hrs 15 mins Level 2Walk 2216. Meet at Friday Street car park (TQ126457). Travelling north on A29, turn Left in Ockley onto B2126 and follow signs to Abinger Common and Wotton. Pass the well on your left at the approach to Abinger Common and almost immediately turn right into Friday Street. The car park is about half a mile down on the right. Join us for this enjoyable walk on the Wotton Estate with its highs and lows! Some steep inclines to be taken at leisurely pace! Boots recommended especially after rain. Stiles, no dogs.

Margaret 01403 262311 and Emmy 01403 255517


Sat 20 10:00am Broadbridge Heath (1) 3.4 miles* 1.5 hrs* Level 2Walk 2078. Meet at the Leisure Centre. This walk takes us on a route past the River Arun and on to woodland which emerges at Christ Hospital. We return via the same route or there is an option* to pass through further woodland to the lane which leads to Wickhurst Lane and back to the Leisure Centre. *If we take this route it extends the time by approximately 20 minutes. Liz 01403 263920 or Simon 260599

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Sat 20 2:00pm Rackham Hill & Springhead 3.7 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2Walk 2128. Meet in Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124). The Car Park is off the Storrington to Amberley Road (B2139). Take the left turn 1.3 miles from Tesco's roundabout, Storrington. After taking the turning, drive to Car Park at very top of the hill. A pleasant, gentle downland walk that includes easy inclines. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided. Mick Denness on 01903 745971 or email [email protected]

Sun 21 10:00am Warminghurst Church 4.7 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 3Walk 3024. Meet at Georges Lane NT car park, Storrington, RH20 3JH. This route explores ancient tracks and byways to Warmingshurst. We will have time to explore the redundant church at Warmingshurst, a 13th-century sandstone church with splendid views across to Chanctonbury Ring. The route is quite easy walking. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.


Sun 21 10:00am Billingshurst – Blue Idol 9 to 10 miles 4 hrs Level 3Walk 3074. Free parking in the Billingshurst Library car park in Mill Lane, RH14 9JZ (TQ086260). Passing the Blue Idol, a yeoman farmhouse adapted by the Quakers into a meeting house. Has a connection with William Penn who helped establish a Quaker meeting house here. Please note we may have to change this walk on the day still doing 8 to 9 miles. The areas around Billingshurst are rugged countryside, we may find livestock on the way and who knows what else. Please bring something to eat for a halfway stop, and plenty of water to drink along the way. Sorry, no dogs. Pete, Sharon & Rich 01403 784042


Mon 22 10:00am Burton Mill to Duncton Mill 6 miles 3– 4 hrs Level 3Walk 3169. Meet at Pulborough Recreation Ground car park, access via New Place Road and continue ahead into Link Lane, keeping the recreation ground on your right. Then turn first right to car park behind the sports club building. Drive to Burton Mill. Linear walk via Duncton Mill. No dogs please.

Mike P 01798 874319

Mon 22 10:45am Smallfield - Outwood 4 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2Walk 2204. Meet at Bottle Bank/Recreation Field, Plough Road, Smallfield (RH6 9JN). From Smallfield village shops go along the large speed hump and then turn down Plough Lane. You pass the pub on the left and shortly after, on the right, is the Bottle Bank/Recreation/Football field, where you can park. There are a variety of circular walks to enjoy, some going to Outwood Windmill. The walks may be firm underfoot or can go through open countryside, farmland, or woods. There may be stiles and it is uphill to Outwood.

Pat 01342 712591


Tue 23 10:00am Slinfold (5) 5.5 miles 2 hrs 30 mins Level 2Walk 2168. Meet car park of Red Lyon pub (RH13 0RR). A fairly flat walk through farmland and woods surrounding the lovely village of Slinfold. Some gradual inclines and stiles and could be wet and muddy in places. Good food and drink in the pub at the end of the walk. No dogs. Geoff 01403 258180


Tue 23 6:30pm Scarlett Arms, Walliswood 3.5 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 3Walk 3040. Meet in car park opposite the pub (RH5 5RD). Take A264 past Tesco, follow sign to Guildford. Continue along Guildford Rd (A281) to Clemsfold roundabout, turn right on the A29 then immediately left into Rowhook Road. Drive for approx 3 miles past The Chequers at Rowhook. Ignore first turning to the right, look for Wienerberger on your left. Turn right to Walliswood (by red post box on left) continue to car park opposite The Scarlett Arms. Walk passes through Surrey Wildlife Trust conservation area and the hamlet of Mayes Green. One steep incline with views to the North Downs. Leith Hill tower is visible amongst the trees on the skyline. No dogs. Pauline 01403 240419 or Jane 01403 261672

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Wed 24 7:00pm The Undercliff 6 miles 3 hrs Level 3Walk 3031. Meet outside McDonalds, Brighton Marina. For experienced walkers, over difficult terrain and usually ending in a pub. Bring a good torch, you WILL be walking in the dark. Dogs allowed. Ring for details.

Ron 07933 106663

Wed 24 7:00pm Loxwood (7) 3 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 2Walk 2097. Parking at the Loxwood Surgery, Farm Close (off Station Road), RH14 0SU (TQ041314), by kind permission for the duration of the walk only. (Do not arrive before 6:45pm). Please bring a torch. Can be muddy at times, please wear reasonable footwear and bring some water to drink along the way. No stiles, fairly flat. Sorry, no dogs. Pete, Sharon & Rich 01403 784042





Sat 27 2:00pm Parham Glider Field 3.6 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 2Walk 2039. Meet at Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR. This walk explores the country paths to Parham Glider Field. A flat and easy route. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.


Sun 28 10:00am North Stoke and Burpham 9.5 miles 4.5 hrs Level 2Walk 3081. Meet at Kithurst Hill car park off the Storrington to Amberley Road (TQ070124). A strenuous but picturesque circular walk . Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.


Sun 28 10:00am Billingshurst – Five Oaks 8 miles 3 hrs 45 mins Level 3Walk 3067. Free parking in the Billingshurst Library car park in Mill Lane, RH14 9JZ (TQ086260), off the High Street down the side of the post office. Can be muddy at times please wear reasonable footwear and bring some water to drink on the way. Sorry, no dogs. Pete, Sharon & Rich 01403 784042


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Tue 30 7:00pm Out From Burpham 5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3Walk 3031. Meet in car park at back of The George in Burpham. For experienced walkers, over difficult terrain and usually ending in a pub. Bring a good torch, you WILL be walking in the dark. Dogs allowed. Please ring for details. Ron 07933 106663




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Guidelines for Dog OwnersDogs are welcome on some of our walks and these are clearly marked. The walk leader (who is responsible for the safety of walkers) may offer advice or request removal of the dog from the walk if it is causing a nuisance. Dog walkers are responsible for the actions of their dogs so please:

Ensure your dog does not run back and forth through a line of walkers. Clear up after your dog and remember dogs may need a drink of water. Keep dogs on a lead in a field of sheep, if you encounter cattle and they

come towards you, let the dog go as they see dogs as a threat to them and their calves.

September




Sat 3 10:00am Roosthole 3.5 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 3Walk 3137. Park in the Forestry Commission car park on Hammerpond Road, RH13 6PG (TQ208298). This walk will most likely be muddy and slippery. The walk is through open paths and wooded areas with some steep inclines to increase your heart rate. We may encounter dogs and horses. No stiles on this walk. Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome. Liz 01403 263920 or Simon 01403 260599

Sat 3 2:00pm Sullington Warren & Church 4 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 2Walk 2038. Meet in Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR. This walk visits Sullington Church, a pretty little country church which predates the Doomsday Book. We return via the National Trust's Sullington Warren heathland site. The route contains stiles and can be muddy. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.


Sun 4 10:00am Stopham 5 miles 2 hrs Level 3Walk 3021. Meet at Stopham Bridge, RH20 1DS. Today we are exploring the lovely coppiced chestnut woods in and around the Stopham area. Dogs welcome, please park considerately in the area opposite Stopham Garden Centre. Refreshments provided.


Sun 4 10:00am Pulborough 7.5 miles 3.5 hrs Level3Walk 3132. Meet at Pulborough railway station. Parking is £2. Open countryside, views of the South Downs, walking through woodland, down lanes and a few hills. Some stiles. Bring water, good footwear, a smile and lots of laughter. Sorry, no dogs. Pete, Sharon & Rich 01403 784042


Mon 5 10:15am Pulboorough 6 miles 3– 4 hrs Level 3Walk 3169. Meet at Pulborough’s public car park, Brooks Way, RH20 2BQ. In the centre of Pulborough, turn down beside Oddfellows Arms PH. No dogs. PLEASE RING FOR DETAILS Mike P 01798 874319

Mon 5 10:30pm Slinfold Stroll 3 miles 90 mins Level 2Walk 2225. Meet at St Peter’s Church in the village, RH12 0RR. Gentle walk passing some lovely old illage houses and taking in part of the Downs Link. Flat, with one short slope. May be muddy. No dogs.

Jill 07780 701184 or Jean 07734 323321



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Wed 7 7:00pm Shoreham Beach 6 miles 3 hrs Level 3Walk 3031. Meet outside Red Lion pub, Shoreham. For experienced walkers, over difficult terrain usually ending in a pub. Bring a good torch, you WILL be walking in the dark. Dogs allowed. Please ring for details.

Ron 07933 106663


Fri 9 10:00am North from Denbies 5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2Walk 2243. Meet in the left side of the vineyard car park RH5 6AA. Walk through woods and farmland with steep ups and downs but lovely views to make up for them! Denbies kindly let walkers use their car park and have a good cafe for post walk treats! Margaret 01403 262311 or Emmy 01403 255517



Sat 10 9:00am Wiston/Steyning Downland Dog Walk 2 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 2Walk 2163. Meet at Steyning Cricket Pavilion, BN44 3LE. Please park in one of the Steyning car parks as there is limited parking at cricket pavilion. A walk for dog owners into accessible areas of the Steyning Downland Scheme and includes a hill. Supported by HDC & Steyning Downland Scheme. Maximum of two dogs per handler, you are responsible for actions of your dog. Ann 01903 297553

Sat 10 2:00pm Roundabout West Chiltington 3.8 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 2Walk 2166. Meet at West Chiltington Village Hall, RH20 2PZ. A lovely varied walk around West Chiltington. Dogs welcome, refreshments provided.




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Sun 11 7:00pm Downs Farm 6 miles 2 hrs 30 mins Level 3Walk 3013. Meet Kithurst Hill Car Park (TQ070124) – off Storrington to Amberley Road Take the left turn 1.3 miles from Tesco's roundabout, Storrington. After taking the turning, drive to the Car Park at the very top of the hill. This wonderful walk goes away from the South Downs Way to a little explored area of the Downs. The walk includes a steep hill. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.


Mon 12 10:00am Newdigate (Parkgate) 6 miles 2 hrs 45 mins Level 2Walk 2173. Meet car park of Surrey Oaks public house, Parkgate Road Newdigate, RH5 5DZ (TQ206436). Flat walk with numerous stiles through woods, across farmland and bridleways, views of the North Downs and Leith Hill in the distance. No dogs, we may encounter livestock. Mike 01403 242564

Mon 12 10:00am Pulborough Brooks (2) 5 miles 2 hrs Level 2Walk 2102. Meet in overspill car park at Pulborough Wild Brooks visitor centre at Wigginholt. A varied walk passing through part of the reserve, fields, a vineyard and hamlets. Some stiles and some low gradients. Dogs are allowed on leads through fields and at the end of the walk there is the opportunity to have lunch or drinks at the Visitor Centre. Irene 01403 783637 / 07790 420752



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Tue 13 2:00pm Truleigh Hill, Upper Beeding 5 miles 2 hrs Level 3Walk 3123. Meet at High Trees car park at junction of A283/A2037. A long, gradual climb to top of Truleigh Hill for 3 magnificent views; first Upper Beeding and Bramber, next Brighton and Hove, then views of Lancing and Worthing. Walking boots essential because of the gradient. Ann 01903 297553

Tue 13 7:00pm Arundel Park 6 miles 3 hrs Level 3Walk 3031. Meet at far end of Black Rabbit car park. For experienced walkers, over difficult terrain usually ending in a pub. Bring a good torch, you WILL be walking in the dark. Dogs allowed. Please ring for details.

Ron 07933 106663






Thu 15 10:00am Irene’s All Day Walk 10+ miles 4+ hrs Level 3Walk 3076. Please phone Irene for details. Irene 01403 783637 / 07790 420752

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Thu 15 10:00am Kings Head, Rudgwick – going East 4 miles 2 hrs Level 2Walk 2154. Meet car park opposite the pub (TQ 091343, RH12 3EB). North off A281 along B2128 for about 1 mile towards Cranleigh. Mainly flat walk, some slopes, towards Rowhook through woods and fields along the southern slope of the border ridge between Sussex and Surrey. No dogs. Lynne 01403 268157




Sat 17 8:30am Washington and Findon Valley 6.5 miles 2 hrs 45 mins Level 3Walk 3015. Meet at Washington Southdowns Way car park (TQ120119). Explore the downland from Washington in the direction of Church Wood, returns via Chanctonbury Ring and the South Downs Way. Car park is at the southern end of Washington Village just before Washington Borstal joins the A24. Take the rough track to the car park on the left, just before the A24 junction. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.


Sat 17 10:00am Leechpool & Owlbeech Extended walk 3.5 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 2Walk 2231. Meet at Leechpool Wood car park, Harwood Rd B2195, Horsham (TQ194313).Lovely woodland walk, passes a couple of ponds. Some inclines, narrow paths, a bit challenging at times, with tree roots, stumps and uneven ground. Could be muddy. No dogs. Armelle 01403 260342

Sat 17 10:30am Slinfold (7) 5 miles 2 hrs 15 mins Level 2Walk 2242. Meet Red Lyon PH car park (courtesy of owner). The Street, RH12 0RR. Walk past the church and on up to Hill House. Follow the path through woodland and fields to cross the river on the way to Nowhurst Farm. We return via Cooks Lane, Rapkyns and Theales Farm. Good beer and food in the pub. Sorry no dogs. Liz 01403 263920 or Simon 01403 260599

Sat 17 2:00pm Sandgate Park & Sullington Warren 3.6 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 2Walk 2041. Meet in Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR. This walk offers visits to two wonderful areas very close to Storrington. Both are managed for public enjoyment and nature conservation. An easy flat route. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.


Sun 18 10:00am Five Oaks (C) 8 miles 3.5 hrs Level 3Walk 3097. Meet at Ingfield Manor School (RH14 9AX). At the village of Five Oaks you will find a roundabout. On this roundabout look for the turning to Ingfield Manor School which is well signposted. Follow the driveway down for around half a mile and take the first right hand car park entrance. Look for the Walk and Talk pointer board. A walk around the local area taking in open countryside, farms and woodland. Typical West Sussex local country feel to it. Can be muddy at times please wear reasonable footwear and bring some water to drink on the way. Sorry, no dogs. Pete, Sharon & Richard 01403 784042

Sun 18 10:00am Wepham Down 6.5 miles 2 hrs 45 mins Level 3Walk 3009. Meet in Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124). This is a downland walk which explores part of the South Downs National Park. The car park is off the Storrington to Amberley Road (B2139). It is a left turn 1.3 miles from Tesco's roundabout, Storrington. After taking the turning, drive to the Car Park at the very top of the hill. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.


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Mon 19 10:15am Pulboorough 6 miles 3– 4 hrs Level 3Walk 3169. Meet at Pulborough’s public car park, Brooks Way, RH20 2BQ. In the centre of Pulborough, turn down beside the Oddfellows Arms PH. No dogs. PLEASE RING FOR DETAILS

Mike P 01798 874319


NEW WALK

Tue 20 10:00am Below the Tower 5.5 miles 2 hrs 45mins Level 3Walk 3150. Meet at Starveall Corner car park on the Leith Hill to Abinger Common road (TQ131432). A circular walk with some steep hills. We pass Leith Hill Tower before descending through woods to open farmland below. Lovely views and interesting buildings. 8 stiles. Our return uphill starts gradually, some level paths, but is steeper towards the end. Bring a drink. No dogs. Lynne 01403 268157




Wed 21 10:45am Crawley Down North Tickhurst Farm 4.5 miles 2 hrs Level 2Walk 2089. Meet at Hazel Way/Cob Close junction, Crawley Down, RH10 4EX. A variety of countryside walks. Gently undulating terrain, tracks, fields etc. We may encounter animals. Pat 01342 712591




Wed 21 7:00pm Cissbury 6 miles 3 hrs Level 3Walk 3031. Meet opposite the gun pub, Findon. For experienced walkers, over difficult terrain and usually ending in a pub. Bring a good torch, you WILL be walking in the dark. Dogs allowed. Please ring for details.

Ron 07933 106663

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Sat 24 2:00pm Kithurst Hill 2.5 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2Walk 2035. Meet at Kithurst Hill car park off the Storrington to Amberley Road (TQ070124). This lovely downland walk takes us along part of the South Downs Way to Chantry Post. Superb views over Storrington and Sullington and into the heart of the downs towards sea. This is amongst the best views to be had along the 100 mile length of the South Downs Way. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.


Sun 25 10:00am Billingshurst to Wisborough Green 9 miles 4 hrs Level 3Walk 3073. Park in the Billingshurst Library car park in Mill Lane, RH14 9JZ, off High Street down the side of the post office, free parking on a Sunday. Walk from Billingshurst taking in Wisborough Green and back. Lovely rugged countryside, experiencing a different section of the canal, passing woodland, open countryside, driveways the lovely church/village of Wisborough Green, small holdings and past the country’s leading winners of Suri Herd Alpaca’s, finishing via the Billingshurst cricket ground and village. We will stop twice, one short comfort break and a stop at Wisborough Green, please bring something to eat and drink, also make sure you have some water to drink on the way. Some stiles. Please note there will be livestock on the way. Sorry, no dogs. Pete, Sharon & Rich 01403 784042

Sun 25 10:00am Figure of Eight 5 miles 2 hrs 15 mins Level 3Walk 3033. Meet at Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124). This walk explores the South Downs around Kithurst and includes wonderful views towards the North Downs and the coast. The Car Park is off the Storrington to Amberley Road (B2139). Take the left turn 1.3 miles from Tesco's roundabout, Storrington. After taking the turning, drive to the Car Park at the very top of the hill. The walk includes a steep hill. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided. Mick Denness on 01903 745971 or email [email protected]



Mon 26 10:00am Loxwood Circular 7 miles 2 hrs 45 mins Level 2Walk 2150. Meet Arun Trust car park beyond Onslow Arms Pub, Loxwood, RH14 0RD (TQ041319). Flat walk, in part along the Wey & Arun canal takes us through fields, woods and country lanes with some fine views with a couple of stiles. No dogs, we may encounter livestock. Mike 01403 242564


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Emmy 01403 255517 or Richard 01403 230293

Tue 27 10:00am Sidney Wood/Wey and Arun Canal 4.8 miles 2 hrs 15 mins LeisureWalk 2072. Meet Forestry Commission car park (TQ026350) which is reached by taking the Dunsfold Road (B2130) for approximately 1 mile from Alfold Crossways (A281). The car park can be found by taking a left turn onto a track situated on a sharp right hand bend in the road just past a sign for the "Springbok Estate". A flat walk through mainly wooded countryside including an old canal tow path, lakes and views across farmland. Some stiles and can be wet and muddy. No dogs. Geoff 01403 258180


Tue 27 7:00pm Steyning Horseshoe and Bowl 6 miles 3 hrs Level 3Walk 3031. Meet Meet at car park off Church Street. For experienced walkers, over difficult terrain usually ending in a pub. Bring a good torch, you WILL be walking in the dark. Dogs allowed. Please ring for details.

Ron 07933 106663

Wed 28 10:00am Rookwood Golf Course, Horsham (4) 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3Walk 3120. Take Robin Hood Lane off the Robin Hood Roundabout on the A24 and follow the signs. Please park at the far end of the car park (RH12 3RR), and meet at the car park entrance. The walk is clockwise or anti-clockwise via the Wapple Way, conker alley and Warnham Return to Rookwood for refreshments. Can be muddy. Toilets available. Sorry, no dogs. Michael 07719 467861





Fri 30 10:00am Kirdford (2) 4.5 miles 2 hrs 15 mins Level 2Walk 2136. Meet outside St John the Baptist church, Glasshouse Lane, RH14 0LT, level walk through field and woodland. Park on the roadside in the village, PLEASE DO NOT park in Half Moon car park or outside the church as it may be in use. Several stiles. No dogs. Margaret 01403 262311 Emmy 01403 255517


Fri 30 10:45am Hedgecourt Lake, Felbridge Wire Mill 4 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2Walk 2145. Meet Hedgecourt Lake parking area, Mill Lane Felbridge RH19 2PE. A variety of walks,gently undulating ground, tracks, paths, fields, woodland and views of water. Pat 01342 712591


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