Petworth Park Walk
Enjoy a 5km circular trail near Petworth, West Sussex. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 – 1.5hrs. Dogs are welcome and may be off-lead in some areas. Enjoy winding through the park, taking in the scenic paths, and watching the deer. Along the way you will also pass the ponds where there may be birds. While dogs are permitted, they need to be kept under close control, particularly near the deer where it is best to keep more lively dogs on lead.
DATES OF THIS WALK INCLUDED TUESDAY 3RD JUNE
The Sheepdowns and Byworth Walk
We will head over to the Sheepdowns where we will head down some steep steps and up over the Sheepdowns where we may encounter horses enroute. Approx. a 2.95 mile route.
We will then venture up through a wooded part before heading over through some higher grassed areas on the pathway which will take us across a main road down into another field which again may have horses in (so possibly not a walk with dogs if they are uncomfortable with horses) where we walk into Byworth and make our way down to a stream and back up into Petworth before heading back to the start.
There are some inclines and declines on this route and although this is on pathways sometimes there is a section that can be a little overgrown at times so please be aware of this. Lots of beautiful views of the downs, over Petworth and beyond can be seen on this route.
DATES OF THIS WALK INCLUDED TUESDAY 3RD JUNE
Cow Selfie Walk
A 3.6 mile walk enjoying a relaxed walk from Bepton (The Stable Coffee Bar at Bepton), to The Old Brickworks, through to the Greyhound Pub, back into Midhurst and back around to the starting point. A shortened version of one of my walks from my book ‘The Cow Selfie Walk’
A mixture of sandy paths, roadway walking, walking through farmland with possible sightings of cows, sheep, horses.
DATES OF THIS WALK INCLUDED TUESDAY 4TH MARCH, WEDNESDAY 9TH APRIL, THURSDAY 22ND MAY
Bepton Woodland Walk
A 2.9 mile walk from Bepton (The Stable Coffee Bar at Bepton), through the woods to Minsted, heading back through Midhurst Common and back to the starting point.
A mixture of woodland (possibly muddy) paths, a little roadway walking, walking through farmland with possible sightings of chickens, goats, a shepherds hut, horse and beautiful woodland trees.
DATES OF THIS WALK INCLUDED TUESDAY 4TH MARCH, WEDNESDAY 9TH APRIL, THURSDAY 22ND MAY
West Dean Centurion Way Walk
A beautiful flatter 2.73 mile walk (approx.) along part of the Centurion Way and part hills viewing the River Lavant. Meeting at the Selsey Arms, West Dean, we will make our way past the West Dean stores, up a slight incline along the track, past the horses and into the bottom of the hills where we may come across sheep in the fields, crossing over a bridge taking us onto the Centurion Way where we will head back towards the beginning viewing the River Lavant, crossing the road and back to the starting point.
After rain this route can be a little muddy and unsteady for the first part, then once on the Centurion Way it is all flat footpaths.
A mixture of beautiful hill views and river views, with hopefully lots of birds singing, and sheep and horses enroute. Dogs on lead welcome
DATES OF THIS WALK INCLUDED WEDNESDAY 12TH MARCH, THURSDAY 17TH APRIL, TUESDAY 6th MAY
West Dean Monarchs Way Walk
This 3.12 miles walk (approx) takes us on a more hillier route taking on part of the Monarchs Way. We will cross over the main road taking us up towards Warren Hanger, where we then head back past Lodge Hill Farmhouse, across the fielded footpath coming back on ourselves heading back to the starting point through the bridge and over the road once again. A combination of pathways, tracks and fields taking us on a loop with some steeper inclines and unsteady grounds in places. Can be wet and muddy after rain.
DATES OF THIS WALK INCLUDED WEDNESDAY 12TH MARCH, THURSDAY 17TH APRIL, TUESDAY 6th MAY
Stedham Mill Walk
This 3.1 miles (5.10km walk) starts at the Woolbeding Car Park, just off the A272 (turning right at the Woolbeding Junction and right again into the car park) we will walk across to Woolbeding Bridge, crossing the road up onto a field taking us through a wooded area, over a wooden bridge onto a footpath taking us through to Stedham Village.
We will then walk past the church taking us down to the stunning Stedham Mill across a footpath and bridge alongside the river, through a field continuing around the river where we may get a chance of seeing the heron, wild deer in the fields, cattle and horses on route.
DATES OF THIS WALK INCLUDED THURSDAY 20TH MARCH, TUESDAY 1ST APRIL and THURSDAY 29TH MAY
Woolbeding Rother Walk
Starting back at the Woolbeding Car Park (just off the A272) Woolbeding we will enjoy a Rother River 2.82 mile walk. We will start by walking up the gradual hill of Woolbeding Parkland viewing the Woolbeding Glasshouse in the distance.
Walking on the Rother Walk we will continue to walk through the woods down the other side of the hill where you can view the Folly in the distance. Sometimes we are lucky to view the cattle grazing in the parkland fields. Continuing along the river walk, we will head over a long wooden boardwalk walking then along the paths around the often muddy paths along the side of the river where you can enjoy the views of the reeds, rushes, trees and wildlife.
DATES OF THIS WALK INCLUDED THURSDAY 20TH MARCH, TUESDAY 1ST APRIL and THURSDAY 29TH MAY
Durleighmarsh 6.5 mile Walk
Meeting at 9.45am for a 10am start, parking available around the start at the Heath Pond, Petersfield Heath Rd W GU31 4JG and meeting by The Plump Duck Cafe we will venture across the heath and down through the meadow and field across to Durleighmarsh Farm & Cafe and back through the back of the farm, on the footpath overlooking the beautiful fields and beyond, taking us back into Petersfield and back to the heath.
A lovely relaxed, reasonably flat walk enjoying the swans, geese and ducks on the lake, scenic views, open spaces and bird singing on the way. Walking past the rivers, over a couple of stiles and a mixture of terrains. Some places can be slightly muddy still enroute.
DATES OF THIS WALK INCLUDED THURSDAY 27TH MARCH
Welldiggers & Hesworth Common Circular
A circular walk from The Welldiggers Arms on the outskirts of Petworth in West Sussex. The walking route explores local stretches of woodland and commons, we will visit a pretty church and stunning viewpoint along the way, following peaceful paths that provide a true feeling of escape.
The woodland commons are open access with lots of intersecting paths. The walk includes several climbs and descents throughout, including a couple of short but steep sections.
Several stretches (particularly the bridleway at the beginning and end) can be very muddy after periods of rain and in winter, so good boots are a must, and wellingtons are recommended at wetter times of year. You will need to negotiate several kissing gates and staggered barriers plus one stile (which has a large gap alongside for dogs).
There is no livestock on the route, just the outside chance of sharing one field with a horse, but it’s still a good idea to bring a lead for your dog. There are three road crossings that need care, but these are either within speed restriction areas or have excellent visibility. This route is approx. 9km and will take about 3 hours. There will be an option to stop at Fittleworth Village stores halfway around for refreshments and toilets.
DATES OF THIS WALK INCLUDED THURSDAY 24TH APRIL