WEST SUSSEX WALKING FESTIVAL
Periodicity: annual
Location: West Sussex, South East England, UK
Time of the year: October
Duration: 3 days
Number of Walks: 15 walks (guided)
1st edition:
2010 edition:
2010 edition programme:
2011 edition: 7th - 9th October 2011
2011 edition programme:
Friday 7th October
WALK 1: Thumbs up for Compton
Start: 10:00 am
Finish: by 3:30 pm
Distance: 11 m / 18km
Meet: N.T. car park Harting Down, on B2141 about 1 mile south of South Harting.
Explore the verdant, rolling countryside of the West Sussex/ Hampshire border. Starting at Harting Down we walk west then south, through an area of remote farmland and old houses. Following a lunch stop in the pretty village of Compton, with options to picnic or use the teashop or pub, we return to Harting Down and perhaps an ice cream?
Terrain: Downland, wooded valleys, remote farmland
Grade: 3
Leaders: Keith McKenna & Sally Dench (Footprints of Sussex)
WALK 2: A Different Aspect
Start: 10:00 am
Finish: by 4:00 pm
Distance: 10 m / 16 km
Meet: Car park at Nymans Gardens (N.T.), Handcross
A circular walk that explores the wonderful N.T. woodland of Nymans (and perhaps some areas not before visited) as well as venturing beyond into the Ouse Valley and some remote areas of the High Weald.
Terrain: Woodland, open fields, Ouse Valley.
Grade: 3
Leaders: Terry Owen & Peter Anderson (Per-Rambulations)
WALK 3: The Park and Gardens of Petworth
Start: 10:00 am
Finish: by 1:00 pm
Distance: 5½ m / 9 km
Meet: Car park about 1 mile north of Petworth centre on A283 (pay & display but no charge for participants).
A rare opportunity to explore Petworth Park and Gardens with someone who really knows them. Learn more about their creation, maintenance and future plans and witness the diversity of the fauna and flora, and of course the deer herds, at close quarters.
Terrain: Parkland – landscaped and open, gardens
Grade: 2
Leader: Gary Liddle (National Trust Head Gardener, Petworth Park) Back Marker: Lisa Creaye-Griffin
WALK 4: St Leonard’s Forest Circular
Start: 10:00 am
Finish: by 3:00 pm
Distance: 8 m / 13 km
Meet: The Forestry Commission car park at Roosthole on Hammerpond Road, 300 metres north-west
Goldings Lane at Mannings Heath, near Horsham. A pretty and exhilarating walk mixing the woodland, fields and heathland of St Leonard’s Forest.
Terrain: Woodland, fields and heathland
Grade: 3
Leader: Jill Shuker & Mike Powell (Horsham Healthy Walks)
WALK 5: A Trip to the River
Start: 10:00 am Finish: by 3:00 pm
Distance: 8 m / 13 km
Meet: Beside ruins alongside river opposite main entrance to Arundel Castle. Park in Mill Road, Arundel or in town car parks.
Enjoy a day by the river, through Arundel Park. Excellent views of the Castle, Cathedral and Hiorne Tower. Maybe finish with a cream tea in the town?
Terrain: Riverbank, park and woodland
Grade: 4
Leaders: Jenny Clark (Member of the annual SDW Team) & Lorraine Constantine
Saturday 8th October
WALK 6: Rothering Heights
Start: 10:30 am
Finish: by 3:00 pm
Distance: 7.5 m / 12 km
Meet: Midhurst pay & display car park by Tourist Information Centre
A varied and pretty walk through woodland, heathland and open farmland north of Midhurst, returning along the new riverside path beside the delightful River Rother. A chance to explore Midhurst with its history, cafes and pubs after the walk.
Terrain: Woodland, heathland and riverside paths Grade: 2
Leaders: Keith McKenna & Sally Dench (Footprints of Sussex)
WALK 7: Is this the way to Londinium?
Start: 10:00 am
Finish: by 2:30 pm
Distance: 8 m / 13 km
Meet: Slindon Wood car park, Dukes Rd off A27 Arundel Rd
A circular walk that explores the pretty and interesting village of Slindon, then gently gains the heights of the Roman Road of Stane Street and the South Downs near Bignor Hill through woodland.
Terrain: Downland village, open farmland and woodland
Grade: 3
Leaders: Terry Owen & Peter Anderson (Per-Rambulations)
WALK 8: Six Harbour Villages
Start: 10:00 am
Finish: by 3:00 pm
Distance: 9 m / 14 km
Meet: Bosham Car Park (pay and display).
A shoreline and countryside walk of Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), passing through Bosham, Fishbourne, Apuldram, Dell Quay, Birdham and Itchenor. Includes a ferry ride (bring £1.50 to pay ferryman).
Terrain: Shoreline, beach and waterside paths
Grade: 1
Leader: Judi Darley (Chichester Harbour Conservancy) Back Marker: Barry Williams (Chichester Harbour Conservancy)
WALK 9: Rambling down Loxwood Wey
Start: 10:00 am
Finish: by 1:30 pm
Distance: 6½ m / 10.5 km
Meet: Car park at rear of Onslow Arms, Loxwood on B2133.
An easy and pretty walk that will include a section of the canal side towpath of the Wey & Arun Canal and circle back across farmland and through woodland. Includes a short presentation about the canal’s history and the ambitions of the Wey & Arun Trust and an optional boat trip along a section of the restored canal. End the walk with a drink in the Onslow Arms? (Optional boat trip will cost £4.00 per person.)
Terrain: Canal and riverside paths, woodland and farmland
Grade: 2
Leader: Julia Simpson (Member of annual SDW Team)
Sunday 9th October
WALK 10: Isolated Downland
Start: 10:00 am
Finish: by 2:00 pm
Distance: 7½ m / 12 km
Meet: Car park between Kithurst and Springhead Hills on South Downs Way. Turning off B2139 Storrington to Amberley road, about 1 mile west of Storrington. Car park at end of steep lane about 1 mile in length.
A circular open downland walk that combines a short section of the South Downs Way with the remoteness of this beautiful area of the South Downs
Terrain: Downland paths and tracks
Grade: 3
Leader: Liz Timmer (Horsham Healthy Walks & HF Holiday Leader)
WALK 11: Stop Whining it’s only Llamas
Start: 11:00 am
Finish: by 3:00 pm
Distance: 8 m / 13 km
Meet: Abingworth Hall
A circular walk through West Chiltington and the vineyards of Nyetimber and Nutbourne, with some surprising encounters en route. A chance to learn about English wine making and perhaps taste this year’s finished product?
Terrain: Fields, heathland and quiet country lanes
Grade: 2
Leaders: Keith McKenna & Sally Dench (Footprints of Sussex)
WALK 12: Away with the Birds
Start: 10.00 am
Finish: by 3:30 pm
Distance: 7 m / 11 km (plus additional mileage around Reserve)
Meet: Abingworth Hall
A circular walk across open fields with beautiful views south to the South Downs to the RSPB Reserve and Visitor Centre at Pulborough Brooks. An optional guided walk will allow you an opportunity to spot the bird life on the reserve with expert help. Bring your binoculars!
(There will be £2.50 to pay at the Reserve for the services of the RSPB Warden.)
Terrain: Fields, woodland and RSPB reserve
Grade: 2
Leaders: Terry Owen & Peter Anderson (Per-Rambulations) & RSPB Warden
WALK 13: We’re off to the Country House
Start: 10:00 am
Finish: by 3:30 pm
Distance: 10 m / 16 km
Meet: Abingworth Hall
A delightful fairly level circular walk across farmland offering wonderful views of the South Downs to Parham House and the ancient deer park.
Terrain: Fields, common and parkland
Grade: 2
Leader: Jenny Clark (Member of annual SDW Team)
WALK 14: Warminghurst Wander
Start: 12:00 noon Finish: by 3:00 pm
Distance: 5½ m / 9 km
Meet: Abingworth Hall
A gently undulating figure of eight walk taking in villages of Thakeham and Warminghurst, with an opportunity to visit the ancient churches. Gentle inclines bring pleasant views. One ancient track may be muddy so please have good footwear.
Grade: 2
Leader: Margaret Pearson (Horsham Healthy Walks)
Back Marker: Emmy Goode (Horsham Healthy Walks)
WALK 15: Destination South Downs – there and back
Start: 10:00 am
Finish: by 3:30 pm
Distance: 10 m / 16 km
Meet: Abingworth Hall
A circular walk that begins gently across open fields before passing through Storrington and ascending through woodland to the heights of the South Downs at Kithurst Hil. Following a short section of the South Downs Way the walk descends gradually to return to Abingworth across Washington and Heath Commons.
Terrain: Open fields, downland, heathland and quiet lanes
Grade: 4
Leaders: John & Cathy Darwood, (HF Holiday Leaders)
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Price: Paid
Notes:
Sponsoring: Yes
Organization:
Contact:
West Sussex Walking Festival
Larkshill
Cranston Road
East Grinstead
West Sussex
RH19 3HL
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01342-315786
info@per-rambulations.co.uk
Website: http://www.sussexwalkingfestival.co.uk/
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