Steyning to Cocking walk
to do
Length | 44.7km (27.8 miles) |
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OS Maps | OS Landranger 197, 198; Explorer OL8 (was 120), OL10 (was 121), OL11 (was 122) |
Toughness | 3 out of 10. |
Walk Notes |
A linear walk This walk is recommended only for those who are (or are accompanied by someone) reasonably proficient at map reading. This is the fourth walk of a series of 5 walks from east to west Sussex. The others are:
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Split the walk |
It is fairly straightforward to split the main walk into two sections.
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Walk Options |
Starting at AmberleyCatch the train from London Victoria to pick up the main walk to Cocking (23.7km) Ending at AmberleyFinish at Amberley after 21km. Catch the train from Amberley railway station. Ending at Washington after nnkmCatch 23 bus at the stop by the Recreation Ground (final destination Crawley) to Horsham railway station(~40 mins) Catch 100 bus at the stop by the Recreation Ground to Pulborough railway station (~20 mins) or further on to Horsham railway station (~80 mins). Ending at Storrington after 13kmCatch 100 bus at the Rectory Road bus stop on West Street (by junction West Road / Rectory Road) to Pulborough railway station (~12 mins) or further on to Horsham railway station (~70 mins). Ending at Duncton after nnkmCatch the infrequent 99 bus (no Sunday service) from the Cricketers PH to Chichester(~70 mins) |
Transport |
Trains go from London Victoria to Pulborough, journey time ~75 minutes. On arrival at Pulborough catch the 100 bus from the stop at the bottom of Station Approach to The Clock Tower, Steyning. (Final destination Burgess Hill.) Suggested Train: Take the train nearest to 9.00am. Return from Cocking by the 60 bus from the bus stop next to a garage and diagonally opposite from The Blue Bell PH to Chichester (~30 mins). |
Lunch and Tea |
Frankland Arms, 3 London Rd, Washington, RH20 4AL 01903 891405. 12.9km from the start of the walk. The Anchor Inn, 46 High St, Storrington RH20 4DU 01903 742665. 12.9km from the start of the walk. 250m off route The Moon, 13 High St, Storrington RH20 4DR 01903 744773. 12.9km from the start of the walk. 250m off route The White Horse Hotel, 2 The Square, Storrington, RH20 4DJ 12.9km from the start of the walk. 250m off route. Currently closed. The Bridge Inn, Houghton Bridge, Amberley BN18 9LR 01798 831619. 21km from the start of the walk. The George and Dragon, Houghton Bridge BN18 9LW 01798 831559. nn.nkm from the start of the walk. 100m off route The Squire and Horse, Bury Hill, Bury RH20 1NS 01798 831343. nn.nkm from the start of the walk. 450m off route The White Horse Inn, The Street, Sutton RH20 1PS 01798 869191. nn.nkm from the start of the walk. The Cricketers*, Duncton High St, Duncton GU28 0LB 01798 342473. nn.nkm from the start of the walk. The Foresters Arms, The St, Graffham, GU28 0QA 01798 867386. nn.nkm from the start of the walk. White Horse Graffham, Graffham GU28 0NT 01798 867331. nn.nkm from the start of the walk. Unicorn Inn, Heyshott GU29 0DL 01730 813486. nn.nkm from the start of the walk. The Blue Bell, Bell Lane, Cocking GU29 0HU 01730239669. Located at the end of the walk.. * 1902 - The Cricketers Arms |
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Start Steyning, West Sussex Map Directions Finish Hillbarn Lane, Cocking, West Sussex Map Directions |
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Aug-24 DAC |
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