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Region	#	Walk	Km	Effort	Ht. gain	Description	London
West Sussex	11	Amberley Circular	18.3	5	300	Out along the foot of the South Downs above Wild Brook wetland to Storrington for lunch, and back along the ridge of the Downs.	CJ EC V
West Sussex	361	Amberley Circular via Arundel Park	18.3	5	300	A walk through Arundel Park to an attractive old town with a castle and cathedral, returning along the Arun Valley.	CJ EC V
West Sussex	22	Amberley to Arundel	14.5	5	225	South Downs in the morning, then follows the river Arun to Historic Arundel (Castle, Cathedral)	CJ EC V
West Sussex	39	Amberley to Pulborough	25.7	7	525	South Downs Way up a ridge, across a couple of hills, down through hanging woods. Then through the West Weald and the Rother Valley with heathery commons.	CJ EC V
West Sussex	100	Arundel Circular	21.0	4	225	A walk in the low hills around the River Arun, returning through an attractive old town with a castle and cathedral.	CJ EC V
West Sussex	32	Arundel to Amberley	18.8	7	425	Arundel Castle, its parkland, and the South Downs	CJ EC V
West Sussex	16	Balcombe Circular	19.0	5	425	Nymans Gardens (NT), and the ruins of Slaugham	LB V
East Sussex	27	Berwick to Eastbourne	20.5	7	400	A reservoir, then the South Downs Way past pretty villages (Jevington and Wilmington) and a ridge walk.	V
East Sussex	90	Berwick to Seaford	14.4	7	425	The South Downs : Windover and 'High and Over' Hills, and picturesque Alfriston. Can be extended with a chalk cliff coastal walk to Seaford.	V
West Sussex	8	Billingshurst to Amberley	22.8	5	350	Starts in gentle countryside, with the South Downs a thin line on the horizon, then via some steep hills and hidden valleys to finish on the crest of the South Downs with a panoramic view	CJ EC V
Kent	36	Borough Green to Sevenoaks	16.1	4	225	A Country House, Igtham Mote (NT), Knole Palace and deer park (NT), as well as pretty countryside, and close to London.	V
East Sussex	108	Burgess Hill to Hassocks	26.7	8	500	A long almost circular walk via the Sussex Border Path, Sussex Villages, and the South Downs Way ridge from Ditchling Beacon to Wolstonbury Hill	TL CJ EC StP V
West Sussex	27	East Grinstead to Wivelsfield or Sheffield Park	31.9	8	575	Long walk through area of bluebell-rich woodland then heathery commons, or shorter walk and return by steam train	CJ EC V
East Sussex	60	Eastbourne to East Dean	11.5	5	350	Coastal walk via Eastbourne's promenade, Beachy Head and the 7 Sisters, then inland over the downs to East Dean. Return by bus.	V
East Sussex	79	Edenbridge to Westerham	17.8	8	450	A slow climb from Eden Valley to the Greensand Ridge and the High Chart, via Chartwell (NT, Churchill's Home) and Emmetts Garden (NT).	CX LB
Surrey	14	Effingham Junction to Westhumble	15.2	4	300	Polesden Lacy (dramatic NT country house) for lunch, steep woods opening out onto the North Downs Ridge, and an English vineyard for tea	CJ LB W
London	42	Greenford to Osterley	12.0	1	50	A walk through attractive open spaces in West London, visiting parks, a viaduct, a series of locks and a NT stately home.
West Sussex	48	Haslemere to Midhurst via Lurgashall	21.7	6	525	Black Down and the Temple of the Winds viewpoint, pretty Lurgashall, Cowdray Estate with its romantic ruin and the historic market town of Midhurst.	CJ W
East Sussex	50	Hassocks to Brighton	22.5	7	525	Over the South Downs to Brighton, the liveliest city on the South Coast	TL CJ EC StP V
West Sussex	23	Hassocks to Upper Beeding	16.3	7	575	3 steep hills with fine views before lunch at Devil's Dyke. A gentle ridge walk in the afternoon to Upper Beeding (short bus ride to Shoreham station)	TL CJ EC StP V
Kent	16	Hurst Green to Chiddingstone Causeway	20.5	6	500	Long. The Greensand Way through remote wooded hills, passing Chartwell (Churchill, NT), Toys and Ide Hills. Gentle fields to finish.	CJ EC LB V
East Sussex	47	Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease	23.6	7	550	An energetic walk over 3 separate hills in the South Downs NP with great views throughout.	V
East Sussex	24	Lewes to Saltdean	15.5	4	400	South Downs Way along a chalk ridge in the morning, remote Rodmell for lunch, then back up and over the downs to the coast. Undercliff path, or bus to Brighton	V
East Sussex	25	Lewes via West Firle Circular	23.3	7	450	Long. A steep hill (views) to Glynde. Lunch in quiet West Firle, then the South Downs Way (chalk ridge), with a flat valley walk back to historic Lewes	V
Hampshire	58	Mottisfont to Romsey	22.6	4	300	Mottisfont Abbey Gardens, West Hampshire Chalk Downs, Dun & Test Valleys and the picturesque market town of Romsey	W
Hampshire	11	Petersfield to Liss	16.6	5	425	Shoulder of Mutton Hill (steep, fine view) and a very walker friendly pub	CJ W
West Sussex	18	Petersfield to Rowlands Castle	16.0	3	400	An easy southerly trek through East Hampshire.	CJ W
West Sussex	14	Pulborough Circular	21.0	4	200	Long but easy walk which explores the water meadows of the River Arun, with the South Downs as a dramatic backdrop.	CJ EC V
West Sussex	9	Pulborough to Amberley	16.6	5	325	Historic Pulborough, gentle hills, a gem of a pub, an RSPB marshland, and up and over the South Downs to Amberley.	CJ EC V
Dorset	76	Wareham to Swanage or Kingston	19.4	5	500	Heathland, Corfe's ruined castle (NT), either south to the sea at Chapman's Pool or west along a spectacular ridge to the sea and Swanage.	CJ W
East Sussex	20	Robertsbridge Circular	18.5	4	375	Quiet, rolling hills, Bodiam Castle (NT), with a gentler finish.	CX
West Sussex	68	Rowlands Castle Circular	25.6	7	500	A walk, first through park- and woodland, then through some remote westerly valleys of the South Downs. At its best in spring for plentiful bluebells and wild garlic.	CJ W
Buckinghamshire	3	Saunderton via West Wycombe Circular	16.0	4	375	The Chilterns: wooded forests (very muddy in winter), Hughenden Manor (NT), West Wycombe Caves (of Hellfire club fame), finishing with a short ridge walk	M
East Sussex	28	Seaford to Eastbourne	21.9	9	350	The best walk in the Southeast! A dramatic cliff walk passing Cuckemere Haven, the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head as the South Downs meets the sea. Ends with Eastbourne's promenade and pier.	LB V
Kent	21	Sevenoaks Circular	16.3	3	325	Out via the National Trust's Knole Park, House, and Igtham Mote. Back by the Greensand Way along the escarpment of the Kent Downs.	TL CX StP
West Sussex	33	Amberley to Cocking	18.6	6	475	South Downs Way along the ridge of the South Downs NP. Views in the morning, a forested trail in the afternoon. Travel by bus.	CJ EC V
West Sussex	26	Amberley to Shoreham By Sea or Lancing	25.0	7	425	A ridge walk along the South Downs Way, passing Chanctonbury Ring.	CJ EC V
East Sussex	25	Southease to Eastbourne	27.3	8	675	2 Long Ridge walks over open downs, beautiful Alfriston for lunch, and Eastbourne pier and seafront to finish.	V
Dorset	73	Branksome to Swanage or Corfe Castle	18.7	3	250	Lovely coastal walk via a busy prom, a short ferry crossing, the start the South West Coast Path, Studland Bay (a sandy beach), Old Harry (cliffs) to a seaside resort or ridge walk to Corfe Castle. Return by bus.	CJ W
East Sussex	65	Southease to Rottingdean or Brighton	15.3	4	350	The flat, open Ouse valley to Rodmell and Kingston, then an open chalk ridge to Rottingdean and Brighton.	V
East Sussex	26	Southease to Seaford	18.1	6	350	A loop to Rodmell for lunch, then up and across the South Downs. Finishes by the sea.	V
Kent	80	Staplehurst to Headcorn or Cranbrook	13.1	2	75	An easy walk through fields in the Kentish Weald, with some fine bluebell woods en route, and an option to visit Sissinghurst Gardens (NT).	CX
Kent	19	Stonegate Circular	15.5	3	300	Remote, rolling Hills, Burwash for Lunch and Batemans (NT, Rudyard Kipling's home)	CX
East Sussex	112	Stonegate to Robertsbridge	14.0	4	275	The High Weald, Kipling’s home, and panoramic views	CX
Hertfordshire	69	Welwyn Circular	18.3	2	200	An easy walk through Hertfordshire countryside, visiting Ayot St Lawrence and an ivied Gothic ruin of a church.	KX M
Hampshire	15	Winchester Circular	18.0	4	325	A historic Cathedral City, St Catherine's Hill and downland.	CJ W

Last Updated : Sep-24