Day Walks

Evening Walk – Knepp rewilded estate

Monday 13th July 2026

Meet in Dial Post (parking on roadside near the pub, The Crown) at 6.30 for a 6.45 departure.

We will amble around the rewilded Knepp estate, hoping to spot the free roaming deer, longhorns, Tamworth pigs and ponies, with some white storks likely as well. This circular stroll also takes in Shipley windmill and the castle and ruined keep.

It’s around 6.5/7 miles and should take 2 hours 10 mins and is more or less completely flat.

Please let me know if you would like to join the walk. If the pub is still open we may be able to sneak in for refreshments afterwards, but it does sometimes close early- or we could head to the Red Lion in Ashington.

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Grid reference: TQ 154 194 Post Code: RH13 8NH what3words: : ///firming.twist.eyelashes Coordinates: W 0.356903, N 50.96312

Day Walk – Ashington and Woodlands

Saturday 4th July 2026

A delightful mix of woodlands and meadow, with views of the South Downs and streams to jump into – to please the dogs (well Poppy at least!).

The walk is just over 9 miles long and should take about five hours, plus breaks for coffee and lunch. Please bring a packed lunch.

We can park at the Red Lion (particularly if we plan to have a drink there afterwards) or in the road alongside.

Public transport options - bus 23 from Horsham or Worthing. Please check the timetables.

About the route:

This is a fairly gentle walk with just under 500ft of ascent
If the weather looks iffy – too wet or too hot (!) we can shorten the route to 6 miles.

On OS Maps: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/32671060/hhmc-june-26-ashington-and-woodland-just-over-9-miles?lat=50.94066&lon=-0.37462&zoom=13.0944&style=Leisure&type=2d&overlays=os-obstacles-layer

On Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1A92NZqBdwmxzJ1Vb8KPwhv1hXuwfoNU&usp=sharing

Meet at 9:30am at the entrance to the Red Lion Car park, ready for a 9:45am departure.

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Evening Walk – Devil’s Dyke

Thursday 18th June 2026

Join us for an evening walk to take advantage of the longest day, and kick back at the end of the walk and watch the sunset with a sundowner.

Meeting at 5.30 for a 5.45 start at the Devil’s Dyke car park (National Trust, so do car share and use your membership to pay for parking). We will wend our way down the escarpment, through Saddlescombe, Newtimber and Wolstonbury Hill, before circling back to Devil’s Dyke. The pub is open until 10.00 pm, so just time for refreshments.

The route is 12.4 km (taking approx. 3hrs 20min) and there is 564 metres of ascent with some steep sections.

Link to route: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/32367916/solstice-loop-the-loop

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Day Walk – Whiteways Lodge

Sunday 7th June

The walk will be starting at Whiteways Lodge car park at 10.00 am. The car park is on the large roundabout to the north of Arundel. Public transport is not great but it's only a 20 minute drive from Worthing and happy to ensure car shares.

The walk is just about 9.5 miles and will involve some uphill sections climbing 945 ft. It is described as 'difficult' but should not be too taxing depending on weather conditions!

The walk will follow the Monarch's Way to Houghton and then follow the river to Bury before heading to Bignor and then returning to Whiteways car park. There is a cafe at the start and pubs on the way for refreshment stops!

The walk should take about 5 hours 30 mins with a lunch stop half way round. Please bring a packed lunch and drinks.

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Grid reference: TQ 002 108 Post Code: BN18 9FD what3words: : ///spacing.cheeks.seashell Coordinates: W 0.57647, N 50.8884