Guided Walks
We are pleased to announce that non-members can once again take part in some ‘tasters’ from our Guided Walks Programme including the public walks listed below.
If you would like to join one of these please CONTACT THE OFFICE for full details and to book a place.
If you would like to become a member and have the opportunity to take part in further walks please click on the JOIN US button above.
Bramber and Steyning Bowl, 5 miles
Thursday 8 January 2026, 10:30 – 13:00
Start: Castle Inn Hotel Car Park, The Street, Bramber BN44 3WE W3W///goodbyes.younger.consumed
Ref: 122 / TQ187106
Route: Monarch’s Way, climb to South Downs Way, Steyning Round Hill, Chantry House. Pub in Bramber (The Castle) at end. Long steepish climb to the ridge of the Downs, but relatively firm underfoot for most of the walk. Lifts offered from Hove Station area.
Mile Oak Circular, 6.5 miles
Friday 6 February 2026, 10:00 – 13:00
Start: Mile Oak Farm, Mile Oak Road, Portslade BN41 2RF W3W///chins.lung.asking
Ref: OL11/ TQ241079
Route: Mile Oak Farm, Foredown Ridge, Benfield Nature Reserve, Hangleton and Foredown Tower. Refreshments available at Mile Oak Farm shop. Parking on the road near the Farm Shop. By public transport: Brighton & Hove buses number 1 or 1a, the nearest bus stop is at Chrisdory Road, farm shop is 500 yards north from the bus stop through the tunnel under the A27.
The “Is it a Long Short Walk or a Short Long Walk” Walk, 5/10 miles
Monday 23 February 2026, 09:30 – 14:30
Start: South Downs Way, Cocking Hill Car Park
Ref: OL33/ SU875166
Route: Choice of distance as we follow the route of Andy Goldsworthy’s Chalk Stone Trail between Cocking and West Dean where you have the option to take in a loop of the famous wild daffodils of West Deans Woods and the final stone and return to Cocking using the bus, or continue the walk, returning to Cocking via the new Centurion Way extension, up Hat Hill and Venus Woods. Bus 60 from West Dean to Cocking Hill every 30 mins. Approx 7 min ride.
Lord’s Piece to Barlavington, 6.7 miles
Friday 6 March 2026, 10:00 – 13:00
Start: Lord’s Piece Lower Car Park
Ref: OL10/ SU992170
Route: Sutton Common, Coates, Burton Mill Pond. Barlavington, Sutton, Decoy Corpse. Car parking is at W3W///cans.development.consults
Self-Guided Walks
We are pleased to be able to offer a selection of self-guided walks which you can enjoy on your own or with friends.
For each walk we provide a download including a map, description and images to help you find your way.
Before going on one of these walks please read our General Guidance for Walkers which can be found can be found HERE.
Angmering Circuit | Circular Walk | 6½m
This walk takes in woodland, scrub, downland and agricultural landscapes. There are some excellent views and a range of seasonal wildlife. There are also a range of archaeological features and stunning 360 degree views in the North East section. There are several seats and view points over a steep downland slope across to the top of the escarpment and the South Downs Way. Below you the buildings at Lower Barpham Farm are evident and the adjoining field has some historic earthworks, all that remains of a Deserted Mediaeval Village (DMV), presumably Lower Barpham.
Chanctonbury Ring to Cissbury Ring | Linear Walk | 10½m
This exhilarating walk follows high routes across the Downs, visiting the two historical sites of Chanctonbury Ring & Cissbury Ring, and provides excellent views in all directions.
