Sussex Walks
These walks from Bexleyhill explore the quiet countryside of the Rother Valley, combining woodland, open heath, and historic estate landscapes.
You’ll pass through areas such as Verdley Wood and Bexleyhill Common, with a calm, open feel and plenty of variety underfoot.
The shorter route keeps things simple with a peaceful woodland circuit, while the longer option stretches further to include Cowdray Park and additional countryside, with welcoming pub stops along the way.
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Walk information
This short walk offers a peaceful woodland adventure in the Rother Valley.
It passes through parts of Verdley Wood, with wide tracks and some denser areas that give the walk a calm, open feel.
The route also includes the Duke of Cumberland pub, a traditional local stop perfect for topping up your energy post-walk.
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Walk information
This longer route through West Sussex combines open heath, historic estates, and quiet woodland.
The walk starts at Bexleyhill Common with a mix of scrub, trees, and grassland.
You can stop at The Hollist Arms, a traditional village pub, before you continue into the historic Cowdray Park.
The route finishes in Verdley Wood, with wide tracks and denser woodland, rounding off a varied countryside walk.
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