Sussex Walks

Bolney Walks & Route Maps

Bolney walk, Sussex
Bolney · Photo: Chris Thomas-Atkin

These walks around Bolney offer a lovely mix of countryside, woodland, and local treats.

The first route is a short, gentle stroll through village streets and open fields, with stops at the Old Mill Farm Cider Tap and Bolney Vineyard for refreshments.

The second walk heads in the opposite direction, taking you through hilly woodland, meadows, and quiet lanes for a more active adventure.

The third option combines both routes into a longer, rewarding loop, blending cider, vineyard stops, and scenic woodland and meadow walking for a full-day outing.

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Walk information

Bolney Walk 1

Walk distance
2¼ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

This first route is a short walk for those of you that enjoy a tipple in the sun!

You'll first walk through the village before going on a stroll through some nice woods. After that you'll come across the Old Mill Farm that has a wonderful Cider Tap shop that opens on weekends and offers cider tasting and food.

Next, you'll walk through some more open fields before reaching the Bolney Vineyard where there is a shop and a cafe to enjoy before heading back to the start.

Bolney Walk 1 4.3 Ratings and reviews 7 ratings · 2 reviews

Based on 7 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.3

A very popular walk

Dog friendly2.1 / 5
Path condition2.7 / 5
Buggy friendly1.1 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.6 / 5
Pub or café2.6 / 5
Route accuracy4.0 / 5
ClimbingTotally level
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelBoots recommended

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First-hand experiences

User reviews

Walker review

Never got to finish the walk as the footpath that led past the house not even halfway through the route was so.muddy and wet you couldnt go through without losing a shoe !

Walker review

Great walk with the added bonus of ‘The Cider Tap’ on route

Walk information

Bolney Walk 2

Walk distance
3½ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This second route heads in the opposite direction to the first option, and instead takes you on a nice hilly woodland adventure.

You'll first follow a quiet lane for a while until you cross under the motorway, then the walking loop takes you around Bolney Wood and Ragget's Wood, with some nice meadow areas between.

There is another section of walking along a quiet country lane half way around the walk to be aware of.

Bolney Walk 2 3.3 Ratings and reviews 3 ratings · 2 reviews

Based on 3 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating3.3

A well-liked walk

Dog friendly3.3 / 5
Path condition2.7 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café3.3 / 5
Route accuracy3.3 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockNo livestock
StilesA few stiles on route
Mud levelWellies when wet

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First-hand experiences

User reviews

Walker review

The walk was lovely but there was one section where I couldnt find the turn. Fortunately I was able to walk further along and find an alternative way to get back onto the route

Walker review

Slightly creepy atmosphere at the start, constant road noise due to A23, walk was mainly on roads but enjoyable flowers on route.

Walk information

Bolney Walk 3

Walk distance
5½ miles
Time
3 hours
Route type
Circular

This final route is basically the first vineyard and cider tap route joined together with the second woodland, meadows and hills walk.

This creates a wonderful long adventure and if you follow anticlockwise, you'll hit the cider tap and vineyard cafe towards the end of the walk.

Bolney Walk 3 5.0 Ratings and reviews 3 ratings

Based on 3 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating5.0

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly4.7 / 5
Path condition3.0 / 5
Buggy friendly2.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.7 / 5
Toilet facilities1.3 / 5
Pub or café4.7 / 5
Route accuracy3.3 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesA few stiles on route
Mud levelBoots recommended

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Choose a walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you always know you're on the right path.

The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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Expanded route map for Bolney Walk 1, a 2.25 mile circular walk in Sussex