Sussex Walks
These walks from Chilgrove offer a wonderful way to explore the South Downs, with a choice of relaxed countryside wandering or a more expansive hill-top adventure.
Expect gentle slopes, pockets of woodland, and plenty of classic downland scenery throughout, with the added bonus of two welcoming village pubs at The Royal Oak and The White Horse to bookend your outing.
Whether you choose a shorter outing or the longer ridge-top route, these walks capture the easy charm and open beauty of this corner of Sussex.
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Walk information
This is our first walk from Chilgrove, offering a satisfying stretch without committing to the full-distance option.
It has some gentle slopes, a little woodland, and two pubs: The Royal Oak and The White Horse.
The route has a steady, unhurried feel, ideal for a few hours out in the South Downs landscape.
Walk information
This longer Chilgrove walk blends classic South Downs high points with village character.
It begins and ends at local pubs, framing the route with a welcome sense of tradition.
Along the way, the chalk ridge rises over Treyford Hill and on to Linch Down, the highest point in West Sussex.
The path meets the South Downs Way, the 100-mile National Trail linking Winchester and Eastbourne, before dipping towards the shelter of Westdean Woods.
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