Sussex Walks
These walks around Cocking Hill explore a striking stretch of the South Downs, where steep hills, open ridges, and woodland valleys create a wonderfully varied landscape.
Although the routes are not especially long, the climbs to the surrounding downs mean these walks still provide a satisfying challenge with rewarding views along the way.
Some of the walks take you up onto the high ground of Cocking Down or across to Heyshott Down, where the wide South Downs scenery really opens up.
Another of the walks heads further afield on a longer adventure, looping through the peaceful West Dean Woods, while a visit to the village of Cocking offers the chance to stop at a friendly community pub before heading back.
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Walk information
This is a relatively short, but strenuous around the summit of Cocking Down and the South Downs Way.
You'll need a lot of energy on this walk as it climbs to the summit of the hill, but you will be rewarded with some fabulous views.
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Walk information
This alternative short route heads in the other direction to the first walk. It is still a strenuous walk in this hilly area as it climbs to the top of Heyshott Down for some more great views.
However, as an added bonus, this route also visits the village of Cocking where you will find a community pub for energy replenishing refreshments.
Walk information
This third route is one of our longer walks from this car park. It is again a workout with the moderate climb up to the top of Cocking Down with it's lovely views.
However, to then extend the walk, the route takes you on an adventure loop deep into the West Dean Woods.
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