Sussex Walks
These walks from Cowfold offer a lovely way to enjoy the quieter side of West Sussex, with a choice between a gentle countryside loop and a more varied rural adventure.
Expect open fields, hedgerows, and the softly rolling landscape that defines this part of the county, with the longer route adding stretches of woodland and sections of the Sussex Diamond Way, a 60-mile circular trail weaving across the region.
From peaceful lanes to pockets of ancient trees such as Steep Wood and Drewitt’s Wood, these walks give a real feel for the changing scenery around Cowfold, all without straying far from the village.
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Walk information
This is a short walk from Cowfold, a quick countryside loop that offers a gentle taste of West Sussex’s rural charm.
It keeps things simple, making it ideal for an easy stretch of the legs without committing to a longer outing.
Expect open fields, hedgerows and the softly rolling landscape typical of this part of the county.
Walk information
This is a longer walk from Cowfold, a proper countryside outing that links woodland, farmland and quiet lanes.
It joins the Sussex Diamond Way, the 60-mile circular trail that loops across West Sussex, giving this route a sense of connection to a much bigger journey.
The walk threads past Steep Wood and Drewitt’s Wood, before following the rural character of Earwig Lane.
Ashurst Wood adds another pocket of woodland, creating a varied landscape that feels distinctly West Sussex.
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First-hand experiences
Beautiful walk! Lovely woodland and countryside. Just be careful and look at map carefullyas there are paths that havr changed due to some housing and some paths are close together so need to check regularly that your following the right one. Otherwise its a lovely walk.
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