Sussex Walks
These walks from Hooksway offer a delightful mix of countryside, woodland, and classic South Downs scenery, all starting and finishing at the charming Royal Oak pub.
The shorter route takes you through the peaceful Philliswood Down, giving you a gentle climb and plenty of fresh air before returning for a well-earned treat at the pub.
The longer route adds an adventurous climb to the top of Beacon Hill, with sweeping views across the South Downs, alongside more woodland and open countryside paths, making it one of the area’s most rewarding pub walks.
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Walk information
This is a wonderful pub walk from the wonderful traditional Royal Oak country pub in Hooksway.
This shorter route climbs through the pretty woodland of Philliswood Down, so you'll certainly build up an appetite for your reward back at the pub after your walk.
Walk information
This second route is one of the ultimate pub walks in the South Downs national park. A lovely traditional country pub, lots of beautiful countryside, some enchanting woodland walking and a climb up to the top of the wonderful Beacon Hill for some outstanding views.
As with the first route, please pop into the pub to check that parking is fine on the day, or better still phone and book a table in advance.
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An outstanding walk
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Loved it but very steep in parts.good pub to park at and eat in .
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