Sussex Walks
Set high above the surrounding countryside, the walks around Kithurst Hill offer a refreshing taste of Sussex’s open downland.
These walks follow rolling hills and grassy slopes, with wide views stretching across West Sussex and a real sense of space throughout.
The shorter route explores Kithurst Hill and nearby Chantry Hill, even linking briefly with the South Downs Way.
The longer option continues across Harrow Hill and Rackham Hill, adding more sweeping views and open ground along the way.
Together, the walks provide a varied and uplifting experience, showcasing the gentle beauty of the South Downs.
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Walk information
This short walk takes you across the top of the dramatic slopes of Kithurst Hill, a calm stretch of downland near Storrington.
Later, the route passes Chantry Hill, a quieter hilltop with expansive views over West Sussex.
The walk also brushes the South Downs Way, linking these hills to a longer network of trails.
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Walk information
This second and much longer walk explores a series of gentle South Downs hills near Storrington, offering great views, open chalk grassland and lightly grazed slopes.
Kithurst Hill and Chantry Hill provide wide, rolling views across West Sussex, with scattered trees and wildflowers creating quiet, natural spots along the route.
Further along, Harrow Hill and Rackham Hill carry on the pattern of gentle, rolling hills.
The route also follows a section of the South Downs Way, connecting these hills with a long-distance trail that highlights the region’s natural and cultural heritage.
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