Sussex Walks

Nymans Walks & Route Maps

Nymans walk, Sussex
Nymans · Photo: Peter Barr

These walks explore the peaceful woodlands surrounding Nymans Gardens in Sussex, offering a range of options for a short stroll or a longer woodland adventure.

Starting from the National Trust car park, the routes wind through Cow Wood and extend deeper into the forest, with the longest option reaching the Fish Pond and Jack Reeding’s Wood.

Each walk provides a tranquil escape into nature, with shaded paths and lovely woodland scenery to enjoy, so booking parking in advance or using nearby Handcross High Street is recommended.

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Walk information

Nymans Walk 1

Walk distance
1 mile
Time
30 mins
Route type
Circular

This is a lovely short family-friendly stroll around the pretty Cow Wood next to the Nymans Gardens.

The walk starts at the National Trust car park which is free if there are spaces on quieter days.

It's advised to book in advance on weekends though, or alternatively park in the Handcross High Street.

Nymans Walk 1 4.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating

Based on 1 user rating

Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly5.0 / 5
Path condition5.0 / 5
Buggy friendly3.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly3.0 / 5
Toilet facilities2.0 / 5
Pub or café0.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Walk information

Nymans Walk 2

Walk distance
1½ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

This second route is basically an extension to the first route and takes you deeper into the woods for more lovely woodland walking.

We again recommend booking your parking spot in advance with Nymans National Trust.

Nymans Walk 2 4.0 Ratings and reviews 2 ratings

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Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly2.5 / 5
Path condition4.5 / 5
Buggy friendly4.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly3.5 / 5
Toilet facilities3.0 / 5
Pub or café0.5 / 5
Route accuracy4.0 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Walk information

Nymans Walk 3

Walk distance
2½ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

This final route is yet another extension on the other routes if you have more time to explore these lovely woodlands.

This route takes you even deeper into the woods and visits the Fish Pond as well as Jack Reeding's Wood.

Remember to book your parking ticket in advance with Nymans National Trust, or park on Handcross high street.

Nymans Walk 3 5.0 Ratings and reviews 3 ratings · 1 review

Based on 3 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating5.0

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly5.0 / 5
Path condition4.3 / 5
Buggy friendly2.7 / 5
Wheelchair friendly2.0 / 5
Toilet facilities2.0 / 5
Pub or café1.7 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelBoots recommended

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Toilets at the beginning in the car park.

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The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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Expanded route map for Nymans Walk 1, a 1 mile circular walk in Sussex