Stanley Common Walks & Route Maps

This short Stanley Common walk is a relaxed loop that captures the character of this shared stretch of West Sussex countryside.

Stanley Common’s sandy paths and mix of heather and rough grass reflect its long history as common grazing land near the Surrey border.

The route passes Parkgate Copse, where a small patch of woodland brings shade and a break from the open ground.

It finishes near the Steam Museum Café, giving this easy-going outing a friendly, sociable end.

This is the longest walk at Stanley Common, a satisfying loop across heath, woodland and historic county boundary.

It begins on Stanley Common with its sandy paths and rough grass.

The route joins the Sussex Border Path, before crossing Linchmere Common with its open heath and scattered trees.

A quieter stretch past Parkgate Copse adds woodland shade, and the Steam Museum Café provides a relaxed finishing point to this varied countryside outing.