Sussex Walks
These walks offer a fantastic way to explore the scenic Stoughton Down area, combining open countryside, rolling hills, and peaceful woodland paths.
The routes vary in length and challenge, from gentle rambles with lovely views to more energetic options that take you up Bow Hill, through Kingley Vale, and into Inholmes Wood.
All of the walks include an optional detour to a welcoming village pub, perfect for a well-earned rest and refreshment after your adventure.
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Walk information
This is a pleasant wander around the outskirts of Wildham's Wood and through the Downs.
This route is more focussed around the open countryside and the lovely views, but also has some woodland paths. There is some moderate hill climbing on this undulating route.
There is also an optional 800m detour to a nice pub if you want to make this a pub walk!
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I done this route anti clockwise which gets the long uphill through the woods out of the way. Once out of the woods there are some amazing views.
Walk information
This is an alternative route that also heads on a loop around the downs and woodland that you'll find to the south of Chilgrove.
This route has a lot of hill climbing, so you'll certainly need your energy for this one, and the walk is also made up of mainly woodland, so it could get muddy at times. The effort is worth it though as it takes you to the top of Bow Hill and you can expect some wonderful views.
Walk information
This third option is basically an extension of the second route for those of you that have more time and energy for a longer walk.
This route still visits Bow Hill and enjoys the woodland and views of that route, but it also extends the walk to enjoy more woodland, lovely countryside views and a walk around Kingley Vale.
Walk information
This final option is the one for you if you really want an epic and strenuous walking workout with lots of visual rewards and also a pub on the route to top up those energies.
The route is similar to the Bow Hill routes, but this version extends the walk further out to visit the village of Stoughton where you will find a lovely village pub.
Finally, the walk also climbs up for a stroll through Inholme's Wood.
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