South Downs National Park Walks

The History Walk

This is a round walk of 4.8 – 6.5km (3-4 miles) through more than 2000 years of local history with some of the area’s most magnificent scenic views of the Rive Arun and the South Downs, featuring Pulborough's Roman, Normal, Medieval, WWII and commercial history. The walk is all on public footpaths or roads. Allow 2.5 – 3.5 hours.

The Woodland Walk

This is a round walk of 11-12km (7-8 miles) through lovely countryside, featuring buildings of historic interest, open gallops, the River Arun and the remains of the Arun/Wey Canal, woodland and coppicing, a famous pub and a Norman Castle. The walk is on public footpaths or roads. Most of the stiles are dog friendly, but please keep to the paths and keep dogs on the lead.

The Brooks Walk

This is a round walk of 5.6-8.0km (3.5-5 miles) over Pulborough's historic brooks. Now a Nature Reserve and part of the South Downs National Park, this walk will take you alongside the river Arun with its magnificent views of the South Downs. It features buildings, wildlife and places that have been a part of history since the Roman times. The wak is on public footpaths, or roads. Allow 1.5 - 3.5 hours. Most of the stiles are dog friendly, but please keep to the paths and keep dogs under close control.

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