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Portsmouth Group

We are the Portsmouth Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A circular walk to the east of Petworth to Stopham Bridge, outward via Brinksole Common and Bedham and returning via Little Bognor and Byworth.

 

Sunday, 22 October 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:35 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
432m / 1417ft
Type:
circular

Main car park at Petworth has usually been free on Sunday.

Pub at Stopham Bridge, Stopham church/yard is an alternative lunch stop.

There is slightly more walking on lanes than on previous versions of this walk. There is one very muddy section at Low Heath and there are a few locations which may be unexpectedly slippery, so hiking poles might be useful occasionally.

OS Explorer OL10, OL33 and OL34

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 97640 21573
Nearest postcode:
GU28 0AP
what3words:
recital.clashes.aviators
Start time:
10:00 am

The main car park at Petworth is just south of the town centre.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking