South Downs - National Trust - Harting Down

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Overview

We'll follow the South Downs Way over the National Trust, Harting Down. Parking is "PayByPhone" £3.10 till midnight. I'd strongly recommend you pre-install and register with the "PayByPhone" app somewhere with a good signal - not the NT car park!

Saturday, 17 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.6km / 6.6mi
Ascent:: 320m / 1050ft
Type:: circular

Picnic lunch.

We have a "No Dogs" policy but registered assistance dogs are always welcome.

Waveney Ramblers will welcome local ramblers joining us on this walk.

Features

Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 79045 18085
Nearest postcode:: GU31 5NG
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet at the National Trust Harting Down car park, off the B2141 near South Harting. Recommendation: Pre-register to use the PayByPhone app in an area with a good signal.

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