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South West Sussex Group

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

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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
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Overview

A leisurely walk starting in Rowlands Castle.  We wend our way via woodland and lanes to Blendworth for first refreshment stop then across fields and more woodland to Finchdean, lunch stop.  From there a short climb up to the Sussex border path will lead us back down to Rowlands Castle.

Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Walk mostly flat, just the one short climb out of Finchdean.  There are pubs and a cafe back in Rowlands if you want to stay on at the end.  Bring drinks, picnic lunch.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 73000 10701
Nearest postcode:
PO9 6AD
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Start time:
10:00 am

Car park at Rowlands Castle recreation ground or in the road nearby.

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