HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL HEALTH WALKS
All welcome to guided, free, sociable, HDC walks led by trained volunteers; no need to book, just turn-up at the start point (if you are new to our scheme please arrive 15 minutes before the start time for registration). Programme booklet containing about 200 walks is available by contacting the Walks Co-ordinator on 01403 215269 or by downloading from the website (enter Horsham DC Walks on a search site, e.g. Google). Beginners are recommended to contact the Walk Leader to discuss suitability. Forthcoming walks in the Southwater Parish and neighbouring areas are as follows:-
Friday, 27th January, 11.00 am: Southwater, 2 ½ mile flat circular walk along bridleways, country lanes and the Downs Link. May be muddy in places. Meet in the Country Park car park (off Cripplegate Lane) TQ 161258. Dogs allowed on a lead. 1 hour. The Park café will be open for refreshments at the end if you wish. Leader Pat H 01403 240654
Saturday, 28th January, 10.00 am: Itchingfield, 4 ½ mile circular walk, some stiles, past Muntham House School to Barns Green, pausing in the memorial garden, then on under the railway line to Marlands and back to the start. Can be muddy in places. Meet (park outside) at Itchingfield School (TQ 132287, RH13 0PJ). No dogs. 2 hours. Leader Tony C 01403 269232
Wednesday, 1st February, 10.30 am: Bax Castle, Two Mile Ash Road, past Christ’s Hospital School, four mile circular walk, some stiles and modest climbs, over farmland and through woods. Meet at the pub car park (TQ 147272). No dogs. 2 hours. Leader John M 01403 263661
Fridays, 3rd & 17th February, 11.00 am: Barns Green, 2 mile mostly flat circular walk around the outskirts of the village mainly on firm ground but could be patches of mud. Meet at the corner of the green near the Village Club. One hour. Leader Peter A 01403 741305
Friday, 3rd February, 11.00 am: Barns Green, 4 mile circular walk around the rural outskirts of the village, some stiles and steep steps and a long hill. Can be muddy in places. Meet at the corner of the green near the Village Club. 2 hours. Peter A 01403 741305
Saturday 4th February, 10.00 am: Southwater, 3 ½ mile flat circular walk along the Downs Link on to Marlpost Wood and The Chase Farm. Meet in the Country Park car park (off Cripplegate Lane) TQ 161258. Dogs allowed on a lead. 1 ½ hours. Leaders Liz 01403 263920 or Simon 260599
Fridays, 10th & 24th February, 11.00 am: Southwater, 2 ½ mile flat circular walk along bridleways, country lanes and the Downs Link. May be muddy in places. Meet in the Country Park car park (off Cripplegate Lane) TQ 161258. Dogs allowed on a lead. 1 hour. The Park café will be open for refreshments at the end if you wish. Leader Pat H 01403 240654
Sunday 12th February, 10:30 am: Something Fishy at Sumners Ponds A lovely 4½ mile mostly flat (some stiles) walk around a working farm, through beautiful woodland and peaceful meadows. From Horsham, via Plumtree Cross Lane, go through Barns Green village, soon after passing the Queens Head on Chapel Road turn right, signposted Sumners Ponds, Fishery and Campsite. Park close to the main entrance opposite the barn (TQ 124267) and meet at Reception/Cafe. No dogs. 2 hours. Leaders: Pauline 01403 240419 & Jane 261672
Tuesday, 14th February, 10.00 am: The Coach House, Cowfold going South. Meet/park in pub car park (TQ 213227). 5 ½ mile flat (some stiles) circular Wealden walk through farmland. Good views of St Hugh’s Charterhouse (Parkminster Monastery, Carthusian, 203 feet spire) and the South Downs. Could be wet and muddy in places. No dogs. Find your own valentine! Good beer and food in this traditional 1800’s coaching inn. 2 ½ hours. Leaders Geoff 01403 258180 & Bill 256248
Wednesday, 15th February, 10.00 am: Orchard Restaurant, West Grinstead, park/meet in car park, on the A272 between A24 and A281 (TQ 183225, RH13 8LU). Various, mostly flat, (some stiles) 4 ½ mile circular walks through farmland, woods and along the Downs Link. No dogs. 2 hours. Refreshments available at finish. Leader Michael V 07719 467861
Tuesday, 21st February 10.00 am: George & Dragon, Dragons Green, near Shipley, (the pub with a gravestone in the garden). 5 ¾ mile circular walk on undulating Wealden tracks and through woodland, Could be wet and muddy in places. Meet in pub car park, good beer and excellent food (TQ 139235). Bring your own pancakes but no dogs. 2 ¾ hours. Leaders Bill 01403 256248 & Geoff 258180
Saturday, 25th February, 10.00 am: Cowfold going East, 4 ¾ mile gentle flat circular walk (some stiles) through quiet lanes and paths. Park at the football field in middle of village. Dogs allowed on a lead. 2 ½ hours. Leader Jill 01403 250511
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