HEALTHY WALKS

HEALTHY WALKS

The programme is run by Storrington Conservation Society supported by Horsham District Council. The District Council also runs walks in many other locations throughout the District.

In addition to providing an opportunity to get to know the local area better walkers meet a friendly group of like minded people.

All walks have a leader and backup leader and therefore can cater for a range of walking paces.

Walks usually last for between 1 & 2 hours depending on your pace. Level 3 walks tend to be longer or have more stiles/gradients than level 2.

The routes have been selected for their scenic beauty, conservation value and historical interest. At the end of the walk we have coffee and biscuits. (£1.00 donation requested)

For further information on Horsham District Council's Healthy Walks click on to the link below

Horsham District Council: Health Walks

April
Sat. 1^st.	2:00 pm	Angela & Hugh	2.8	2		Kithurst Farm	Storrington Library	2
This gentle walk takes in the oldest parts of Storrington. After walking along West Street to the Church the walk continues along Greyfriars Lane (with its views of the South Downs) to Kithurst Farm where the route returns to the Village via the Glebe meadow and Riverside Walk.
Sun. 2^nd	10:00 am	Angela & Hugh	4.6	3	a	Highdown and Windlesham	Chantry Hill Car Park	0
This walk takes us from Chantry Post Car Park into the very heart of the beautiful downs passing Highden Beeches. From here the route takes us past Windlesham School and along ancient footpaths until we join the South Downs Way near Washington. After a steep climb up onto Barnsfarm Hill we are rewarded with spectacular views. From here we continue to follow the South Downs Way back to Chantry Post.
Thurs. 6^th	6:45 pm	Janet	4.9	3		Pulbrough Brooks	Pulbrough Library	9
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Sat. 8^th	8:30 am	Linda	3	2		Kithurst South Circular	Kithurst Hill Car Park	0
This walk is an ideal opportunity for the early risers amongst us to get some exercise and enjoy the best part of the day and still have plenty of time left to do other things. This circular walk follows bridle paths towards Welpham Hill and offers good views towards Arundel Castle. On previous walks in this area we have occasionally spotted deer, wild hare and buzzards. Our luck may just be in today.
Sat. 8^th	2:00 pm	Mick & Susan	4.7	3		Warmingshurst Church	Georges Lane Car Park	0
Here is an opportunity for a scenic walk from Warren Hill, to Warminghurst Church, returning via Strawberry Lane and Little Thakeham. Come and see the area where William Penn (of Pennsylvania fame) used to live. Travel 1¼ miles from Storrington towards Washington on the A283. Georges Lane is the first lane to the left (north) after Clayton Kennels. The Warren Hill Car Park is ¼ mile along on the right.
Sun. 9^th	10:00 am	Mick & Susan	3	2		Fryern Park	Storrington Library	8
This is a favourite walk which takes us along the quiet roads and footpaths to the north of Storrington to a beautiful part of the village unknown to many people. The walk includes stunning views of Storrington and the South Downs.
Sun. 9^th	2:00 pm	Klara	2.7	1		Rackham Hill	Kithurst Hill Car Park	0
This walk takes us from Kithurst Hill Car Park in the direction of Amberley. We pass Springhead Hill with its views of Parham Park and circle around the historic Rackham Hill stopping en route to visit the ancient Rackham Banks with their views of Amberley Wildbrooks before returning back to the car park.
Sat. 15^th	2:00 pm	Julie & Martin		3	a	Houghton	Whiteways Car Park	2
This walk provides fantastic views of the Arun Valley which many people, quite rightly, believe to be one of the finest views in the County. The route includes parts of the South Downs Way and Monarch's Way (taken by Charles 2nd as he fled after the Battle of Worcester) and stretches of the banks of the River Arun.
Sun. 16^th	10:00 am	Julie & Martin	4	2		Cootham	Storrington Library	2
Our walk takes us through the quite lanes and farmland to Cootham via the Glebe Meadow and Kithurst Park. We then cross the Parham Glider Field and pass a wooded stream before going back into Storrington.
Thurs. 20^th	6:45 pm	Janet	3 – 4	3	a	Washington	Franklin Arms Washington	a
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Sat. 22^nd	2:00 pm	Malcolm	4	3		Lee Farm	Kithurst Hill Car Park	0
The route takes us into the heart of the rolling downs up above Storrington to Lee Farm. The walk incorporates part of the South Downs Way. Meet at Kithurst Hill Car Park.
Sun. 23^rd	10:00 am	Malcolm	3	2		Nutbourne	West Chiltington Village Hall	a
This walk takes in many of the footpaths in and around this pretty hamlet. This walk passes beautiful houses, countryside and vineyard with its alpaca.
Sat. 29^th	2:00 pm	Malcolm tbc	3.6	2		Under the Downs	Storrington Library	4
This is an opportunity to explore the downland behind Storrington.. The walk takes us through Old Storrington to Kithurst and from there we follow footpaths, which take us along the foot of the South Downs before returning to Storrington past Chantry waterfall
Sun. 30^th	10:00 am	Mick & Susan	6	3	a	Downs Farm	Kithurst Hill Car Park	0

May
Thurs. 4^th	6:45 pm	Janet	4 - 5	3	a	Up and Down the Dale	Kithurst Hill Car Park	a
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Sat. 6^th	8:30 am	Linda	3.4	2		Sullington Church	Storrington Library	4
This walk takes us through Storrington and out across farmland to the waterfall at Chantry before heading off towards Sullington Church. This picturesque church nestles at the foot of the downs on a working farm with its adjacent Manor House. We return to the village through fields and woodland passing Chantry Mill on route.
Sat. 6^th	2:00 pm	Angela & Hugh	2.5	2		Kithurst Hill	Kithurst Hill C.P	0
This lovely downland walk takes us along part of the South Downs Way to Chantry Post. The walk offers superb views over Storrington and Sullington.
Sun. 7^th	10:00 am	Angela & Hugh	4-5	3		Parham Park (new walk)	Rackham Old School
This is a new walk which incorporates the delights of both Wiggonholt Common and Parham Park. The walk is timed so that we should see the bluebells in the woods at there finest. Please take particular care not to park in front of accommodation adjoining the Old School or block access lane.
Sat. 13^th	2:00 pm	Mick & Susan	3.5	2		Sullington Warren & Church	Storrington Library	2
This route combines parts of two of our most popular walks. We enjoy the beauty of the National Trust's Sullington Warren with its heathland, pine woodland and ancient burial mounds. From the Warren we head south into the heart of Sullington Parish to Sullington Manor Farm. We view the ancient county church, before following the River Stor back to Storrington Village Centre
Sun. 14^th	10:00 am	Mick & Susan	6	3		Thakeham Church	Storrington Library	6
This route takes us from Storrington to the adjoining parish of Thakeham. We travel along sunken lanes and along ancient tracks and footpaths. A part of the walk provides good views of the downs. At Abingworth we will see the stone from which William Penn (the Quaker of Pennsylvania fame) preached. From here we proceed to Thakeham Church and then head back to Storrington along Strawberry Lane and East Wantley. (Please note that parts of this route are likely to be muddy)
Sun. 14^th	2:00 pm	Klara	2.3	1		Fryern Park (short route)	Storrington Library	0
This is an ideal opportunity to follow parts of the course of the River Stor and explore hidden parts of the village and the wider countryside around it. This route takes us along sunken tracks and country lanes and is ideal for less experienced walkers
Thurs. 18^th	6:45 pm	Janet	3.5	3		Across the Downs	Kithurst Hill Car Park	0
Come and join us for an evening’s walk in the beautiful South Downs well known for their beauty tranquillity and stunning views. If you don’t know this area this walk is an excellent way to get to know the area which may become our next National Park.
Sat. 20^th	2:00 pm	Julie & Martin	3.9	3		Hareswith	Storrington Library	9
We explore the unspoilt fields and meadows of Fryern Park before reaching Perrett's Farm with its stunning views of the South Downs and West Chiltington. From here we continue to Hareswith and then follow ancient tracks to East Wantley and back to Storrington via Love Lane.
Sun. 21^st	10:00 am	Julie & Martin	4	2		Cootham	Storrington Library	2
Our walk takes us through the quite lanes and farmland to Cootham via the Glebe Meadow and Kithurst Park. We then cross the Parham Glider Field and pass a wooded stream before going back into Storrington.
Sat. 27^th	2:00 pm	Malcolm	3.6	2		Parham Glider Field	Storrington Library	2
This walk takes us through quiet lanes and farmland to Cootham via the Glebe meadow and Kithurst Park. The route then takes us across Parham Glider Field and beside a wooded stream before returning us to the village.
Sun. 28^th	10:00 am	Malcolm	4	3	a	Lee Farm	Kithurst Hill C.P	0
This is a slightly more ambitious downland walk. The route takes us into the heart of the rolling downs up above Storrington. Meet at Kithurst Hill Car Park
June
Thrs. 1^st	6:45 pm	Janet	3.6	3	a	Long Furlong	Chantry Park Car Park	a
This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy an evening exploring the area that lies between Blackpatch and Harrow Hills as we as we progress towards Long Furlong which lies to the south in Patching Parish.
Sat. 3^rd	8:30 am	Linda	3.6	2		Under the downs	Storrington Library	4
This is an opportunity to explore the ancient downland turf behind Storrington. The walk takes us through Old Storrington to Kithurst and from there we follow footpaths, which take us along the foot of the South Downs before returning to Storrington past Chantry waterfall.
Sat. 3^rd	2:00 pm	Angela & Hugh	2.7	2		Rackham Hill	Kithurst Hill Car Park	0
This walk takes us from Kithurst Hill Car Park in the direction of Amberley. We pass Springhead Hill with its views of Parham Park and circle around the historic Rackham Hill and return back to the car park.
Sun. 4^th	10:00 am	Angela & Hugh	5	3		Stopham	Stopham Bridge	a
This walk takes us via pretty Stopham Church and hamlet through woodland into Fittleworth over Hesworth Common and along the River Rother. We then cross fields to Coldwaltham where we join the Arun/Wey- South Path, and back to the start via Hardham.
Sat. 10^th	2:00 pm	Mick & Susan	3.6	2		Parham Glider Field	Storrington Library	2
This walk takes us through quiet lanes and farmland to Cootham via the Glebe meadow and Kithurst Park. The route then takes us across Parham Glider Field and beside a wooded stream before returning us to the village.
Sun. 11^th	11:00 am	Mick & Susan	3	3	a	Chanctonbury Ring	Washington South Downs Way Car Park	0
Chanctonbury Ring dates back to Bronze Age Times and is a significant landscape feature for many of us living in Horsham District. This walk is an opportunity to visit this special site and enjoy extensive views into the bargain. We meet in the Car park at the southern end of Washington Village just before the junction with the A24 (Grid Ref. TQ 120-119)
Sun. 11^th	2:00 pm	Klara	2.5	1		Kithurst Hill	Kithurst Hill Car Park	0
This lovely downland walk takes us along part of the South Downs Way to Chantry Post. The walk offers superb views over Storrington and Sullington. The paths are good and the route is fairly flat and thus makes an ideal level 1 walk.
Thrs. 15^th	6:45 pm	Janet	5	3		Pulbrough Brooks	Pulbrough Library	6
This walk takes us through Pulbrough village and on to the farmland beyond. It incorporates a section of Pulbrough Brooks (well known for its bird life) and takes us past the quaint little church at Wiggonholt before returning to the village via the banks of the River Arun
Sat. 17th	2:00 pm	Julie & Martin	5.7	3		Amberley Wildbrooks	Rackham Old School	8
This is one of our longer walks. We set off from Rackham Hall (Old School) Car Park and head out through woodland and minor roads to Greatham Bridge. Here we join the Wey South Path which runs besides the River Arun before crossing the spectacular Amberley Wild Brooks, an internationally important site for birds. From here we return through Amberley Village to Rackham. Note: Route may change after wet weather. Please take particular care not to park in front of accommodation adjoining the Old School or block access lane.
Sun. 18^th	10:00 am	Julie & Martin	3.3	2		Sullington Church	Storrington Library	4
This walk takes us through Storrington and out across farmland to the waterfall at Chantry before heading off towards Sullington Church. This picturesque church nestles at the foot of the downs on a working farm with its adjacent Manor House. We return to the village through fields and woodland passing Chantry Mill on route.
Sat. 24^th	2:00 pm	Mick & Susan	2.7	2		Rackham Hill	Kithurst Hill Car Park	0
This walk takes us from Kithurst Hill Car Park in the direction of Amberley. We pass Springhead Hill with its views of Parham Park and circle around the historic Rackham Hill and return back to the car park.
Sun. 25^th	To celebrate the 5^th Anniversary of Storrington Health Walks we are holding a special picnic. You will see below that we are planning 2 walks a level 2 and a level 3 both departing at different times. The plan is for walkers to bring some picnic food that they are happy to share with others to the start of the walk and we will transport it for you to the picnic site we have chosen above Amberley Museum. Tea, coffee and cake will be available as usual. Walkers from both walks will join together for the picnic before all returning the 2.5 miles back to the car park. Please note both walks include a steep hill, also note that there are no toilets at the picnic site.
Sun. 25^th	10:00 am	Brenda?	7	3	a	North Stoke – Picnic Walk	Kithurst Hill Car Park	4
This walk is for some of our more ambitious walkers. We follow the South Downs Way to Amberley and from their walk along the banks of the river Arun to South Stoke. From South Stoke we follow the gentle slopes back into the heart of the South Downs before returning to the car park.
Sun. 25^th	11:00 am	Tbc	5	2	a	Downs Farm – Picnic Walk	Kithurst Hill Car Park	0
Today's route takes us off the beaten track along footpaths towards Downs Farm high above Amberley. From here we drop down to our picnic site before returning to Kithurst Hill along the South Downs Way.
July
Sat. 1^st	2:00 pm	Mick & Susan	4.4	3	a	Houghton	Whiteways Car Park	2
This walk provides fantastic views of the Arun Valley. The route includes parts of the South Downs Way and Monarch's Way (taken by Charles 2nd as he fled after the Battle of Worcester) and stretches of the banks of the River Arun. We meet at Whiteways Car Park which is at the top of Houghton Hill.
Sun. 2^nd	10:00 am	Mick & Susan	3	2		Kithurst South Circular	Kithurst Hill Car Park	0
This walk complements our other short downland walks departing from Kithurst Hill. This circular walk follows bridle paths towards Welpham Hill and offers good views towards Arundel Castle. On previous walks in this area we have occasionally spotted deer, wild hare and buzzards. Our luck may just be in today

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