This walk was postponed from February because of rain.
We plan to organise car shares in advance, so will not meet at West Town Car Park.
Park in North Street car park in Midhurst, postcode GU29 9DW, grid reference SU887218 for walk start at 10.00 a.m. at the latest. Car parking charges are very reasonable - £1.40 for 4 hours and £2 for 5 hours (as at Dec. 2025).
The walk starts eastwards and turns north-east by Cowdray Castle, then turns north-westwards and starts a slow and steady climb to Woolbeding Common. There is a glorious view westwards from there of the South Downs as far as Old Winchester Hill, the Hangers and the Greensand Ridge inbetween. We then return southwards across the heathland, with good views of Cocking Down and Heyshott Down. We take Hollist Lane back into Easebourne and cross the River Rother back into Midhurst.
There are no steep climbs or descents and only one stile. The total distance is 8.2 miles with a total ascent of 750 feet.
The route is all on either greensand or tarmac and was not muddy on the recce (December 2025) despite nearly an inch of rainfall two days previously.
Lunch will be in Kemaelli's in North Street, Midhurst, just up from the car park. They will appreciate a pre-order of food.
This is the planned route: