Walks Program
Free, sociable, family friendly walks led by volunteers. No need to book, just turn-up.
Health Walks are aimed at beginners and those with long term health conditions. Under 1.5 hours over easy terrain. Health Walks are supported by Walking for Health (accredited by the national Walking for Health scheme managed by the Ramblers & Macmillan Cancer Support).
Level 2 and 3 Walks are longer, more strenuous and may include hills and stiles. These walks are supported by Horsham District Council and some are organised in conjunction with groups such as Steyning Downland Scheme and Storrington Conservation Society.
Don’t forget the Annual Riverside Walk
Saturday 15th July 10:00am Annual Riverside Walk 13 miles 4.5 hrs
A circular route which virtually encompasses the town of Horsham using paths along various watercourses and passes through woodland, pastures and farmland.
Meet at the Rugby Club in Hammerpond Road (RH13 6PJ). Clear directional signage and trained Stewards will ensure the correct route is followed. Major crossings will be manned.
Refreshment and toilets at New House Farm, Warnham Nature Reserve and Chesworth Farm.
If you decide not to walk the whole route you can take the free minibus back to the start.
Please register (optional) by sending an email to:
Organised by Horsham Town Community Partnership and sponsored by North Horsham Parish Council and the three Neighbourhood Councils, Denne, Forest and Trafalgar.
You can download this program from:
https://www.horsham.gov.uk/leisurepages/Leisure/sports/outdoor-sports/walking
You can download this program from:
https://www.horsham.gov.uk/leisurepages/Leisure/sports/outdoor-sports/walking
For a printed version of this program, complete the form below and send it with a cheque payable to “Horsham District Council”.
You will receive a copy of the program every 3 months until the end of the program year
If you have a leisure access card you can receive program for free. For eligibility and to apply for a leisure access card call 01403 215263
Annual subscription / £8.00 for 4 programsYou can download Self Guided walks in the district complete with a map of the route from: https://www.hdsd.org.uk/Active-Recreation/walking
For a printed set of self guided walks send a £2 cheque payable to “Horsham District Council”
Printed self guided walks with route maps / £2.00 for a pack of 14 walksName……………………………………………………..………………...………………
Address……………………………………………………………………………….….…
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Please send it to: Horsham District Council
Community Services
Parkside, Chart Way
Horsham RH12 1RL
If you have any queries or for a program in large print contact Chatter Cheema,
Health Walks Coordinator on 07720 714 306 or email:
WEEKLY WALKS
Mon 10:00am Lindfield 1 mile 30 mins Health
Meet Lindfield Common Car Park, Backwoods Lane Mid Sussex Healthy Walks 01444 477110
Mon 10:45am North Heath, Horsham 2 miles 30 or 75 mins Health
Walk 1001. Meet Sussex Barn pub car park, off North Heath Lane, junction with St Mark’s Lane, RH12 5PJ. Choose 30 or 75 mins gentle walk around the North Heath area riverside. Refreshment and toilets in pub. Ann & John 01403 268885
Tue 10:00am Burgess Hill 1 Mile 30 mins Health
Meet Sidney West Rec Ground, Leylands Rd, Burgess Hill. Mid Sussex Healthy Walks 01444 477110
Tue 12:00pm Conservatory Café, Horsham Park 3.3 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 2
Walk 2003. Meet at Horsham Park bandstand by café, RH12 1RJ. Walk through town, Causeway, Denne Hill and return by a gentle descent via Pedlars Way and Chesworth Farm. Can be muddy. Refreshments and toilets in café. No dogs. Except school hol weeks, ring or check dates in listings. Carol 01403 263201
Wed/Sun 2.30pm Horsham Heritage Guided walks 2 miles 90 mins Level 2
Walk 2238. Meet outside the Museum in the Causeway. Do you know much about the history of Horsham? Guided historical walk around Horsham to learn more about it's history and to see the changes that have happened over the past centuries. Supported by The Horsham Society. Jill 07780 701184
Tue/Wed 7:00pm Ron’s Evening Walks 5-7 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3
Walk 3031. For experienced walkers over difficult terrain. Very social walk that usually ending in a pub. You WILL be walking in the dark, bring good torch. Dogs allowed. Car sharing encouraged, please ring if you require a lift and for further details. Ron 07933 106663
Wed 10:30am Horsham Park Stroll 1+ mile 30 or 60 mins Health
Walk 1007. Meet at bandstand in Carfax (RH12 1FD). Choose a 30 or 60 mins flat walk on good paths, an incline under Albion Way, around park and pond. Suitable for elderly and those recovering from illness. Wheelchairs and buggies welcome. Stop for a coffee in Conservatory Café. Dogs must be kept on a lead.
Emmy 01403 255517 or Wyn 01403 256630 or Doreen 01403 230293
Thu 11:00am Billingshurst (2) 2.3 miles 60 mins Health
Walk 1013. Meet at Billingshurst Library, Mill Lane, RH14 9JZ. Walk around Billingshurst‘s footpaths or Jubilee Fields. Stay for coffee afterwards. Can be muddy, wear suitable footwear. Dogs on leads allowed. Parking 75p per hour - annual parking permits are available Jean 01403 581865 or Chris 01403 782745
Fri 10:30am St Mary’s Church, Horsham 2.5 miles 90 mins Health
Walk 1002. Meet outside St Mary’s Church in Causeway, Horsham, RH12 1HE. Walk along public footpaths and private estates by special permission through farmland or edge of woodland. No stiles, gentle slopes. Wheelchairs and buggies welcome. Keep dogs on lead if passing sheep or cattle. FREE tea, coffee, juice, hot soup, hot chocolate and biscuits. FREE dog biscuits and water for doggies! Toilets in St Mary’s Church. Peter and Viv Tobutt 01403 260783
Fri 11am Haywards Heath 1+ miles 30 mins Health
Meet at Age UK, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath Mid Sussex Healthy Walks 01444 450248
Fri 11am Burgess Hill 1 miles 30 mins Health
Meet Age UK (Cherry Tree Activity Centre) Fairfield Rd. Mid Sussex Healthy Walks 01444 236497
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April
Sat 1 10:45am Crawley Down East Imberhorne Lane 4.5 miles 2 hrs Level 2
Walk 2089. Meet at Hazel Way/Cob Close junction, Crawley Down, RH10 4EX. A variety of countryside walks. Gently undulating terrain, tracks, fields etc. We may encounter animals. Pat 01342 712591
Sat 1 2:00pm Fryern Park 3 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 2
Walk 2042. Meet in Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR. This lovely short walk offers uninterrupted views towards the South Downs as route goes through Fryern Park with its landscaped pleasure gardens and waterfall. Includes stiles. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.
Mick Denness 01903 745971
Sun 2 10:00am Downs Farm 6 miles 2 hrs 30 mins Level 3
Walk 3013. Meet Kithurst Hill Car Park (TQ070124) – off Storrington to Amberley Road Take the left turn 1.3miles from Tesco's roundabout, Storrington. After taking the turning, drive to the Car Park at the very top of the hill. This wonderful walk goes away from the South Downs Way to a little explored area of the Downs. The walk includes a steep hill. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided. Mick Denness 01903 745971
Sun 2 10:30am Leechpool & Owlbeech Weekend Walk 2.3 miles 1 hr 15 mins Health
Walk 1027. Meet at Leechpool Wood car park, Harwood Rd (B2195), Horsham. Woodland walk following main paths, a small part of the walk will be on narrower paths with tree roots, stubs and uneven ground. Some inclines. Can be muddy. Dogs on a lead welcome. Armelle 01403 260342
Sun 2 2:30pm Horsham Heritage Guided Walks 2 miles 90 mins Level 2
Walk 2238. Meet outside the Museum in the Causeway. A guided historical walk around Horsham to learn more about it's history and changes that have happened over the past centuries. Jill 07780 701184
Mon 3 10:00am West Grinstead Church & Downs Link 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2
Walk 2098. Meet at West Sussex County Council car park next to the Downs Link at West Grinstead, immediately east of Orchard Restaurant (RH13 8LU). The car park is hard to find as the sign is tucked away especially if you are coming from the west. The car park entrance is opposite Park Lane. This walk involves walking along the Downs Link and fields to view a church and a walk along the River Adur. Well behaved dogs welcome. Irene 01403 783637 / 07790 420752
Mon 3 10:45am North Heath, Horsham 2 miles 30 or 75 mins Health
Walk 1001. See Weekly Walks at start of program
Tue 4 9:30am Buchan Country Park (2) 3 miles 1 hr Level 2
Walk 2167. Meet in the car park off Horsham Road (A2220), RH11 9HQ, on the Crawley to Horsham side of the dual carriageway. Largely wooded area with some open heathland, meadows and ponds. Easy walk on well defined paths. There is a Nature Reserve area and the Countryside Centre may be open. Toilets are located next to the Countryside Centre. No dogs. Emmy 01403 255517 or Richard 01403 230293
NEW WALK
Tue 4 10:00am Barns Green going North 5 miles 2 hrs 15 mins Level 2
Walk 2206. Meet in the new car park above the Village Hall, Barns Green RH13 OPT (approached across the yellow road markings in front of the Village Hall). Across fields and through woodland. Some stiles, some slight inclines. Spring flowers. Good views. Can be muddy. No dogs as we may encounter livestock.
Lynne 01403 268157 or Tony 01403 269232
Tue 4 11:00am Health Centre, Steyning 2 miles 75 mins Health
Walk 1502. Meet at Steyning Health Centre, Tanyard Lane, BN44 3RJ (TQ176113). Various routes, some inclines, one stile, takes in parts of Steyning and the outskirts. Can be muddy across fields, please wear sensible footwear. Toilets available in Health Centre. Ann 01903 297553 / Jacky 01903 815543
Tue 4 12:00pm Conservatory Café, Horsham Park 3.3 miles 1 hr 15 Level 2
Walk 2003. Meet at bandstand in Horsham Park, by café, RH12 1RJ. Walk through town, Causeway and walk up Denne Hill. Return by a gentle descent via Pedlars Way and Chesworth Farm. Can be muddy. Refreshments and toilets in the café. No dogs. Carol 01403 263201
Tue 4 7:00pm Ron’s Evening Walks 5-7 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3
Walk 3031. For experienced walkers over difficult terrain. Very social walk that usually ending in a pub. You WILL be walking in the dark, bring good torch. Dogs allowed. Car sharing encouraged, please ask if you require a lift. Please ring for details. Ron 07933 106663
Wed 5 10:30am Horsham Park Stroll 1+ mile 30 or 60 mins Health
Walk 1007. See Weekly Walks at start of program Emmy 01403 255517
Wed 5 2:30pm Horsham Heritage Guided Walks 2 miles 90 mins Level 2
Walk 2238. Meet outside the Museum in the Causeway. A guided historical walk around Horsham to learn more about it's history and changes that have happened over the past centuries. Jill 07780 701184
Thu 6 11:00am Billingshurst (2) 2.3 miles 60 mins Health
Walk 1013. See Weekly Walks at start of program
Fri 7 10:00am Clayton Windmills 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3
Walk 3039. Meet in the car park (Jack and Jill) Mill Lane, off A273, BN6 9PG. A circular walk, some inclines and a couple of stiles. Beautiful views. No dogs please. Emmy 01403 255517 or Margaret 01403 262311
Fri 7 10:30am St Mary’s Church, Horsham 2.5 miles 90 mins Health
Walk 1002. See Weekly Walks at start of program
Fri 7 11:00am Barns Green (1) 2 miles 60 mins Health
Walk 1010. Meet in new car park above the Village Hall, enter by way of the car park outside the Village Hall which is marked by yellow road markings RH130PT. Firm going underfoot on the outskirts of Barns Green. One gentle incline and some views but can be muddy. Well behaved dogs welcome. Chatter 07720 714306
Sat 8 8:30am Gumber & Great Down 9 miles 4 hrs Level 3
Walk 3119. Meet at the car park just off the Whiteways roundabout at the junction of the A29 and A284, BN18 9FD. Explore parts of the National Trust Slindon Estate's Gumber Farm and Forestry Commission's Houghton Forest. Varied and interesting downland locations. Dogs welcome. Please bring a snack to have half way through the walk. Refreshments provided at end of the walk. Mick Denness 01903 745971
Sat 8 9:00am Wiston/Steyning Downland Dog Walk 2 miles 1 hr 15 mins Level 2
Walk 2163. Meet at Steyning Cricket Pavilion, BN44 3LE. Please park in one of the Steyning car parks as there is limited parking at cricket pavilion. A walk for dog owners into accessible areas of the Steyning Downland Scheme and includes a hill. Supported by HDC & Steyning Downland Scheme. Maximum of two dogs per handler, you are responsible for actions of your dog. Ann 01903 297553 / Hilary 01903 368625
Sat 8 10:00am Itchingfield (2) 3.5 miles 2 hrs Level 3
Walk 3136. Park on the road outside the (now closed) school at Itchingfield. We walk initially on the road and then follow tracks to Sharpenhurst Hill which, on a good day, provides views of the North and South Downs. The walk goes through woods, crosses the railway and follows the railway line to Barns Green. This path is not well maintained and is very uneven in many places. At Barns Green we will pause in the arboretum garden and then return to Itchingfield. Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome.
Liz 01403 263920 or Simon 01403 260599
Sat 8 10.30am Sumners Pond (3) 4 miles 2 hrs Level 2
Walk 2254. Park opposite the Barn (RH13 0PR). From Horsham pass through Barns Green village. Turn right a short distance after the Green passing The Queens Head pub on the left. Signposted Sumners Ponds, Fishery and Campsite. A lovely walk around a working farm, through beautiful woodland and peaceful meadows, some gates and stiles. Maybe muddy in places. No dogs as Livestock.
Douglas 01403 268807 orJane 01403 261672
Sat 8 2:00pm Sullington Warren & Church 4 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 2
Walk 2038. Meet in Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR. This walk visits Sullington Church, a pretty little country church which predates the Doomsday Book. We return via the National Trust's Sullington Warren heathland site. The route contains stiles and can be muddy. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided. Mick Denness 01903 745971