Walking Britain Wolstonbury Hill and Pyecombe from Patcham
Introduction to Walk 2236
Nat Park - South Downs
County/Area - West Sussex
Author - Jean Blemings
Length - 11.0 miles / 17.9 km
Ascent - 1580 feet / 479 metres
Time - 7 hours 10 minutes
Grade - moderate
This West Sussex walk uses sections of the Sussex Border Path to explore the area north of Patcham near Brighton. The route includes Wolstonbury Hill and Pyecombe. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers. Travel restrictions for exercise in Wales and Scotland will be lifted in early July.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL11 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL11 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 198 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 198 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
Recommended Books & eBooks
Walks in the South Downs National Park
Guidebook with 40 circular walks throughout the South Downs National Park, exploring the beautiful chalk hills between Eastbourne and Winchester. The walks range from under 5 miles to 11 miles, including Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters, Ditchling Beacon and hundreds of prehistoric sites. Accessible all year, but wild flowers best in spring.
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