Free, Sociable, Family Friendly Walks Led by Volunteers. No Need to Book, Just Turn-Up

Walks Programme

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.

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 a 30 or 75 mins gentle walk around the riverside in the North Heath area. Refreshment and toilets in the pub after the walk. Ann & John 01403 268885

Tue 10am 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 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. (Except school holiday weeks, please ring or check dates in the listings below) Carol 01403 263201

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 ask if you require a lift. PLEASE RING FOR DETAILS. Ron 01403 265925 or 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, please wear suitable footwear. Free disk parking for 2 hrs (disk available from Library at 50p) or from the Leisure Centre. Dogs on leads are allowed.

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 through field of sheep or cattle. FREE tea, coffee, hot soup, hot chocolate, juice and biscuits. FREE dog biscuits and fresh water for doggies! Toilets in St Mary’s Church (agreed with Sexton). 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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January

Sun 1 10:00am Wiggonholt Common and Parham Park 5.2 miles 2 hrs Level 3

Walk 3036. Meet in the RSPB Wiggonholt Overflow Car Park, RH20 2EL. This walk takes us through the RSPB reserve and along quiet roads and footpaths to Parham Park grounds with its veteran trees and herd of deer. Dogs welcome, refreshments provided. Mick Denness on 01903 745971

Mon 2 10:45am North Heath, Horsham 2 miles 30 or 75 mins Health

Walk 1001. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Mon 2 10:45am Something Fishy at Sumners Pond 4+ miles 2 hrs Level 2

Walk 2143. 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. Lovely walk around a working farm, through beautiful woodland and peaceful meadows, some stiles. No dogs. Douglas 01403 268807,Jane 01403 261672 or Pauline 01403 240419

Tue 3 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 3 12:00pm Conservatory Café, Horsham Park 3.3 miles 1 hr 15 Level 2

Walk 2003. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Wed 4 10:00am Henfield Byways 2-3 miles 1 hr Health

Walk 1033. Meet Henfield Library, High Street, Henfield, BN5 9HN. Lovely walk around the twittens, ginnells and snickets of Henfield. May be extended if walkers wish to walk further. No dogs. Anne 01273 493671

Wed 4 10:30am Horsham Park Stroll 1+ mile 30 or 60 mins Health

Walk 1007. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Thu 5 11:00am Billingshurst (2) 2.3 miles 60 mins Health

Walk 1013. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Fri 6 9.30am Cowfold 4 - 5 miles 1.5 - 2 hrs Level 2

Meet at Cowfold Recreation Ground, Cowfold, West Sussex, RH13 8BL. (TQ 214 226)

Mid Sussex Healthy Walks 01444 477110

Fri 6 10:00 am Outwood 7 miles 3 hrs Level 3

Meet at National Trust car park opposite the mill (near RH1 5PW). Gatwick Greenspace Countryside Walks. Peter 07923 466366 Louise 07834 983425

Fri 6 10:30am St Mary’s Church, Horsham 2.5 miles 90 mins Health

Walk 1002. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Fri 6 11:00am Southwater (1) 2.6 miles 30 or 75 mins Health

Walk 1009. Meet in car park of the Country Park, (off Cripplegate Lane, RH13 7UN). Walkers can choose to walk for 30 or 75 minutes along bridleways and country lanes and return via the Downs Link. No stiles, but can be muddy. Not suitable for wheelchairs or prams. The café and toilets at the Park will be open. Dogs allowed on a lead. 50p parking charge applies at the Country Park. Jill 07780 701184

Sat 7 9.30am Bolney 5 - 7 miles 2 - 3 hrs Level 3

Meet at Bolney Recreation Ground, Batchelors Field, The Street, Bolney, RH17 5PG (TQ 262 233)

Mid Sussex Healthy Walks 01444 477110

Sat7 10.30 Sumners Pond (2) 4 miles 2 hrs Level 2

Walk 2241. Park opposite the Barn (RH13 0PR, TQ124268). 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. Can be muddy in places. No dogs, there may be Livestock. Douglas 01403 268807,Jane 01403 261672 or Pauline 01403 240419

Sat 7 2:00pm Warminghurst Church 4.7 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 3

Walk 3024. Meet at Georges Lane NT car park, Storrington, RH20 3JH. This route explores ancient tracks and byways to Warmingshurst. We will have time to explore the redundant church at Warmingshurst, a 13th-century sandstone church with splendid views across to Chanctonbury Ring. The route is quite easy walking. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.

Mick Denness on 01903 745971 or email

Sun 8 10:00am Three Woods Walk 8 miles 3 hrs Level 3

Walk 3092. Meet in Glebe Surgery car park, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LR. Refreshments provided. Mick Denness on 01903 745971 or email

Mon 8 10:00am Pulborough (Circular Walk) 4- 5 miles 2 - 3 hrs Level 3

Walk 3069. Meet at Pulborough’s public car park, Brooks Way, RH20 2BQ. In the centre of Pulborough, turn down beside Oddfellows Arms PH. No dogs. Chatter Cheema 07720 714 306

Mon 9 10:30am Slinfold Stroll 3 miles 1 hr 30 mins Level 2

Walk 2225. Meet at St Peter’s Church in the middle of the village, RH12 0RR. A gentle walk passing some lovely old houses in the village and taking in part of the Downs Link. Flat, with one short slope. Can be muddy. No dogs. Jill 07780 701184 or Jean 07734 323321

Mon 9 10:45am North Heath, Horsham 2 miles 30 or 75 mins Health

Walk 1001. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Tue 10 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 (entrance TQ245347). Wooded area with some open heathland, meadows and ponds, easy walk with well defined paths. Nature Reserve area with toilets next to the Countryside Centre. No dogs. Emmy 01403 255517 or Richard 01403 230293

Tue 9 10:00am Pulborough (Circular Walk) 4- 5 miles 2 - 3 hrs Level 3

Walk 3069. Meet at Pulborough’s public car park, Brooks Way, RH20 2BQ. In the centre of Pulborough, turn down beside the Oddfellows Arms PH. No dogs. Mike P 01798 874319

Tue 10 12:00pm Conservatory Café, Horsham Park 3.3 miles 1 hr 15 Level 2

Walk 2003. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Tue 10 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 01403 265925 or 07933 106663

Wed 11 10:30am Horsham Park Stroll 1+ mile 30 or 60 mins Health

Walk 1007. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Thu 12 10:00am South Downs 5 - 7 miles 2 - 3 hrs Level 3

Meet Ditchling Recreation Ground Car Park, Lewes Road, Ditchling. BN6 8TY. (TQ 331 149)

Mid Sussex Healthy Walks 01444 477110

Thu 12 10:00am Southwater Footpaths and Lanes (1) 5.5 miles 2.5 hrs Level 2

Walk 2217. Park in the car park of Southwater Country Park, (off Cripplegate Lane, RH13 7UN, TQ161259). Mainly flat, circular walk, across fields and along quiet tracks and lanes. Some stiles. Good views to the South Downs. The cafe at the Park will be open. No dogs, we may encounter cattle. Please note there is a 50p parking charge at the Country Park. Lynne 01403 268157

Thu 12 11:00am Billingshurst (2) 2.3 miles 60 mins Health

Walk 1013. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Fri 13 10:30am St Mary’s Church, Horsham 2.5 miles 90 mins Health

Walk 1002. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Fri 13 10:00am Broadfield and Bewbush 4 miles 2 hrs Level 2

Meet Buchan Country Park car park (RH11 9HQ). TQ 247 348. Gatwick Greenspace Countryside Walks

Brenda 07847 022288

Fri 13 11:00am Barns Green (1) 2 miles 60 mins Health

Walk 1010. Meet in the 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 Cheema 07720 714306

Sat 14 8:30am Washington and Findon Valley 6.5 miles 2 hrs 45 mins Level 3

Walk 3015. Meet at Washington Southdowns Way car park (TQ120119). Explore the downland from Washington in the direction of Church Wood, returns via Chanctonbury Ring and the South Downs Way. Car park is at the southern end of Washington Village just before Washington Borstal joins the A24. Take the rough track to the car park on the left, just before the A24 junction. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided. Mick Denness on 01903 745971 or email

Sat 14 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

Sat 14 10:00am Broadbridge Heath to Christ’s Hospital 3 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2

Walk 2228. Park in the Leisure Centre car park near the top of the Tesco car park at Broadbridge Heath. Meet outside the Leisure Centre entrance. This is a there-and-back walk through the new housing estate at Wickhurst Green, through fields alongside the river Arun, and woods to Christs Hospital. Generally a flat walk but there will be mud in places. Some stiles to be negotiated. Well behaved dogs on a lead welcome. Liz 01403 263920 or Simon 01403 260599