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October – December 2016

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. Typically under 90 minutes over easy terrain and accessible for most people. 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 The Horsham Society, Steyning Downland Scheme, Storrington Conservation Society and Horsham Town Community Partnership.

Celebrate International Older People’s day on 3 October 2016

Age UK Horsham District, works with older people to support them in staying “Full of Life”.

Older people are invited to join them in a free event from 10am to 4pm on 3 October 2016 at Lavinia House, Dukes Square, Horsham, RH12 1GZ.

Come along spend a morning, afternoon, or all day with us. We want people to try something different and in return we will provide them with a free lunch.

Try something new like Zumba, Pilates, Yoga or gentle armchair exercises; go for an informative walk around Horsham with the Horsham Society; learn to skype or use the internet; try flower arranging, sushi making or an art class; visit the new Horsham ‘Men in Sheds’ project and more.

If you think you might need help getting to the event, get in touch and we will try to help with the support of our partners at Horsham District Community Transport.

For more info or to book your place call 01403 260 560 or email

WEEKLY WALKS

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 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.

19 Oct 9 & 30 Nov 21 Dec Emmy 01403 255517

12 Oct 2 &23 Nov 14 Dec Wyn 01403 256630

5 & 26 Oct 16 Nov 7 & 28 Dec 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

Note: HDC has introduced a charge of 50p for parking at Southwater County Park

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Sat 1 10:00am The Burgh 4.5 miles 1 hr 45 mins Level 3

Walk 3023. Meet at Kithurst Hill car park (TQ070124). A pleasant walk which takes us into the very heart of the South Downs. The Car Park is off the Storrington to Amberley Road (B2139). It is a left turn 1.3 miles from Tesco's roundabout in Storrington. After taking the turning, drive to the Car Park at the very top of the hill. The walk includes a long gentle incline. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided.

Mick Denness on 01903 745971 or email

Sun 2 10:00am Amberley Wildbrooks 5.7 miles 2.5 hrs Level 3

Walk 3012. Meet at Rackham Old School, RH20 2EU. This walk explores Amberley Wildbrooks which forms part of the flood plain of the River Arun. The walk also takes in part of Amberley Village with its chocolate box, thatched cottages. The route can be muddy and is liable to change if flooded. It contains some stiles. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided. Please park considerately.

Mick Denness on 01903 745971 or email .

Sun 2 10:30am Leechpool & Owlbeech Weekend Walk 2.3 miles 30 or 75 mins Health

Walk 1027. Meet at Leechpool Wood car park, Harwood Rd B2195, Horsham. Choose 30 or 75 mins walk. 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

Mon 3 10:00am Blacksmith Arms, Adversane 5 miles 2 hrs 30 mins Level 2

Walk 2073. Meet at Blacksmiths Arms car park, Adversane. A figure of eight walk to the River Arun and canal, passing through woodland, tracks, field paths and quiet lanes. A few minor ascents and stiles. Varied walk with views of Wisborough Green church. Dogs allowed (must be on leads through fields). As we are parking in the pub car park it would be nice for walkers to have a drink or lunch there. Contact pub on 01403 782809 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 programme

Tue 4 10:30am Warnham (1) 2+ miles 60 - 90 mins Health

Walk 1006. Meet at Village Hall car park in Hollands Way, RH12 3RH (TQ156335). Some gentle slopes and may be muddy. New walkers welcome. No dogs. Emmy 01403 255517

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. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Wed 5 10:00am Rudgwick Brickworks (2) 4 - 5 miles 2 Hrs Level 2

Walk 2230. Meet in the The Milk Churn, Rudgwick Brickworks, Lynwick Street, RH12 3DH. From Horsham, take the A281, turn right at the Fox Inn, into Lynwick Street, then one mile on left, just over the bridge. Walk along the Downs Link and surrounding countryside. Can be muddy in places. Keith 01403 823436

Wed 5 10:30am Horsham Park Stroll 1+ mile 30 or 60 mins Health

Walk 1007. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Wed 5 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

Thu 6 10:00am Ockley Forest Green 5.3 miles 2 hrs 30 mins Level 2

Walk 2107. Park/meet in the car park just off the A29 on the Horsham side of the village cricket field (TQ146399). A fairly flat circular walk mostly over farmland on the Sussex/Surrey border. Good views of the North Downs. Many interesting old farm buildings and houses along the way. Some stiles and wet and muddy in places. No dogs. Geoff 01403 258180

Thu 6 11:00am Billingshurst (2) 2.3 miles 60 mins Health

Walk 1013. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Fri 7 10:30am St Mary’s Church, Horsham 2.5 miles 90 mins Health

Walk 1002. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Fri 7 11:00am Barns Green (1) 2 miles 60 mins Health

Walk 1010. Meet by the Barns Green village sign at the corner of the Green near the Barns Green Village Club, 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 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

NEW WALK

Sat 8 10:30am Sumners Pond (3) 4 miles 2 hrs Level 2

Walk 2254. 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 after rain. No dogs as Livestock. Douglas 01403 268807 or Jane 01403 261672

Sat 8 2:00pm Thakeham Circular 3 miles 1.5 hrs Level 2

Walk 2040. Meet in Thakeham Church car park, RH20 3EP. This popular short walk explores the tracks, footpaths and byways north of Thakeham Village. Parts of this route can be wet and muddy. Dogs welcome. Refreshments provided. Not suitable for buggies as the route includes stiles.

Mick Denness on 01903 745971 or email

Sun 9 10:00am Washington to Steyning Circular 9 miles 3 hrs 30 mins Level 3

Walk 3100. Meet in Washington South Downs Way car park (TQ120119). This walk follows the foot of the South Downs towards Steyning before heading home with a steep climb up to the South Downs Way. The return journey is past Chanctonbury Ring with wonderful views to the North Downs. The route includes a steep hill. Dogs welcome. Refreshments are provided.

Mick Denness on 01903 745971 or email

Sun 9 10:30am Leechpool & Owlbeech Weekend Walk 2.3 miles 30 or 75 mins Health

Walk 1027. Meet at Leechpool Wood car park, Harwood Rd B2195, Horsham. Choose 30 or 75 mins walk. 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

Mon 10 9:35am Pulborough (Bus and Walk) 5 miles 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. Access via New Place Road and continue ahead into Link Lane, keeping the recreation ground on your right.Then turn first right to car park besidethe sports club building. No dogs. BRING BUS PASS. Various walks in Pulborough / Petworth / Midhurst area - PLEASE RING FOR DETAILS Mike P 01798 874319

Mon 10 10:00am Shere 6 miles 2 hrs 45 mins Level 3

Walk 3131. Meet in the Shere Village Car Park at the rear of Shere Museum, GU5 5HE (TQ073479). Access via London Lane. A circular walk climbing the North Downs to go west to Newlands Corner (where we can stop for a cuppa!!) and then back to Shere. Some hills and stiles. No Dogs. Mike 01403 242564

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

Walk 1001. See Weekly Walks at start of programme

Tue 11 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 11 10:00am Broadbridge Heath Circular 4.5 miles 2 hrs 15 mins Level 2

Walk 2211. Meet at Broadbridge Heath recreation ground, at the junction of Old Guildford Road with Broadbridge Heath Road, RH12 3JY (TQ149317). Lay-by and on-street parking. A mostly level walk along hard tracks (including the Downs Link) and country footpaths west of the village. There are some interesting features along the route and views across open fields. One high stile. Can be wet and muddy. No dogs please as we may encounter livestock. Lynne 01403 268157