Since 2001, the Knepp Estate has been a rewilding project. Moving from intensive farming to process which restore and regenerate nature, such as free roaming cattle and deer and wetland creation.
The project has been a huge success for nature with rare species such as nightingales, peregrine falcons and turtle doves now resident.
It is a beautiful place to hike.

Ed Flude

August 2, 2020

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Beautiful re wilding Estate

Nik Carter

September 13, 2020

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This is an amazing part of the Knepp Estate with loads of roaming deer and wildlife! The lake is also home to many birds and dragonflies.

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1. Knepp Castle, Knepp Wildland & Shipley Windmill loop from Dial Post

9.60km

02:28

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Knepp Castle Ruins – Knepp Estate Lake loop from Dial Post

5.81km

01:31

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Knepp Estate Lake – Shipley Windmill loop from Dial Post

7.99km

02:03

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Shipley, Horsham, West Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Knepp Wilding Kitchen & Shop

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St Mary's Church, Shipley

Downs Link Entrance at Southwater

Well-Surfaced Section of the Downs Link

View of Chanctonbury Ring

View of Steyning from the Ridge Bridleway

Knepp Estate Lake

1. Knepp Castle, Knepp Wildland & Shipley Windmill loop from Dial Post

2. Knepp Castle Ruins – Knepp Estate Lake loop from Dial Post

3. Knepp Estate Lake – Shipley Windmill loop from Dial Post

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