Set beautifully on a wooded, sandstone ridge in the western Weald, Bedham is a picturesque, yet tiny hamlet. The hamlet is made up of a few scattered houses, a farmhouse and a pretty, disused school house that doubled up as a church on Sundays.

The tranquillity on offer here made the hamlet a popular escape with artists during the 20th century. Chief amongst them was Edward Elgar, who wrote his four last great works at the timber-framed Brinkwells cottage.

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April 5, 2021

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This is a lovely little isolated hamlet in a commanding position looking north over the Sussex weald. Added bonus of an atmospheric little ruined church in the woods below the top of the hill.

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1. Bedham Old Church loop from Kirdford

7.29km

02:02

130m

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

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2. Bedham Old Church loop from Fittleworth

3.71km

01:00

40m

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

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3. Hesworth Common – Bedham Old Church loop from Kirdford

18.4km

05:06

330m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 150 m

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Location: Fittleworth, Chichester, West Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Bedham Old Church

1. Bedham Old Church loop from Kirdford

2. Bedham Old Church loop from Fittleworth

3. Hesworth Common – Bedham Old Church loop from Kirdford

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