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

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1. View of Shimmings Valley – Hesworth Common loop from Petworth

15.8km

04:18

240m

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

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2. Hesworth Common – View of Shimmings Valley loop from Coldwaltham

19.2km

05:17

320m

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

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3. Fittleworth Wood loop from Fittleworth

7.42km

02:03

130m

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

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Alex Foxfield

January 25, 2021

Fittleworth Wood has a certain amount of mystique. Legend tells of the Hissing Worm of Fittleworth, living in the trees and spraying venom at passers-by. The 19th-century folklorist Charlotte Latham resided here and wrote many fables and tales.

The 'wood magic' of Fittleworth Wood is said by some to have been the inspiration for Elgar's new Violin Sonata. There's also said to be a little, one-legged wooden bear loose amongst the trees. Visitors bring the cub gifts and he is often garbed in seasonal wear come the festive season.

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Elevation 80 m

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

Fittleworth Wood

1. View of Shimmings Valley – Hesworth Common loop from Petworth

2. Hesworth Common – View of Shimmings Valley loop from Coldwaltham

3. Fittleworth Wood loop from Fittleworth

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