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

15.8km

04:18

240m

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

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05:16

320m

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3. Fittleworth Village – Bedham Old Church loop from Fittleworth

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02:27

160m

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Elevation 80 m

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Thursday 26 February

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

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Fittleworth Wood

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

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

3. Fittleworth Village – Bedham Old Church loop from Fittleworth

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