Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 15, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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699 m

View of Shimmings Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views across the Shimmings Valley are stunning at any time of year.

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1.86 km

Narrow Path in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

could be muddy in the wet

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4.17 km

Flexham Park Woodland Trails

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A spider's web of trails explores this area of commercial woodland, not far from the hamlet of Bedham in the South Downs National Park. Large areas of chestnut coppice are …

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7.70 km

Stone Well in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural

8.74 km

Fittleworth Stores & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Well stocked shop and a decent cafe.

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8.83 km

Fittleworth Village

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Surrounded by various trails that explore a vibrant patchwork of heathland, woodland and commons, Fittleworth is a delightful little village in the South Downs National Park.

Directly west of the …

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9.38 km

Hesworth Common

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Approximately 100 acres (40 ha) of bracken and heather heathland with areas of woodland, Hesworth Common offers some beautiful views across the South Downs. The striking yellow bog asphodel thrives …

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15.3 km

Petworth is a village that plays host to the 17th-century stately home Petworth House and its magnificent deer park. The famous landscape architect Lancelot 'Capability' Brown designed the grounds.

Whilst …

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15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.01 km

4.27 km

3.06 km

2.22 km

713 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.92 km

4.80 km

2.82 km

2.17 km

508 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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View of Shimmings Valley – Hesworth Common loop from Petworth

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Narrow Path in South Downs National Park

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