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: February 16, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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22 m

Petworth Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Petworth is a market town known for its picturesque setting, historic architecture, and the grand Petworth House, a stately home with an extensive art collection.

The town features a medieval …

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441 m

Tunnel to the Gardens, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Structure

Tunnel under the gardens not the deer park (gates locked at 8pm BST and 6PM GMT)

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987 m

View of Upper Pond

Highlight • Lake

The views over the water of Upper Pond are beautiful. Such a stunning place to stop for a while and take stock of your surroundings.

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1.66 km

Ancient Oak Tree in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful open parkland with lakes to wander round. Ideal for a picnic

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3.51 km

Petworth Deer Park

Highlight • Forest

5.98 km

Petworth Deer Park

Highlight • Forest

Petworth Deer Park is a stunning country parkland that boasts ancient oak trees, scenic ponds, stunning architecture and, of course, a magnificent herd of fallow deer that has roamed the …

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6.59 km

Viewpoint

7.51 km

View of Petworth House from Upper Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Upper Pond is a picturesque stretch of water that’s surrounded by lush parkland and ancient oaks. From this spot, you get a view of Petworth House across the water.

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8.75 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.76 km

2.60 km

2.09 km

245 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.19 km

2.69 km

700 m

424 m

371 m

362 m

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Thursday 2 April

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Tunnel to the Gardens, South Downs National Park

View of Upper Pond

Ancient Oak Tree in South Downs National Park

Petworth Deer Park

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