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View of Shimmings Valley – Black Horse Inn Byworth loop from Petworth

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View of Shimmings Valley – Black Horse Inn Byworth loop from Petworth

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View of Shimmings Valley – Black Horse Inn Byworth loop from Petworth

01:34

5.56km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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700 m

View of Shimmings Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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823 m

View from the Sacred Heart Footpath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Please mind this is on footpath. No cycling. It is a short walk with stunning views.

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2.09 km

Narrow Path in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

could be muddy in the wet

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2.39 km

Trees by the Lake, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

starts off down with short road stint to big off road incline

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3.93 km

This is a beautifully renovated pub in the small hamlet of Byworth. Plenty of seating both inside and out and a good selection of mains and smaller meals. Opening times: Mon-Thurs 12:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00 and Sun 12:00-20:00.

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4.80 km

Wooden Bridge Over Stream, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Bridge

This is highlighted as being closed. It is accessible but it is fragile.

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5.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.47 km

1.26 km

720 m

641 m

373 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.60 km

1.26 km

720 m

704 m

248 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

31°C

17°C

0 %

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View of Shimmings Valley – Black Horse Inn Byworth loop from Petworth

View of Shimmings Valley

View from the Sacred Heart Footpath

Narrow Path in South Downs National Park

Trees by the Lake, South Downs National Park

Black Horse Inn Byworth

Wooden Bridge Over Stream, South Downs National Park

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