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View of Shimmings Valley – Hesworth Common loop from Petworth

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View of Shimmings Valley – Hesworth Common loop from Petworth

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January 23, 2026

View of Shimmings Valley – Hesworth Common loop from Petworth

Moderate

04:10

15.3km

3.7km/h

220m

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Overview

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

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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

Highlight • Trail

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

Highlight • Trail

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

Highlight • Natural

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

2.26 km

671 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.92 km

4.80 km

2.86 km

2.17 km

508 m

< 100 m

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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

View of Shimmings Valley

Narrow Path in South Downs National Park

Flexham Park Woodland Trails

Stone Well in South Downs National Park

Fittleworth Stores & Café

Fittleworth Village

Hesworth Common

Petworth House and Park

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