BLUEBELL WOODS
WHEN 11am Sunday
MEET The Fox Inn, Patching, car park (map and pub link below)
DISTANCE 4.8 miles (8 km), est. 3 hour walk
ELEVATIONS Between 18 and 106 Metres
TERRAIN Bluebell Woodland, Gentle climb and descent
Just off the A27, the Fox Inn, Patching, has a dedicated and friendly team. There is a large restaurant area and beautiful gardens with views over the West Sussex countryside, perfect for dining, inside or out. Dogs are warmly welcomed in any of the garden areas.
THERE BE DRAGONS!
WHEN 11am Sunday
MEET The George & Dragon, Dragons Green, Shipley, car park (map and pub link below)
DISTANCE 6 miles (10 km), est. 3 hour walk
ELEVATIONS Between 20 and 50 Metres
TERRAIN Minor roads, Woodlands, a couple of short steep climbs ~12% gradient
The George & Dragon is a 200 year old rustic pub with wooden beams, a lovely garden and a great atmosphere. They serve real ale and feature the best of local Sussex produce on a classic, home cooked, pub menu.
DIAL POST
WHEN 11am Sunday
MEET The Crown Inn, Dial Post, car park (map and pub link below)
DISTANCE 5.2 miles (8.7 km), est. 3 hour walk
ELEVATIONS Between 7 and 32 Metres
TERRAIN Open countryside, fairly flat
The Crown Inn, opposite the village green in Dial Post, has a strong reputation for excellent dining. Their Head Chef forages for wild garlic, chamomile, blackberries, apples and mushrooms and supports local farmers and producers; Venison is from neighbouring Knepp Castle Estate.
FOUNTAIN OF FUN
WHEN 11am Sunday
MEET The Fountain Inn, Ashurst, car park (map and pub link below)
DISTANCE 6.2 miles (10.3 km), est. 3 hour walk
ELEVATIONS Between 0 and 21 Metres
TERRAIN Open countryside with some riverside, Short moderate gradients
The Fountain dates back to the 16th century, and has ancient flagstones, oak floors and inglenook fireplaces. Known as the pub where Paul McCartney filmed ‘Wonderful Christmas Time’ (1979), The Fountain is a shining example of a classic English country pub.
ARUNDEL AMBLE
WHEN 11am Sunday
MEET The Black Rabbit, Arundel, car park (map and pub link below)
DISTANCE 5.3 miles (8.9 km), est. 3 hour leisurely walk
ELEVATIONS Between 0.2 and 116 Metres
TERRAIN Riverside, Open countryside & Woodland with one notable climb and descent
Situated on the banks of the River Arun, with views over the wet lands to Arundel Castle, the Black Rabbit is a perfect example of the traditional country pub. With log fires, oak beams and even the boat from Harry Potter & The Philosophers Stone, this pub is cosy in the winter and glorious in the summer.
HOUGHTON HIKE
WHEN 11am Sunday
MEET The George & Dragon Inn, Houghton, car park (map and pub link below)
DISTANCE 5.9 miles (9.9 km), est. 3.5 hour walk
ELEVATIONS Between 8 and 170 Metres
TERRAIN Open countryside and Woodland, Gentle climb and descent with some undulations
The George & Dragon is reputedly one of the oldest three pubs in Sussex and has a wealth of charm and character. Nestling among the rolling hills of the Sussex Downs National Park, the pub garden has some of the most breathtaking views across the countryside. This is a traditional English country pub with good food, good service and a very warm welcome.