Walk 7 – Over The Hills & Far Away

older hill

  • DATE: Sunday 21 August 2022

  • TIME: 10.00am 

  • START LOCATION: Older Hill Car Park, Woolbeding

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  • DISTANCE: 9 miles

  • DURATION: 5 hours

A circular walk in the countryside around Older Hill, Henley and Woodbeding Common, with far-reaching views over the Coombe and across to Blackdown, the highest point within the South Downs. Starting from the Older Hill car park, the route heads to Linch and Tote Hill before turning back towards Titty Hill and ascending Older Hill. From there the route goes to Henley (where there will be a stop for drinks at the Duke of Cumberland Arms) before following the Serpent Trail back to the start point.

Walk Key

Please look at the festival website ‘Information’ page to understand the walk key, what to wear, advice on medical information, weather plans, arriving before the scheduled departure time etc before deciding if you would like to join this walk.

Walk Pace

Moderate

Walk Grade

Varying landscape with some more challenging slopes. Suitable for keen walkers or anyone who is reasonably active

Take a packed lunch

Circular walk

Dogs on lead welcome

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Walk Leader

Michele Facer lives in Midhurst and is passionate about walking, so much so, she has recently published a beautiful book called “Circular Walks Around Midhurst”. She particularly enjoys long walks, which is why her book includes so many options to extend routes. In summer, Michele will often up and out at sunrise and happily complete a 20km walk before breakfast! You can find out more about Michele and her book on her website www.findingfootpaths.com

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