Copthorne circular

2:18pm Monday 5th January 2009

In the north of Sussex, nudging right up to the border with Surrey, is the community of Copthorne. With the expanding conurbations of East Grinstead and Crawley on either side, it is easy for travellers to overlook the village as they hurtle along the busy A264 linking its larger, urban neighbours.

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Burwash circular

12:24pm Monday 29th December 2008

From Burwash, a most delightful hilltop village, this walk heads northwards to cross and re-cross the wide valley of the River Rother, passing within easy reach of Stonegate Station, which can provide a convenient starting point if you are arriving by public transport.

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Littleworth circular

4:22pm Monday 8th December 2008

The small community of Littleworth sits on a quiet country road to the north of Partridge Green. With a network of surrounding footpaths and bridleways, it provides an excellent starting point for a number of exploratory walks.

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Horsted Keynes and Furner's Green

3:42pm Monday 1st December 2008

From the village of Horsted Keynes, this walk heads eastwards to encircle the nearby settlement of Danehill, crossing and recrossing two well-wooded valleys before returning along part of the Sussex Border Path, a longdistance walking route which sticks fairly closely to the boundary between East and West Sussex.

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Burgess Hill and Goddards Green

3:39pm Thursday 27th November 2008

On this walk we explore the patch of countryside between the ever-growing Burgess Hill and the ever-busy A23, London to Brighton road.

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Plumpton and Blackcap circular

4:11pm Wednesday 19th November 2008

On two recent Argus walks we have been able to enjoy some views of Blackcap from paths across the Weald to the north, without actually venturing on to the Downs.

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Plaistow circular

3:36pm Wednesday 12th November 2008

In the north of Sussex, close to the border with Surrey, are a number of small villages with no major roads going through them and which retain an air of remoteness and isolation rare in today’s crowded South East.

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East Hoathly circular

3:59pm Monday 3rd November 2008

This generally easy walk in the Low Weald links the two attractive villages of East Hoathly and Chiddingly, both with conveniently placed pubs and interesting churches, the stone spire of Chiddingly church being a notable landmark visible for miles around.

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Devil's Dyke to Ditchling Beacon

2:45pm Monday 27th October 2008

This walk follows a linear route across the Downs.

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Beckley circular

2:21pm Monday 20th October 2008

Part of this walk passes through the commercially afforested areas of Beckley and Bixley Woods, home to a substantial colony of free-roaming wild boar, though you will be lucky to catch a glimpse of these shy nocturnal animals.

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