Enjoy a circular walk around this secluded gem with sunken bostals, a hidden woodland, views over the Weald and fascinating history. 'Bostal' is a Sussex term for a way up a hill on the South Downs. Uneven ground, muddy in wet weather. 1 stile.
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50.89, -0.04 · rel 19525673
50.89, -0.04 · rel 19525673
A Walk at Blackcap, Blackcap
7,0 km from Layby on B2116;Grid ref: TQ381129 to Layby on B2116;Grid ref: TQ381129 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Layby on B2116;Grid ref: TQ381129
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Layby on B2116;Grid ref: TQ381129
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7,0km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
2× summit
Blackcap
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Blackcap
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Mount Harry
summit ·
242 m off route
3,7 km
52%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
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Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
A Walk at Blackcap, Blackcap is 7.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, A Walk at Blackcap, Blackcap takes approximately 1h 46min to complete.
No, A Walk at Blackcap, Blackcap is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Layby on B2116;Grid ref: TQ381129 to Layby on B2116;Grid ref: TQ381129. Plan ahead for return transport.
A Walk at Blackcap, Blackcap starts at Layby on B2116;Grid ref: TQ381129.
A Walk at Blackcap, Blackcap is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
A Walk at Blackcap, Blackcap is maintained and managed by National Trust.