Walk in the footsteps of the artists & writers of the Bloomsbury Group as you follow this circular to the 600yrs old Alfriston Clergy House (in the South Downs National Park). Take in downland views on route. Moderate terrain with 1 steep climb.
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Alfriston Clergy House Countryside Walk, Alfriston
9,0 km from Willows car park, off Alfriston High Street;Grid ref: TQ522032 to Willows car park, off Alfriston High Street;Grid ref: TQ522032 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Willows car park, off Alfriston High Street;Grid ref: TQ522032
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Willows car park, off Alfriston High Street;Grid ref: TQ522032
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9,0km
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moderate
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easy
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
1× summit
Long Burgh long barrow
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Bostal Hill
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283 m off route
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Alfriston Clergy House Countryside Walk, Alfriston is 9.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Alfriston Clergy House Countryside Walk, Alfriston takes approximately 2h 15min to complete.
No, Alfriston Clergy House Countryside Walk, Alfriston is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Willows car park, off Alfriston High Street;Grid ref: TQ522032 to Willows car park, off Alfriston High Street;Grid ref: TQ522032. Plan ahead for return transport.
Alfriston Clergy House Countryside Walk, Alfriston starts at Willows car park, off Alfriston High Street;Grid ref: TQ522032.
Alfriston Clergy House Countryside Walk, Alfriston is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Alfriston Clergy House Countryside Walk, Alfriston is maintained and managed by National Trust.