Harting Down Wildlife Walk, Sussex West

Moderate walk around Harting Down, one of the largest areas of ancient chalk downland cared for by NT & a SSSI. Enjoy views over the Weald to the North Downs, before descending. Look out for rare wildlife and grazing sheep. Grassy paths & several climbs.

Covering 5.9 km, this is a satisfying walk that most reasonably fit hikers will complete in about 1 hour and 19 minutes.

This loop trail is a practical choice for day hikers: you start and end at the same spot, with no shuttle or pick-up required.

As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.