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Region	Star	#	Walk	Km	Effort	Ht. gain	Description	London
Hampshire		10	Alton Circular	20.4	4	350	Long but gentle walk visiting Selborne and Chawton, which inspired Jane Austen (writer) and Gilbert White (naturalist)	CJ W
West Sussex		11	Amberley Circular	18.3	5	300	Out along the foot of the South Downs above Wild Brook wetland to Storrington for lunch, and back along the ridge of the Downs.	CJ EC V
West Sussex		22	Balcombe Circular via Ardingly Reservoir	16.2	4	275	Two interlocking circular walks (one for Summer, one for Winter) around Balcombe, taking in Ardingly Reservoir, the Ouse Valley Viaduct, and fine Weald territory.	LB V
East Sussex		129	Berwick to Birling Gap	18.9	5	425	via Wilmington, Jevington and Flagstaff point	V
East Sussex		90	Berwick to Seaford	14.0	7	400	The South Downs : Windover and 'High and Over' Hills, and picturesque Alfriston. Can be extended with a chalk cliff coastal walk to Seaford.	V
West Sussex		8	Billingshurst to Amberley	22.8	5	325	Starts in gentle countryside, with the South Downs a thin line on the horizon, then via some steep hills and hidden valleys to finish on the crest of the South Downs with a panoramic view	CJ EC V
Hampshire		74	Bournemouth to Barton-on-Sea	21.6	3	150	A coastal walk along the Bournemouth promenade past Hengistbury Head, with a ferry crossing and some hidden beaches.	CJ W
Kent		121	Canterbury Circular via Bekesbourne and Sturry	22.7	2	150	Ancient villages, churches and pubs in a classic Kent landscape	TL StP V
Kent		138	Chilham Circular	15.4	5	275	A climb into the Kentish Downs and a descent to two historic houses.	TL StP V
Buckinghamshire		81	Chorleywood to Chesham	15.8	5	325	The Chess Valley, one of the most beautiful and tranquil parts of the Chiltern Hills, yet never more than a couple of kilometres from the Metropolitan Line. The walk dips in and out of the valley, with a number of fine panoramic views
Kent		35	Cuxton to Sole Street	17.3	5	425	Open views and a wooded ridge before lunch, then a walk across a vineyard. An optional afternoon loop up to Cobham and the Leather Bottle pub (of Charles Dickens' Pickwick Papers)	LB
Kent	★	30	Dover to Deal	17.7	3	475	Easy cliff walk following the Saxon Shore Way along the 'White Cliffs of Dover' to historic Deal	LB StP V
West Sussex		40	East Grinstead Circular	17.6	5	250	Two walks in classic Weald territory, with an optional visit to the National Trust property of Standen	CJ EC V
East Sussex		60	Eastbourne to East Dean	11.5	5	325	Coastal walk via Eastbourne's promenade, Beachy Head and the 7 Sisters, then inland over the downs to East Dean. Return by bus.	V
East Sussex		79	Edenbridge to Westerham	17.8	8	450	A slow climb from Eden Valley to the Greensand Ridge and the High Chart, via Chartwell (NT, Churchill's Home) and Emmetts Garden (NT).	CX LB
Surrey		14	Effingham Junction to Westhumble	15.2	4	275	Polesden Lacy (dramatic NT country house) for lunch, steep woods opening out onto the North Downs Ridge, and an English vineyard for tea	CJ LB W
East Sussex		208	Etchingham to Wadhurst via Ticehurst	17.3	5	375	Hilly Wealden landscapes, ancient villages and Bewl Water reservoir	CX
Kent	★	13	Folkestone to Dover	14.8	5	400	Coastal Walk along the cliffs to Dover via Folkestone Warren.	TL CX StP
East Sussex		23	Forest Row Circular	17.7	4	300	The heathlands of Ashdown Forest. Travel by Bus.	CJ EC V
Surrey		148	Earlswood to Oxted	16.9	4	325	Greensand Way Stage 5 : A gentle ridge walk through a quiet part of Surrey. Regularly spaced pubs.	V
Kent	★	41	Yalding to Sevenoaks	21.2	4	425	Kent Orchards, then follows the Greensand Way to Igtham Mote (NT), One Tree Hill, Knole House and deer park (NT)	TL CX StP
Kent		150	Yalding to Sutton Valence	15.3	3	225	Greensand Way Stage 8 - fine views from a gentle ridge and excellent pubs en-route	TL CX StP
Kent		151	Harrietsham or Sutton Valence to Pluckley	17.7	3	200	Greensand Way Stage 9 - fine views from a gentle ridge, orchards and nice pubs	TL StP V
Surrey		12	Guildford to Farnham	22.2	2	300	A river valley, gentle pastures, Watts Gallery, woods, remote heathlands and heather covered moors.	CJ W
Surrey		13	Guildford to Gomshall	19.2	5	525	Historic Guildford, The North Downs Way and St Martha-on-the-Hill Church, picturesque Shere. Option to continue along the NDW to Dorking	CJ W
Surrey		131	Guildford to Horsley	21.4	4	350	Viewpoints on the North Downs ridge	CJ W
Surrey	★	57	Guildford via Chantries Hill Circular	20.3	4	325	Chantries Hill and the North Downs Way to St Martha's Church (viewpoint). Albery for lunch, returning via mixed woods and the tranquil Wey navigation to Guildford.	CJ W
West Sussex		23	Hassocks to Upper Beeding	16.3	7	550	3 steep hills with fine views before lunch at Devil's Dyke. A gentle ridge walk in the afternoon to Upper Beeding (short bus ride to Shoreham station)	TL CJ EC StP V
Oxfordshire		7	Henley via Hambleden Circular	14.9	3	175	The Thames path in the morning. Gentle woodland after lunch in an NT Village, Historic riverside Henley for tea.	P
Oxfordshire		6	Henley via Stonor Circular	22.2	6	500	Long walk through the Chilterns over gentle rolling grassy hills. Historic riverside Henley for tea.	P
Surrey		287	Holmwood to Shamley Green	18.7	8	425	The Greensand Way : Leith Hill and Tower, Holmbury Hill, Pitch Hill and the Hurt Wood	CJ V
Kent		37	Knockholt to Otford	12.9	7	425	A moderately strenuous stroll in the North Downs, taking in the pretty village of Shoreham	CX
Isle of Wight		369	Lake to Shanklin via Ventnor	15.7	4	475	Hilly SE corner of the Isle of Wight - Sandown Bay, the Landslip, Ventnor, and St Boniface and Luccombe Downs	W
East Sussex	★	47	Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease	23.6	7	550	An energetic walk over 3 separate hills in the South Downs NP with great views throughout.	V
East Sussex		134	Lewes to Brighton via Rottingdean	18.7	4	275	The less-frequented heart of the South Downs to Rottingdean, with a pleasant walk along the promenade into Brighton to finish	V
Berkshire		56	Maidenhead to Marlow	14.2	3	75	A pretty stretch of the Thames to Cookham in the morning. After lunch, a hill with a view of the Thames valley, or continue along the Thames Path. Can be done as 2 short walks.	P
Oxfordshire		8	Marlow Circular	21.3	4	175	The Thames path in the morning, a classic pub for lunch, gentle hill afterwards.	P
Kent		24	Sandling to Wye	20.9	6	450	Pretty Ridge Walk along the North Downs Way with lovely views. Nice pubs for lunch and tea	TL CX StP
Hampshire		97	Overton Circular	18.7	4	200	North Hampshire hills and Jane Austen's literary landscape	CJ W
Kent		21	Pluckley Circular	11.7	1	100	Gentle walk through quiet Kent Orchards with ancient pubs - Darling Buds of May territory. Hilly afternoon options.	TL CX StP
West Sussex		9	Pulborough to Amberley	16.6	5	300	Historic Pulborough, gentle hills, a gem of a pub, an RSPB marshland, and up and over the South Downs to Amberley.	CJ EC V
Kent	★	101	Ramsgate to Margate	15.7	2	200	Easy coastal walk with fine cliff top views, 3 classic seaside resorts, and a number of stunning sandy bays and coves that make it a great swimming walk	TL CX StP
Kent		51	Sandling to Folkestone via the Sea	11.2	5	175	A swimming walk. Starts with a disused railway line, Saltwood Castle, and downland. Finishes along the coast to Folkestone.	TL CX StP
East Sussex	★	28	Seaford to Eastbourne	21.9	9	325	The best walk in the Southeast! A dramatic cliff walk passing Cuckemere Haven, the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head as the South Downs meets the sea. Ends with Eastbourne's promenade and pier.	LB V
Kent	★	21	Sevenoaks Circular	16.3	3	300	Out via the National Trust's Knole Park, House, and Igtham Mote. Back by the Greensand Way along the escarpment of the Kent Downs.	TL CX StP
Kent		20	Sevenoaks to Westerham	18.6	6	425	Knole Park, then west along the Greensand Way with spectacular views of the Kent Weald.	TL CX StP
East Sussex		65	Southease to Rottingdean or Brighton	15.3	4	350	The flat, open Ouse valley to Rodmell and Kingston, then an open chalk ridge to Rottingdean and Brighton.	V
Kent		80	Staplehurst to Headcorn or Cranbrook	13.1	2	75	An easy walk through fields in the Kentish Weald, with some fine bluebell woods en route, and an option to visit Sissinghurst Gardens (NT).	CX
East Sussex		112	Stonegate to Robertsbridge	14.0	4	275	The High Weald, Kipling’s home, and panoramic views	CX
Berkshire		61	Reading to Henley	16.9	1	25	A pretty stretch of the Thames towpath	CJ P
London		374	The London Stations	21.3	1	225	All London’s railway terminals, the three royal parks, the River Thames and the City	KX LB P V W
London		228	Totteridge Circular	14.1	2	175	Meadows, woods and villages on the Northern Heights
Buckinghamshire		5	Tring Circular	16.3	4	350	The Chilterns: An open ridge walk to Ivinghoe Beacon, gentle forests, and a classic village pub for tea.	CJ EC E
East Sussex	★	5	Wadhurst via Bewl Water Circular	17.0	5	475	This walk follows the Sussex Border path to Bewl Water, then follows its banks back to Wadhurst for tea. Gentle gradients but never flat.	CX
Lake District		199	Walks from Ambleside	8.5	4		Low to mid level walks from Ambleside in the Lake District
East Sussex		316	Winchelsea to Hastings via Three Oaks	26.4	8	575	The 1066 walk route through pleasant hilly territory from Winchelsea to Icklesham and Three Oaks, then south over a ridge to the sea at Fairlight. A strenuous finish into Hastings.	TL CX StP
Hampshire		15	Winchester Circular	18.0	4	300	A historic Cathedral City, St Catherine's Hill and downland.	CJ W

Last Updated : Apr-24