West Sussex Pub Walks Guidebook

by: David Weller
West Sussex is a joy to explore on foot. This collection of 20 circular walks, varying in length between 3 and 7 miles, takes in some of its finest countryside, coastline and woodland. All routes start and finish at a top-rated local pub.

Highlights include:
Far-reaching views from Stoughton Down and the hills around Chilgrove.
Routes through the South Downs National Park and Sussex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Shimmering waters of Chichester Harbour and the River Arun.
Tidal saltmarsh logoons of Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve.
Tranquil countryside around Balcombe and Amberley.

The book contains numerous full colour photographs illustrating scenes along the routes and some of the pubs. Each walk chapter begins with practical details including distance, OS Explorer map sheet number, start location with grid reference, parking information and satnav for the pub. Detailed route-finding instruction are in numbered paragraphs referenced to the supporting coloured sketch maps. Notes on points of interest along the way are also included plus suggestions for places to visit nearby.

The walk locations and pubs are:
Stoughton, The Hare and Hounds - 4 miles
West Itchenor, The Ship Inn - 7.25 miles
Milland, The Rising Sun - 3.5 miles
Chilgrove, The White Horse - 4.25 miles
Sidlesham Quay, The Crab and Lobster - 3.5 miles
Lodsworth, The Hollist Arms - 4.5 miles
Heyshott, The Unicorn Inn - 4.25 miles
Lurgashall, The Noah's Ark - 3.5 miles
Burpham, The George at Burpham - 4.5 miles
Amberley, The Bridge Inn - 6 miles
Loxwood, The Onslow Arms - 5.5 miles
Billingshurst, The Limeburners - 3.25 miles
Rudgwick, The Kings Head - 3 miles
Findon, The Village House - 4 miles
Bramber, The Castle Inn Hotel - 2.5 miles
Rusper, The Plough and Attic Rooms - 4.5 miles
Nuthurst, The Black Horse Inn - 3.5 miles
Henfield, The Cat and Canary - 4.25 miles
Pyecombe, The Plough - 6.5 miles
Balcombe, The Half Moon Inn - 7.25 miles

ISBN 9781846743870 Pages 95 (2019 reprinted 2021) 148mm x 210mm