South Harting - West Harting Down - Torberry Hill

Sylvia Saunders

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A splendid circular walk with varied scenery, spectacular views and a good pub at the end! The walk starts from the pretty village of South Harting and climbs to The South Downs Way, with wonderful views of the Downs. Then a chance to see some deer through the forest along West Harting Down, after which the route drops back down to the South Downs Way with open views again. The Sussex Border Path takes you through woodland at the bottom of Torberry Hill, returning through open fields back to South Harting's ancient church. Those of you with dogs may find it useful to know that there are no stiles to cross and my Labrador managed this walk with ease.

England - South England - West Sussex - South Downs

Features

Birds, Butterflies, Church, Great Views, Hills or Fells, Play Area, Pub, Public Transport, Restaurant, Toilets, Wildlife, Woodland

4/18/2024 - Harry Cook

Walked this today 18 Apr 24. The first part is a steady climb up the hill but once on top the reward is worthwhile. Even after a lot of rain earlier in the month the majority of the walk is not muddy. The scenery for the remainder is changeable and very pleasant. The parking at the start is handy but may be full at the weekend. Lunch at the White Hart completed a thoroughly enjoyable walk.

4/21/2014 - Chris French

Chose this walk for my birthday (16/4/14) and it couldn't have been better (of course the weather helped!). The instructions and photos were very clear. One note: at WP 5 the fingerpost is missing, but we found our way perfectly - even without a black dog to point the way.

6/3/2013 - Derek Freeman

Very enjoyable walk. My wife and I and our dog completed it in just over two hours including a break. Great views and a pint at the end. Can England get any better?

11/21/2010 - elizabeth lloyd

Five stars for this one. Free parking, so a good start. Varied views from open farmland to secret wooded tracks you would not even know existed that must look fantastic in spring and summer, most enjoyable. Walk completed mid-November after a few days of torrential rain and all paths passable with adequate walking boots, bit muddy in places but just walk on the edge and you will be ok. There are no stiles so a very good dog walk. Ended up at an excellent pub in the village named The White Hart Inn located in the High Street where we received a warm, friendly welcome, ate homemade proper food that was excellent (no ping ding food here)and collapsed on an amazing comfy sofa infront of a log burner. Can a day get any better, not really? Information about the pub can be found at www.pub-explorer.com/hampshire/pub/whitehartinnsouthharting.htm

3/7/2006 - Walkingworld Administrator

This walk was updated March 2006.