Petworth

England · West Sussex · South East England

Walks from Petworth, West Sussex

📍 South East England
Parkland, heathland, mill ponds, river valley
3 routes available
Easy to Moderate
Free to access

🥾3 RoutesAvailable
⛰Easy to ModerateDifficulty
📅Year-roundBest Months
🚗PetworthStart Point

Petworth is a handsome antiques town dominated by Petworth House and its 700-acre deer park, landscaped by Capability Brown and considered one of his finest achievements. The Serpent Trail winds through the surrounding heathland and woodland, and the South Downs rise just a few miles south.

A handsome and characterful antiques town with one of England’s finest landscaped parks on its doorstep, Petworth makes an excellent walking base combining grand parkland walking with the heathland Serpent Trail and access to the western South Downs.

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3 Walks from Petworth

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At a Glance

Walks available3 routes
DifficultyEasy to Moderate
Best monthsYear-round
TerrainParkland, heathland, mill ponds, river valley
CountyWest Sussex
Dogs welcome✓ Yes

Getting There

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Petworth, West Sussex
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Town centre car parks. Bus from Pulborough station (Compass Bus 1)

Food & Drink

The Angel Inn, Hungry Guest café, Petworth House tearoom

Notable Walks Nearby

  • Petworth Park circuit
  • Serpent Trail section
  • Burton Mill Pond & Chingford Pond
  • Bignor Hill & the South Downs Way (nearby)
  • Fittleworth & the Rother Valley
  • Selhurst Park woodland

🗺 OS Map Reference

Walking around Petworth is covered by OS Explorer 121 / OL8. Recommended for all routes in this area.

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Long Distance Trails Nearby

  • Serpent Trail
  • South Downs Way (nearby)

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