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Rother Walk – Cowdray Heritage Ruins loop from Midhurst

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Rother Walk – Cowdray Heritage Ruins loop from Midhurst

Moderate

4.6

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Rother Walk – Cowdray Heritage Ruins loop from Midhurst

02:05

7.99km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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110 m

Dante Statue by South Pond

Highlight • Monument

Good breakfast and lunch sunny court yard outside the church. Excellent biker stop.

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3.39 km

Cowdray House Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The market town of Midhurst is nestled in the heart of the South Downs National Park. There are some splendid walks on the town's doorstep. From vibrant woodland, ablaze with …

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4.78 km

View of Woolbeding Gardens and Glasshouse

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

A horticultural haven bursting with colourful planting, a contemporary glasshouse and countryside views

nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/woolbeding-gardens

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5.25 km

River Rother

Highlight • Natural

6.58 km

Rother Walk

Highlight • Trail

7.36 km

Cowdray Heritage Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The Cowdray Heritage Ruins are one of England’s most important early Tudor houses and Cowdray is known to have been visited by both King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. …

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7.41 km

Cowdray Ruins Bridge

Highlight • Monument

This beautiful 18th century stone bridge carries the causeway leading to the ruins of Cowdray mansion over the River Rother. The bridge is a Grade II* listed structure.

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7.75 km

Midhurst Castle

Highlight • Castle

7.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.10 km

1.84 km

382 m

362 m

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.72 km

2.24 km

1.26 km

1.21 km

390 m

173 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

5°C

9 %

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Rother Walk – Cowdray Heritage Ruins loop from Midhurst

Dante Statue by South Pond

Cowdray House Ruins

View of Woolbeding Gardens and Glasshouse

River Rother

Rother Walk

Cowdray Heritage Ruins

Cowdray Ruins Bridge

Midhurst Castle

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