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The Hungry Guest Café – View of Shimmings Valley loop from Petworth

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The Hungry Guest Café – View of Shimmings Valley loop from Petworth

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The Hungry Guest Café – View of Shimmings Valley loop from Petworth

01:50

6.84km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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125 m

Petworth Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Petworth is a market town known for its picturesque setting, historic architecture, and the grand Petworth House, a stately home with an extensive art collection.

The town features a medieval church, St. Mary's, and a mix of charming streets with traditional buildings.

The town is often busy with traffic, which flows around a one-way system along its narrow streets.

Tip by

264 m

The Hungry Guest Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great selection of savoury & Cakes. Stools and seats inside to overlook bikes left outside

Tip by

1.14 km

Tunnel to the Gardens, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Structure

Tunnel under the gardens not the deer park (gates locked at 8pm BST and 6PM GMT)

Tip by

1.90 km

Lower and Upper Ponds, South Downs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

5.08 km

Ancient Oak Tree in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful open parkland with lakes to wander round. Ideal for a picnic

Tip by

6.02 km

View from the Sacred Heart Footpath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Please mind this is on footpath. No cycling. It is a short walk with stunning views.

Tip by

6.15 km

View of Shimmings Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views across the Shimmings Valley are stunning at any time of year.

Tip by

6.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.06 km

1.74 km

1.02 km

433 m

352 m

235 m

Surfaces

2.50 km

1.12 km

914 m

904 m

813 m

588 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 27 August

24°C

14°C

64 %

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The Hungry Guest Café – View of Shimmings Valley loop from Petworth

Petworth Town Centre

The Hungry Guest Café

Tunnel to the Gardens, South Downs National Park

Lower and Upper Ponds, South Downs National Park

Ancient Oak Tree in South Downs National Park

View from the Sacred Heart Footpath

View of Shimmings Valley

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