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South East England

Petworth Deer Park – View of Upper Pond loop from Petworth

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Petworth Deer Park – View of Upper Pond loop from Petworth

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Petworth Deer Park – View of Upper Pond loop from Petworth

03:04

11.3km

160m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.90 km for 85 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

523 m

Petworth House and Park

Highlight • Natural

Petworth is a village that plays host to the 17th-century stately home Petworth House and its magnificent deer park. The famous landscape architect Lancelot 'Capability' Brown designed the grounds.

Whilst the pleasure gardens and house require advance booking, the 700-acre (283 ha) park does not. Here you can see the largest fallow deer herd in England.

Tip by

2

1.39 km

View of Shimmings Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

3

1.96 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)

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4

2.76 km

View of Petworth House from Upper Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Upper Pond is a picturesque stretch of water that’s surrounded by lush parkland and ancient oaks. From this spot, you get a view of Petworth House across the water.

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4.04 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

6

4.65 km

Petworth Deer Park

Highlight • Forest

Petworth Deer Park is a stunning country parkland that boasts ancient oak trees, scenic ponds, stunning architecture and, of course, a magnificent herd of fallow deer that has roamed the land for half a century. Hailed as one of the finest surviving and unspoilt examples of an English landscape, the parkland was designed by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown in the 18th century.

Tip by

7

5.50 km

Folly Tower, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

You will find this quaint little castle off the beaten track at the top of the park. It is occupied, so don't stray too close.

Tip by

8

8.21 km

Lower and Upper Ponds, South Downs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

9

9.14 km

View of Upper Pond

Highlight • Lake

The views over the water of Upper Pond are beautiful. Such a stunning place to stop for a while and take stock of your surroundings.

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B

11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.20 km

3.42 km

2.49 km

751 m

299 m

145 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

2.10 km

1.54 km

1.34 km

1.06 km

1.03 km

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Highest point (120 m)

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