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Patching

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – Patching Village loop from Patching

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
West Sussex
Arun
Patching

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – Patching Village loop from Patching

Hard

4

hikers

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort – Patching Village loop from Patching

06:58

25.0km

470m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.80 km

View of Barnsfarm Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Enjoy expansive views across the magnificent South Downs National Park on this multi-use path that runs next to Barnsfarm Hill.

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2

10.3 km

Fresh Water Tap at Washington Signpost

Highlight • Rest Area

There's about 7 miles between this tap and the next heading East. Fill up here!

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3

12.7 km

Chanctonbury Ring Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Slightly off the main trail you'll find the Chanctonbury Ring Trig Pillar. On a clear day you'll see over to the Isle of Wight from here, plus expansive views to …

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4

13.0 km

Chanctonbury Ring hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Chanctonbury Ring is a late Bronze or early Iron Age hillfort that boasts sublime views over the South Downs countryside. The ring, which is well-known for its prominent beech trees, …

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5

14.1 km

View of Chanctonbury from South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural

Great views to Chanctonbury can be had from here in the late afternoon sunshine.

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6

19.0 km

Findon Place Country House

Highlight • Other

Impressive Grade 2 Georgian country house available for private hire & often used as a film location

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7

19.1 km

St John the Baptist Church

Highlight • Religious Site

10th/11th century church with a magnificent oak beam roof.

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8

24.0 km

Patching Village

Highlight • Settlement

Take time out to look around this beautiful old village and step back in time and expeirence life as it used to be.

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B

25.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

6.67 km

3.25 km

2.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

4.09 km

3.12 km

2.42 km

569 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 16 May

16°C

8°C

30 %

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