Walking around Steyning

THE DOWNS LINK

The Downs Link is a long distance national path for Walkers, Riders and Cyclists.

The route runs between Guildford and Botolphs nr Bramber following closed railway routes for most of the way. Where the route ends at Botolphs it joins the South Downs way and The Coastal Link path to Shoreham by Sea.

The route passes through a variety of countryside areas well worth seeing and at Loxwood it is very near the Wey and Arun Canal.

The route is approximately 36 miles long.

COUNTRYSIDE WALKS AND RIDES IN THE STEYNING AREA

The countryside in and around Steyning provides walking for all abilities –

There are many circular walks and rides on the South Downs from Steyning including Chancontbury Ring and Cissbury Ring . The distances range from approximately 3 to 10 miles.

There are many walks and rides in the other areas around Steyning including the Adur Valley several of the routes link to the Downs Link and the Bramber,Ashurst and Wiston areas. These areas have a few slopes rather than hills these routes pass through wild life areas, farmland, wetland and woodland and have stunning views of the South Downs from Washington to Hurstpierpoint. The distances range from approximately 3 to 12 miles.

Starting Point: The ideal place to start from is Fletchers Croft Car Park next to The Steyning Centre near Steyning Library.