Walks you can reach from Christ's Hospital by train
Sussex · South East England | Walks by foot
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Balcombe Station to Horsham Station (Sussex)
4m direct from Christ's Hospital.
27km.
Wealden woods, farmland fields, streams, ponds, riverside nature reserve, and old market town. Can be very overgrown.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Ockley Station to Horsham Station (Surrey)
4m direct from Christ's Hospital.
20km.
Fields, oak woods, gentle hills, farmland, suburban Horsham, and parkland. Can be muddy.
A longer variant of Ockley to Warnham – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Billingshurst Station to Amberley Station (Sussex)
6m direct from Christ's Hospital.
22km.
Gentle countryside, steep hills, hidden valleys, bluebell woods, and South Downs crest with panoramic views. Stiff hill climb.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Pulborough Station Circular via Greatham Bridge (Sussex)
15m direct from Christ's Hospital.
21km. 5h.
Water meadows, riverside embankments, low hills, parkland, airfield edge, heathland, woodland, and thatched village. Can be boggy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Pulborough Station to Amberley Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Christ's Hospital.
16km.
Quaint historic village centre, gentle hills, marshland RSPB reserve, quiet roads through woodland, and South Downs ridge with panoramic views of the Arun valley. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Amberley Station to Arundel Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Christ's Hospital.
13km. Gentle ascents. 3h30–6h.
Beginner-friendly: A beautiful, varied walk with a number of sights along the way and the experience of seeing Arundel Castle gradually emerge on the horizon. Arundel itself is a romantic little town that’s worth exploring and appreciating if you have the time. Visiting the castle and its grounds would require a day in itself. Simply follow the river and cross over when you get to Arundel. You can’t go wrong! There’s only one place to have lunch en route (the George) and it can be busy on weekends, so reserve a table to avoid a wait — book for 2.5 hours after your arrival at Amberley to allow for a leisurely pace with time to dilly-dally and appreciate sights on the way. Book for 3 hours after your arrival for a slow pace or extra contingency! (or just pack lunch).
An essential walk!
Highlights: Arundel Castle and Arundel itself.
Lunch stop: the George (1h30–3h in).
End-of-walk reward: the Eagle.
Amberley Station to Shoreham-by-Sea Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Christ's Hospital.
25km.
A rambler favourite! Open chalk ridge, South Downs escarpment, wide well-marked paths, exposed hilltops, riverside estuary path, and suburban road walking near finish. Very exposed in wind.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Amberley Station Circular via Arundel Park (Sussex)
15m direct from Christ's Hospital.
18km. 4h30.
Water meadows, riverside embankments, wooded downs, open chalk parkland, historic town, and landscaped estate lake. Flooding risk in meadows.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Amberley Station to Lancing Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Christ's Hospital.
22km.
A rambler favourite! Open chalk ridge, South Downs escarpment, wide well-marked paths, exposed hilltops, and suburban road walking into Lancing. Very exposed in wind.
A shorter variant of Amberley to Shoreham By Sea or Lancing – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Arundel Station Circular via South Stoke Barn (Sussex)
30m direct from Christ's Hospital.
21km. 5h.
Low hills, river valley, water meadows, woodland, parkland, riverside paths, and an attractive hilltop town. Flood risk in meadows.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Arundel Station to Goring-by-Sea Station (Sussex)
30m direct from Christ's Hospital.
18km. 4h30.
River path, wooded estate tracks, open downland, chalk hills, coastal plain, and seaside seafront loop. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Arundel Station to Worthing Station (Sussex)
30m direct from Christ's Hospital.
22km. 5h.
River path, wooded estate tracks, open downland, chalk hills, coastal plain, seafront promenade, and town streets. Can be muddy.
A longer variant of Arundel to Goring-by-Sea – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.