View of Shimmings Valley – Hesworth Common loop from Petworth

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View of Shimmings Valley – Hesworth Common loop from Petworth

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View of Shimmings Valley – Hesworth Common loop from Petworth

04:14

15.6km

220m

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: July 30, 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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814 m

View from the Sacred Heart Footpath

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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937 m

View of Shimmings Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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2.10 km

Narrow Path in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

could be muddy in the wet

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4.41 km

Flexham Park Woodland Trails

Highlight • Trail

A spider's web of trails explores this area of commercial woodland, not far from the hamlet of Bedham in the South Downs National Park. Large areas of chestnut coppice are …

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7.94 km

Stone Well in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural

8.92 km

Fittleworth Stores & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Well stocked shop and a decent cafe.

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9.12 km

Fittleworth Village

Highlight • Trail

Surrounded by various trails that explore a vibrant patchwork of heathland, woodland and commons, Fittleworth is a delightful little village in the South Downs National Park.

Directly west of the …

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9.67 km

Hesworth Common

Highlight • Natural

Approximately 100 acres (40 ha) of bracken and heather heathland with areas of woodland, Hesworth Common offers some beautiful views across the South Downs. The striking yellow bog asphodel thrives …

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15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.01 km

4.42 km

3.23 km

2.36 km

464 m

130 m

Surfaces

4.98 km

4.44 km

3.04 km

2.25 km

774 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

14°C

5°C

33 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

March 17, 2026,View of Shimmings Valley – Hesworth Common loop from Petworth

We had to go back on ourselves and change the route slightly as one of the little bridges crossing the water was closed and deemed unsafe - hope you'll see on the map where this happened