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Rother Walk – Cowdray Heritage Ruins loop from Midhurst

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Rother Walk – Cowdray Heritage Ruins loop from Midhurst

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Rother Walk – Cowdray Heritage Ruins loop from Midhurst

01:55

7.27km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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45 m

Cowdray Café

Highlight • Other

Disappointed scrambled eggs were on the breakfast menu but could not order for lunch even though they have two chefs in the kitchen. I have highlighted this cafe as it …

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1.35 km

Rother Walk

Highlight • Trail

2.68 km

River Rother

Highlight • Natural

3.01 km

View of Woolbeding Gardens and Glasshouse

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

A horticultural haven bursting with colourful planting, a contemporary glasshouse and countryside views

nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/woolbeding-gardens

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3.84 km

Half Moon Covert

Forest

5.39 km

Dante Statue by South Pond

Highlight • Monument

Good breakfast and lunch sunny court yard outside the church. Excellent biker stop.

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5.47 km

Midhurst War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

The Midhurst War Memorial is situated outside the Midhurst parish church at the confluence of Red Lion Street and Church Hill, adjacent to the Market Square.

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6.25 km

Cowdray Ruins Bridge

Highlight • Monument

This beautiful 18th century stone bridge carries the causeway leading to the ruins of Cowdray mansion over the River Rother. The bridge is a Grade II* listed structure.

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6.30 km

Cowdray Heritage Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The Cowdray Heritage Ruins are one of England’s most important early Tudor houses and Cowdray is known to have been visited by both King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. …

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7.27 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.75 km

1.89 km

1.32 km

626 m

411 m

255 m

Surfaces

3.11 km

1.60 km

1.11 km

697 m

659 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

16°C

4°C

13 %

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Rother Walk – Cowdray Heritage Ruins loop from Midhurst

Cowdray Café

Rother Walk

River Rother

View of Woolbeding Gardens and Glasshouse

Dante Statue by South Pond

Midhurst War Memorial

Cowdray Ruins Bridge

Cowdray Heritage Ruins

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