Slindon Pale – Nore Woods Bluebell Wood loop from Slindon

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Slindon Pale – Nore Woods Bluebell Wood loop from Slindon

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Slindon Pale – Nore Woods Bluebell Wood loop from Slindon

05:13

18.9km

330m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

15 m

Forge Cafe and Shop

Highlight • Cafe

nice easy walk, good views.

Tip by

573 m

Slindon Village Pond

Lake

1.71 km

Slindon Pale

Highlight • Structure

The pale is the name given to the raised banking which marks the perimeter of the medieval deer park at Slindon. When fallow deer were kept here for hunting there …

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3.95 km

View of Slindon Folly

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you look closely you'll see Swindon Folly perched atop a hill in the distance. It's a striking monument built in the early 19th century as a decorative feature to complement the natural landscape.

Tip by

4.01 km

Nore Woods Bluebell Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Take a stroll around the idyllic and ancient woodland of Nore Woods. The woods are situated in the South Downs National Park, somewhere between Chichester & Arundel.

You'll be meandering …

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5.19 km

Eartham Wood

Forest

9.02 km

View of the Neolithic camp, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural

The site of a Neolithic camp. Not much to see now apart from some small mounds. But puts into perspective that we have been using this area for thousands of years.

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9.06 km

Monarch's Way Bridleway in South Downs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Accessible to the South Downs

Tip by

10.8 km

The Monarch's Way in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Trail

The Way is based on the lengthy route taken by King Charles II during his escape after defeat by Cromwell in the final battle of the Civil Wars at Worcester …

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17.0 km

View of Nore Folly from Butt Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Butt Lane Bridleway, look north west and you'll see Nore Folly on the opposite hillside. Although the folly looks like a gatehouse it goes absolutely nowhere and was built …

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18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

5.74 km

1.76 km

142 m

Surfaces

8.09 km