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Flexham Park Woodland Trails – Bedham Old Church loop from Bedham

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Flexham Park Woodland Trails – Bedham Old Church loop from Bedham

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Flexham Park Woodland Trails – Bedham Old Church loop from Bedham

01:27

5.44km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

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1.18 km

Poppy Field in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.20 km

Lodsworth Lane

Highlight • Trail

Turn right for a big climb. Don't be fooled when it dips halfway up.
The kicker is at the top.

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4.04 km

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 found here, as well as beautiful wildflowers, such as bilberry, in the warmer months. Well-managed coppice leads to varied wildlife, as plants and animals make use of the newly cut stands or coups.

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5.28 km

Bedham Old Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Set beautifully on a wooded, sandstone ridge in the western Weald, Bedham is a picturesque, yet tiny hamlet. The hamlet is made up of a few scattered houses, a farmhouse and a pretty, disused school house that doubled up as a church on Sundays.

The tranquillity on offer here made the hamlet a popular escape with artists during the 20th century. Chief amongst them was Edward Elgar, who wrote his four last great works at the timber-framed Brinkwells cottage.

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5.35 km

Bedham Church Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

From Wakestone Lane don't miss these striking ruins situated in the valley below, just off a leafy bridleway.

Standing proud are the remains of an abandoned church and school known as St Michaels and All Angels Anglian Church. It was built in 1800 but shut its doors for the last time in 1959 after a dwindling congregation.

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5.44 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.27 km

1.74 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.59 km

1.77 km

936 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Saturday 11 July

29°C

16°C

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Flexham Park Woodland Trails – Bedham Old Church loop from Bedham

Poppy Field in South Downs National Park

Lodsworth Lane