Bignor Hill Walk and Map
Bignor Hill is a lovely walking location in West Sussex with wonderful views over the Arun Valley and South Downs. The area is a blend of chalk heathland and grassland which supports a diverse range of wildlife. The South Downs Way passes over the top of Bignor Hill and we have 5 walks on the Sussex Walks app to choose from. A map for one of the walks is shown below.
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Bignor Hill
Our first Bignor Hill walk is a relatively easy 1.5 mile route which can be enjoyed by the whole family. The walk takes you around the summit of Burton Down and Glatting Beacon and although there are some hill climbs, it’s worth the effort for the wonderful views.
For a slightly longer walk of 2.25 miles, the route heads in a different direction to the first walk and the hill climbs will require a bit more energy as you walk to the top of Bignor Hill itself. Like the first walk, you will be rewarded with lovely views and then the route takes you down into some woodland before returning to the start point.
The third route is 4.25 miles and an extended version of the first walk. This route includes a walk along Monarch's Way which is an old Roman road and as before there are hills and woodland and lovely views from the top of Burton Downs. This is an energetic walk so be prepared.
The fourth walk heads east from the car park and is a 5.25 mile loop that takes you to the summit of Bignor Hill for more lovely views. The route then continues east, climbing over Westburton Hill and then down through the wonderful Houghton Forest and back to the start.
If you have lots of energy and you are looking for an adventure walk to explore the wider Bignor Hill area then our final walk should fit the bill. This epic walk is 9.25 miles long and combines parts of the third and fourth walk and includes hill climbs, forests and great views along the way. This is a long walk and there are lots of strenuous hill climbs so please go prepared with appropriate food, water and equipment.
Here is the route map for Bignor Hill walk 2.
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