A thriving, picturesque village, proud to be a gateway to the South Downs National Park
Outdoor Activities
Storrington is a great centre for outdoor activities. Located at the mid-point of the South Downs Way, the Downs can easily be explored on foot, by bike, by horse or from the air by glider (flying the South Downs Ridge).
Although the paths to the Downs from the town are quite steep (roughly a 45 minute walk), there are also two car parks close by on the Downs that make the views easily accessible. From Kithurst Hill, right above the town, you can see: the sea along the Sussex coast, the Isle of Wight, Black Down (the highest hill in Sussex), the North Downs in Surrey and Kent and everything in between.
THE ROUTES TO THE DOWNS
Click anywhere on this map to go to OpenStreetMap showing a contoured map with the paths from Storrington to the South Downs National Park and to the South Downs Way.
The paths to the Downs are quite steep. The South Downs Way is about 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometres) by footpath and 150 metres in elevation above the centre of Storrington and it takes about 45 minutes by foot. There is no parking up Greyfriars Lane, but there is a limited amount of temporary car parking by the South Downs Way at the top of Chantry Lane (Chantry Hill) and at the top of the unmarked road off Amberley Road (towards Kithurst Hill).
OpenStreetMap has a number of useful features for walkers and cyclists including a direction finder which recognises the paths.
LOCAL WALKS
Here are four local walks prepared for you by the Storrington & Sullington Community Partnership. This leaflet contains a brief description and map of each walk.
For a full description, click on the name of the walk below to open a PDF file. You are welcome to download and print out all of the information.
| Walk | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Storrington / West Chiltington Walk | 2.7 miles or 6 miles |
1 hour 20 min. or 3 hours |
| Short Downsland Walk | 3 miles | 1 hour 45 min. |
| Storrington History Walk | 45 minutes or 1 hour 10 minutes |
|
| Sullington Hill and Downsland | 6-7 miles | 3 hours |
FIND WALKS NEARBY – CLICK ON THE ICONS
See Horsham District’s history first-hand with these self-guided heritage trails exploring the towns, villages and countryside. Each trail is dedicated to a different area of the District and includes sites of special interest and stories from all eras of the area’s past. There are PDF leaflets to download.
There are several trails covering areas local to Storrington recorded by a local team organised by Storrington Community Partnership.
The trails project is supported by Horsham District Community Partnerships Forum and local history societies with National Lottery Heritage Funding.
Stride and Ride in Thakeham: Thakeham Parish Council has made a collection of suggested walks/rides in and around the parish of Thakeham. You can link through to the maps to guide yourself with a smartphone, or download PDF versions to print – including full directions and descriptions of points of interest en route.
The Fancy Free Walks website is a guide for people who love to walk, to observe and enjoy our incredible countryside (and townscapes too) at a leisurely speed, and who like to read a little of the story behind the places they visit. Distances vary from a soothing 1½ km (1 mile) to a bone-shattering 42 km (26 miles).
The routes are described in fine detail using both text and maps. If you like careful and precise directions all along the way, these walks are designed specially for you!
The Walk4Life website has thousands of walk ideas all over the country. Originally funded by the Department of Health, there is now a £5 a year subscription to get full access. The website uses OS maps which can easily be printed out at home so is proving really popular. People can also keep a track of the walks they have done and set themselves a target!
ORGANISED ACTIVITIES
Chalkpit Trails
Cycle hire in the South Downs
Coombes Farm Experience
Sussex Working Farm Experience
Donkey Walking at East Clayton Farm
Horsham District Council Health Walks
National Garden Scheme
3,500 breathtaking private gardens opening for charity – find yourself a fantastic day out.
Pied A Terre Adventures
Your gateway to the outdoors: unique and inspiring walking experiences.
Pulborough Rugby Football Club
Riverside Boat Hire
Self Drive Boats on the River Arun
Southdown Gliding Club
Southdown Gun Club
Southdowns Bikes Cycling Club (SDBCC)
Springhead Pheasant Shoot
Contact: Willaim Powell Sporting
Sussex Equestrian Centre
The Old Workshop at Sullington Manor Farm
10am – 5pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. See our website for latest opening times.
West Chiltington Lawn Tennis Club
Membership Secretary Contact: Lindy Williams
West Sussex Country Walks
Guides to countryside walks in West Sussex – see notes
West Sussex Golf Club
Upcoming public events
