Exploring the Slindon Estate
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"Tour and explore a sprawling National Trust estate on this glorious woodland walk which offers fine views of Sussex."
Walk directions
From the car park walk towards the road and turn right, passing through the gate to join a wide straight path cutting between trees and bracken. The path runs alongside sunny glades and clearings and between lines of attractive beech and silver birch trees before reaching a crossroads.
Turn right to a second crossroads and continue ahead here, keeping the grassy bank and ditch (all that remains of the Park Pale), on your right. Follow the broad path as it begins a wide curve around to the right. The boundary ditch is still visible here, running parallel to the path you are on. On reaching a kissing gate, continue ahead, soon skirting fields. As you approach the entrance to Slindon campsite, swing left and follow the track down to the road.
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Additional information
Terrain
- Woodland, downland paths and tracks
Landscape
- Sweeping downland and woodland
Dog friendliness
- Dogs under close control on Slindon Estate and in Slindon village
Parking
- National Trust car park in Park Lane, Slindon
Toilets en route
- None on route
About the walk
It all began in 1895, the year the National Trust was founded by three visionary Victorians whose objective was to acquire sites of historic interest and natural beauty for the benefit of the nation. Nearly 130 years after its foundation, it is now the country’s biggest landowner, depending on...
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About the area
Divided from East Sussex back in 1888, West Sussex has a variety of landscapes and coastal scenery, but it is the spacious and open South Downs with which the county is most closely associated. There are plenty of walking routes in the South Downs National Park, cycling routes by the sea or visitors can explore the pretty town of Arundel with its historic castle and buildings.
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Arundel River Cottage
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Arundel River Cottage
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Ship & Anchor
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The Town House Restaurant with Rooms
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The Goodwood Hotel
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The White Horse Inn
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