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Guided Walking in Britain

Sussex, South Downs
  ABINGWORTH

 

Sussex preserves some of England’s most enchantingly traditional scenes; the steep chalky slopes of the South Downs, the White Cliffs, Cissbury Ring; an immense earthwork with relics of ancient flint mines; Bronze age barrows rise above a mysterious yew forest; Paths lead to imposing country houses and gardens including Petworth House, Uppark and Wakehurst Place. Lewes and fairy-tale Arundel are historic towns while Fishbourne Roman Palace features magnificent Roman mosaics. 

2012 Classic Walking Holidays:  operate weekly starting every Saturday from April through November. Walkers stay at the same hotel for seven nights. Days start and end with a short bus ride so the walks are in the most spectacular parts of the island.  Three different guided walks are offered each day. You choose according to your fitness and ability.

Prices:  675.00 GBP   (High Season)   See brochure for all pricing.
Prices are per person for one week based on double.
Above prices are for summer high season. Prices are slightly lower in spring and fall.
A few single rooms are available at a supplement of 8 GBP per night.
Premium Rooms are available at a supplement of 5 GBP per person per night.
Non-member associate fee is 5 GBP per person per booking.

Walking: All walks encompass open undulating downs, fields and heath with villages to explore on the way. A choice of three guided walks is offered each day.
  • Easier walks       5 – 7 miles mostly with easy gradients.                Up  to 750 ft of ascent over a day.
  • Medium walks    8 – 10 miles. Undulating terrain - some steep ascents. Up to 1375 ft of ascent.
  • Harder walks      10.5 –13 miles sometimes rough or stony.               Up to 2000 ft of ascent over a day
   Abingworth Hall occupies a country estate that dates back some seven centuries and stands beside its own lake in seven acres of parkland within the tranquil Weald. Just three miles south, the crest of the South Downs rises abruptly above the small town of Storrington. There is a boot room, laundry facilities, mini-shop, croquet,  9 hole pitch and putt, table tennis and heated outdoor pool (open May to September). 3 meals per day included.
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