Downslink Bridleway

A lovely long walk with various public footpaths (left and right) taking you to mystical-looking forests and a ton of things waiting for you to explore.

A great 37 Mile or 59km old railway route which stretches from St Martha's Hill to Shoreham-by-Sea linking the North Downs and South Downs.I regularly run between West Grinstead and Slinfold section all year round and have ran 95% of the entire route. 85% of the link is completely off road, while the others are sections of road or road crossing or connecting paved paths. Does get very muddy in the winter, but it very well maintained in the summer. There are plenty of car parks or parking spots along the route and is well connected to other links such as train station and cycle routes!

Lovely for a walk, run, or cycle. There is a small carpark on the lane between The Orchard Pub and Kennell Lane (No charge). The old railway track has been concreted over, at least from the part I walked down, (West Grinstead Station to Partridge Green) so I don't think you will need wellies when it rains - though we did visit on a sunny day. There are several different trails that branch off the main route if you fancy a hike across some of the more rugged public footpaths.If you want to break up the route a little, you can start at West Grinstead Station and walk down to Partridge Green, then on the return journey back try walking up the B2135, (Church Road, Jolesfield, Needs Hill) you will see a few different paths you can take to cut across back onto the main route, but if you continue up to Needs Hill, you will be able to join the Downslink Bridleway back at the high bridge that takes you over the main road. Though be careful, as when walking up the B2135, as the pathway ends where the road changes from Jolesfield into Needs Hill.

Old railway trackbed. Good surface. Popular with cyclists. Various footpaths off. Lots of butterflies.

If you like to cycle or walk, this is a great spot. You can cycle from Guildford to Shoreham. A few coffee stops on route too.

Fab route for walkers, runners and cyclists. We parked at West Grinstead Station.

Lovely place to walk. Through open countryside and the opportunity to go off track into the woods. Nice and flat so no hills to contend with. Very safe as there are plenty of cyclists and dog walkers. Good parking.

Ready parking, well marked trail great for dog walking, hiking or cycling

Fantastic bike ride for all regardless of ability.