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Charlton Walk on 11 November 2026

We started out on Mark's walk from the car park of The Fox Goes Free pub in Charlton. A short walk through the village, a right turn  and we were then walking along the West Sussex Literary Trail. Anyone thinking they would like to do the whole trail from Horsham to Chichester needs to be aware it's 54 miles long, so start early! We eventually left the trail and took a footpath through Charlton Forest, turning west to go as far as The New Lipchis Way where we stopped for a drinks break. The Lipchis Way may be a better bet for the ambitious walker - Liphook to Wittering and it's only 38 miles long! Turning south we headed for Levin Down and then some wonderful views across to Goodwood. Seats were available but we chose to head back to the pub, where some great food awaited as well as reasonable drink prices! The walk was around 4.8 miles long.

Rainy start to our walk

Heading up the West Sussex Literary Path

Some bullocks got very excited, thinking we were there to feed them

There is no doubt that autumn is here

Heading up through Charlton forest

Time for a drinks break in the woods

New Lipchis Way, still in Charlton Forest

Open country above Broadham House

Looked after by the Sussex Wildlife Trust

Approaching Levin Down

The rain didn't last all morning but the mist hung around to spoil our view

Juniper berries, but wear gloves when harvesting! They make cabbage absolutely delicious when steamed with butter, onion and garlic!

More cattle on the descent

No, don't go jumping the fence!

Happy bunch of walkers, now warm and fully dried out

Our 4.8 mile jaunt

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