Midhurst Footpath Companions
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Midhurst walk on 11th February 2026

Eleven of us met at North Street Car Park in Midhurst to brave the mud and flood aftermath following three weeks of rain.  Our route took us along The Causeway to the Cowdray Ruins and onto the road doubling back to the Mill and onto the footpath beside The River Rother where we were warned of flooding and mud which necessitated a diversion for the end of our walk.  We took the Permissive pathway behind the school skirting fields onto June Lane which we followed to the Half Moon where we entered Midhurst Common.  A handy bench and tree trunk with views over the common provided respite for our coffee break before heading downhill to follow the Serpent Trail to the access track to cottages which returned us to the main road.  We walked up the hill on National Trust land with views of Woolbeding House and Tulip green house, down the other side and along the southern bank of the Rother.  At the place where flooding was anticipated we skirted the field and picked up an ancient track back to the rear of the school and retraced our route back to the car park for a 4.45 mile walk.  Kemaelli’s provided us with a fine lunch where we were joined by a couple of additional members.

Posing beCause we’re on the Causeway

The millpond by the weir is a bit full

But spring is making us happy

The first of several little hills

You need to remember this spot because we will be back here soon

Skirting the hill behind Rother Academy

The second hill, ignoring a tree trunk perfect for a coffee break

Powering our way up the fourth hill

View across Midhurst Common to the South Downs

Group chat

Descending from our coffee perch

The quick ones posting a break while waiting for the others

Leaving the common

A gentle climb beside Woolbeding

Taking a little known path to avoid the floods of the Rother

Inspection of the last puddle?

Last chance to clean off boots before lunch

Our 4.45 mile walk

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