Midhurst Footpath Companions
Walking in Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey.

Rogate walk on 25th February 2026

The walk started from the Jolly Drover in Hill Brow, led by Tim and Jane. We headed for the top car park on Rogate common, next to Clayton Court and from there walked through the woods towards Tullecombe. It was a very sunny day and quite warm for February. With about a mile of walking through the woods we turned south and after more shady walking we  suddenly emerged into daylight outside a large house called Commonside. A little way down the drive we turned west towards Tipsall and had a look at a large herd of cows enjoying their lunch. At this point we could have climbed a stile but with some pipe hazards in the way, we headed south towards Slade Farm before turning west again along a so called footpath. It proved somewhat challenging with a deep gulley, fortunately not with deep water in it! Thankfully we found a northbound path which had a few scattered seats for our coffee break and we then turned across the airstrip at Carrols to find the  Sussex Border Path. This led all the way back to the car park and then on to The Jolly Drover for our lunch.

All 17 ready to go!

First, a bit of road work, then the woods!

Looked after by Forestry England, we were among the 15 million who visit their forests each year.

Coming down from the hill

Some parts were muddier than others

But we all crossed over to keep on the route

First glimpse of the South Downs

Wandering south

Heading south from Commonside

Several footpaths were available

Cattle feeding , with a choice of a green diet at the far end

Just stopped for a natter!

Seating in an informal pattern

Descending towards the Sussex Border Path near Carrols

Heading for home

First butterflies of spring - brimstones (?) lured out from hibernation by the warm weather

Nearly finished the walk, but yet another obstacle

Where's the man when we need him?!

Lunch for the deserving!

Walk about 5.2 miles

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