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Unicorn Inn – St James' Church, Heyshott loop from Heyshott

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Unicorn Inn – St James' Church, Heyshott loop from Heyshott

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Unicorn Inn – St James' Church, Heyshott loop from Heyshott

02:05

7.92km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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420 m

Unicorn Inn

Highlight • Pub

A lovely pub at the bottom of the Downs that welcomes hikers, bikers and all from the outdoors.

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442 m

Whipping Inn

Highlight • Pub

Local pub at the foot of the downs with an attractive large beer garden.

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741 m

St James' Church, Heyshott

Highlight • Religious Site

A friendly local pub with spectacular views of the South Downs that serves a great Sunday roasts with old school desserts like treacle tart and ice cream.

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3.15 km

Westercroft Copse

Forest

3.75 km

Hoe Copse

Forest

5.08 km

Cocking Village Shop

Highlight • Settlement

Cocking is a quaint little village nestled right at the bottom of the South downs. Its a perfect village to refuel and stock up on snacks before heading up onto the hills.

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5.27 km

St Catherine of Siena Church, Cocking

Highlight • Religious Site

St Catherine of Siena Church is a Grade I-listed place of worship in the village of Cocking. The church primarily dates to the 12th century but was altered in the …

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5.29 km

Costers Brook

Highlight • Natural

Costers Brook is a beautifully clear chalk stream which rises near Cocking and joins the Western Rother near Cowdray House at Midhurst.

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6.48 km

View of the South Downs from Cocking Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

lots of gravel be aware

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6.76 km

Farmhouse below Heyshott Downs

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

7.92 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.73 km

2.72 km

414 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

2.69 km

898 m

816 m

406 m

328 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 18 July

25°C

11°C

0 %

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Unicorn Inn – St James' Church, Heyshott loop from Heyshott

Unicorn Inn

Whipping Inn

St James' Church, Heyshott

Cocking Village Shop

St Catherine of Siena Church, Cocking

Costers Brook

View of the South Downs from Cocking Road

Farmhouse below Heyshott Downs

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