View of Shimmings Valley – Byworth Village and Cottages loop from Petworth

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View of Shimmings Valley – Byworth Village and Cottages loop from Petworth

Easy

4.9

(8)

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View of Shimmings Valley – Byworth Village and Cottages loop from Petworth

01:32

5.40km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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700 m

View of Shimmings Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views across the Shimmings Valley are stunning at any time of year.

Tip by

823 m

View from the Sacred Heart Footpath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Please mind this is on footpath. No cycling. It is a short walk with stunning views.

Tip by

2.09 km

Narrow Path in South Downs National Park

Highlight • Forest

could be muddy in the wet

Tip by

2.39 km

Trees by the Lake, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

starts off down with short road stint to big off road incline

Tip by

3.84 km

Byworth Village and Cottages

Highlight • Settlement

Small.village of Byworth

Tip by

4.63 km

Wooden Bridge Over Stream, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Bridge

This is highlighted as being closed. It is accessible but it is fragile.

Tip by

5.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.47 km

1.26 km

710 m

641 m

222 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.60 km

1.11 km

710 m

704 m

248 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

15°C

7°C

98 %

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View of Shimmings Valley – Byworth Village and Cottages loop from Petworth

View of Shimmings Valley

View from the Sacred Heart Footpath

Narrow Path in South Downs National Park

Trees by the Lake, South Downs National Park

Byworth Village and Cottages

Wooden Bridge Over Stream, South Downs National Park

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