South Downs Way Relay

Leg 9: South of Washington to Springhead Hill

Route

Start on chalk path above Washington (South) car park off A24 (122 120) and uses SDW alternate route to avoid A24 crossing.

After the changeover there is a tricky downhill path through woods to a stile.

Cross the field to another stile.

Turn right on the road then left at the next junction to Washington Church.

Continue over road bridge.

At junction take left fork along road (not the right fork which leads to Rowdell House) and turn left onto path in front of house (0.5m).

Continue up through woods and bear left to climb on chalky path to meet the main South Downs Way at top (1.5m).

Turn right and continue along ridge to changeover by Kithurst Hill car park.

Access

Washington /A24 Stagecoach bus1 30 mins or Metrobus 23 from Worthing (or BAD bus 100 from Burgess Hill 50 mins 1m)

Rules

  • The changeover is at the point where the footpath leaves the SDW, dropping north to Washington (122120). Teams should park in the car park (120120) if there is space.
  • The route rejoins the SDW on the minor road south of Washington and continues past Washington church. After crossing the bridge over the A24, take the right fork (116128), signed South Downs Way.
  • At the top of Barnsfarm Hill (105119) turn right where the north and south SDW routes merge.

Elevation

Elevation graph

Route