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FIND YOUR WAYFollow the Acorn symbol for the South Downs Way. For other rights of way use the arrows on waymarkers to pick your route.

Footpath

Bridleway

Restricted byway

Byway

Open access land National Trail Acorn

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HORSE RIDING IN THE SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK

As the largest equestrian charity in the UK, The British Horse Society (BHS) tackles issues such as equine welfare, protecting access rights in the countryside, safety for horse and rider, and delivers the very best in equestrian education.The Society recommends that you are adequately insured against public liability. The BHS provides public liability and personal accident cover as a benefit of Gold Membership (terms, conditions and territorial limits apply). The Society’s thriving and active community of staff and volunteers is committed to improving the lives of horses everywhere. For more information about events, horse care, how to report a riding accident, training or to join the charity visit bhs.org.uk or call 02476 840506.

TAKE THE LEADFor a safe and fun visit with your dog please remember to keep them on a lead around horseriders, livestock and wildlife. Always bag and bin your dog poo – any public bin will do!

Details correct at time of going to print. We do not accept any responsibility for loss, damage or injury, however caused, arising directly or indirectly from use of this leaflet. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2013. SDNPA/Ministry of Design/April’19 ©SDNPA Crown Copyright

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When riding in the South Downs you will often find yourself sharing the path with walkers, cyclists and road users. Here are some tips to make sure you have a fun and safe visit…

ÎWear reflective clothing at all times so you are clearly visible. Î Ride in single file when you need to let others pass you safely. Î Use hand signals so people know your intentions. Î Carry a mobile phone for emergencies. ÎWatch out for farm animals grazing on what might appear to be open land. Î Avoid damaging timber or hedgerows by jumping.

Î Always follow the countryside code: Remember to leave gates and property as you find them, protect plants and animals, take all your litter home and keep dogs under close control.

Visit bhs.org.uk for more details on riding responsibly.

BE A RESPONSIBLE RIDER

THE SOUTH DOWNS WAYThe South Downs Way provides 160km of bridleway for horse riders to explore. If you are looking to ride along some or all of this beautiful National Trail visit nationaltrail.co.uk/south-downs-way/plan for tips on horsebox friendly car parking, accommodation with stables and much more. There are a series of water taps and troughs along the route so horse and rider need never go thirsty – see tap icons on the centre map.

With over 1200km of bridleways within the South Downs National Park there is something for all riders to enjoy – from a gentle trot along a country lane to a long hack up on to the Downs.

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BE NICE, SAY HICycling UK and The British Horse Society (BHS) have joined forces to launch a consideration and courtesy awareness message of ‘Be Nice, Say Hi’ to help cyclists and horse riders to pass safely.

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River Rother

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River Itchen

River Arun

River Adur

River Ouse

Cuckmere River

View to Old Winchester Hill, Hampshire East Meon, Hampshire Little Butser , Hampshire Arundel Castle, West Sussex Cissbury Ring, West Sussex View from Ditchling Beacon, East Sussex Seven Sisters, East Sussex

BASINGSTOKE

ALDERSHOT DORKING

Cuckfield

LingfieldCharlwood SmallfieldGodalming

Milford

Hindhead

Wrecclesham

Hailsham

HeathfieldHurstpierpoint

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ShirrellHeath

Wickham

Bishop’sWaltham

Eastleigh Bishopstoke

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Rowlands Castle

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HORSEBOX PARKINGThis map shows a selection of parking locations for horseboxes across the South Downs National Park – some locations are suitable for any size of horsebox, some only for smaller boxes and some sites require a permit. For more details about these and many other parking sites visit southdowns.gov.uk/horseriding for a printable document. For full details of accessible paths for horses please check your route on an OS map before you set out.

RIDING SCHOOLS IN THE SOUTH DOWNSIf you don’t own a horse there are lots of riding schools and stables throughout the National Park that offer lessons and riding tours for all ages and abilities. Many will collect you from local railway stations and drop you back at the end of the day, so you can leave the car at home and enjoy the view on the journey too. To find a British Horse Society approved riding school near you visit bhs.org.uk.Visit nationalrail.co.uk to plan your journey now.

Wilmington HillJevingtonAlfriston

Firle BeaconHousedean Farm A27

Ditchling Beacon

Devil’s DykePyecombe A23Chanctonbury Ring

Washington A24Bignor HillLittleton Farm A285

Cocking Hill A286Harting DownQECPButser Hill

Beacon HillCheesefoot HeadWINCHESTER EASTBOURNE

The River CuckmereThe River Ouse

The River AdurThe River Arun

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SOUTH DOWNS WAY PROFILE

HORSE RIDING IN THE SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK

South Downs National Park Boundary

South Downs Way

South Downs Way Footpath Only

Long distance routes

Planned route

Railway

Railway stations

Countryside sites

Settlement

Visitor Information

Drinking water taps

Horsebox parking

SITE NAME1. Cheesefoot Head2. Beaconhill Beeches3. Forest of Bere / West Walk

(Lodge Hill)4. Queen Elizabeth Country Park5. Harting Down6. Alice Holt Forest, (nr Frensham)

Buckshot Hole7. Alice Holt Forest, (nr Frensham)

Gravel Hill Road8. Rogate/Fyning layby9. Stoughton Down 10. West Stoke 11. Seven Points (nr Goodwood) 12. Cocking

13. Heyshott Common14. Droke, nr East Dean15. Selhurst Park16. Eartham woods18. Bignor Hill 19. Whiteways, Arundel20. Kithurst Hill, Storrington 21. Chantry Post, Storrington22. Washington (Frieslands)23. Findon Bost Hill24. Findon Valley, Nepcote Lane25. Findon Valley, Coombe Rise 26. Cissbury Ring, Nepcote Lane27. Chanctonbury Ring

28. Beggars Bush 30. Devils Dyke pub31. Jack and Jill, Clayton32. Stanmer Park, Upper Lodges33. Ditchling Beacon34. Firle Beacon35. Bo Peep36. Friston Forest (Butchers Hole)37. Wilmington Chalkpit38. Seven Sisters Country Park

(visitor centre)39. Horsefield Car Park, East Dean

village40. Birling Gap