Distance: ~4.5 miles (7.2km)
Time: 1.5–2 hours
Difficulty: Easy–moderate
Terrain: Footpaths, woodland tracks, quiet lanes
Dogs: Welcome (some livestock fields – leads advised)
Start & Finish
Start outside The Jolly Tanners — and reward yourself with a drink or bite to eat when you’re back 🍺
Walk Directions
1. The Jolly Tanners → Staplefield Common
With the pub behind you, head south along Handcross Road for a short distance, then take the public footpath on the right signposted toward Staplefield Common.
Follow this path as it leads you into open countryside, with hedgerows and fields on either side.
2. Across Fields & Woodland
Continue straight across the fields, keeping to the clearly marked footpath.
You’ll soon enter a shaded woodland section, which is especially lovely in spring and autumn. Stick to the main path as it gently winds through the trees.
3. Toward Slough Green
As you leave the woodland, the path opens out into farmland again. Continue toward Slough Green, enjoying wide views across the Sussex countryside.
At the junction near the road, carefully cross and rejoin the footpath on the opposite side.
4. Nymans Boundary Walk
Follow the path as it skirts the outer boundary of Nymans, with peaceful woodland and parkland to your right.
This section feels wonderfully remote and is one of the highlights of the walk.
5. Return to Staplefield
The path gradually curves back north toward Staplefield. Follow waymarkers through fields and along field edges until you reach a quiet lane.
Turn left, then pick up the final footpath that leads you back toward the village.
6. Back to The Jolly Tanners 🍻
Rejoin Handcross Road and stroll back to The Jolly Tanners, where a well-earned pint, coffee or hearty meal awaits.
What to Expect
Lovely year-round, but especially good on a crisp autumn or sunny spring day
Peaceful countryside and woodland
A great mix of open views and shaded paths
Ideal before or after lunch at the pub
