Walkers

Walkers are welcome on The Hurtwood. We have 14 official car parks - see here - but please remember vehicles are parked at your own risk, and do not leave any valuables in you vehicle.

There are over 60 miles of paths and bridleways, some steep paths more suitable for fitter walkers whilst there are plenty of less hilly areas if you wish to go for a more gentle stroll.

Would you like to take a virtual tour of the Hurtwood before you visit? If so, click here, and look for the Google Earth sign.

Horse Riding

Horse riders are also welcome on The Hurtwood. Please keep to the existing network of trails where possible, and avoid Mountain Bike trails.

Horse boxes are welcome in the car parks, though the entrance to car park no.1 (Holmbury Hill) has a steep incline. To see the locations of car parks, and how to access them, please go to our Location page. Friends of the Hurtwood can also plan their route in detail, using an Ordnance Survey map here. Vehicles are parked at your own risk, and do not leave any valuables in your vehicle.

If you wish to avoid hunting days, please contact the Ranger for details.

Plan your Route

As a Friend of the Hurtwood, you have access to the Interactive Map which allows you to plan your route. With an Ordanance Survey map showing the footpaths and bridleways, superimposed over a satellite view of the Hurtwood, it's possible to sketch out a route and either print it off or save the precise coordinates for use with a GPS device. Your route can also be viewed in Google Earth.

Click here to start plotting your waypoints.