Petworth, a region in West Sussex, England, is situated within the South Downs National Park, offering diverse landscapes for outdoor activities. The area features rolling hills, extensive woodlands, and the expansive parkland of Petworth Park. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, jogging, road cycling, and more.
Petworth offers more than 50 routes across several sports like hiking, mountain biking, jogging, road cycling, and more. More than 23,000 visitors have…
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Average rating
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4.7
(9)
47
hikers
8.76km
02:22
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(6)
86
hikers
8.69km
02:20
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42
hikers
5.56km
01:34
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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18
hikers
15.6km
04:14
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.1
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35
riders
40.3km
03:44
810m
810m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.8
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48
riders
51.3km
04:44
1,060m
1,060m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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53
riders
46.5km
04:14
870m
870m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.5
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9
riders
29.1km
02:43
550m
550m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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106
riders
55.3km
02:39
430m
430m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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49
riders
31.8km
01:29
290m
290m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

25
riders
43.2km
01:58
400m
410m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

24
riders
107km
05:11
1,090m
1,090m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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48
runners
21.0km
02:28
330m
330m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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41
runners
10.4km
01:10
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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31
runners
9.53km
01:04
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
runners
28.4km
03:10
420m
420m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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41
riders
49.1km
04:33
910m
910m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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8
riders
27.9km
01:45
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
39.7km
02:29
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
39.6km
02:28
380m
380m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
riders
25.5km
01:55
310m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
27.5km
02:23
530m
530m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
53.8km
03:22
420m
420m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
28.5km
02:13
430m
430m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Petworth offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, jogging, and road cycling. The region has more than 60 routes available for exploration within the South Downs National Park and Petworth Park.
Petworth Park provides numerous paths through its deer park and ancient trees. The surrounding South Downs National Park offers diverse routes, including viewpoints like Bignor Hill. More information is available in the Hiking around Petworth guide.
Yes, the Petworth region within the South Downs National Park offers mountain biking trails. Specific trails can be found around Graffham Down Nature Reserve and Selhurst Park Forest. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Petworth guide.
Petworth is a starting point for road cycling, with scenic byways throughout the South Downs. Routes can extend towards the Surrey Hills or the coast. The Road Cycling Routes around Petworth guide provides options.
Petworth offers easy hiking routes suitable for various fitness levels. Petworth Park provides gentle paths, and the region has specific guides for less strenuous options. Consult the Easy hikes around Petworth guide.
Petworth Park is suitable for family walks, featuring wide paths and the deer park. Many routes within the South Downs National Park are also accessible for families. The varied terrain allows for selection of appropriate difficulty levels.
Dogs are generally permitted on many trails in the Petworth area, especially within Petworth Park and the South Downs National Park. Specific rules may apply in certain areas, particularly regarding livestock or wildlife. Always keep dogs under control.
Walks in Petworth feature the expansive Petworth Park, designed by Capability Brown, with its ancient trees and fallow deer herd. The South Downs National Park offers views from Bignor Hill and habitats at Burton Mill Pond and Graffham Down Nature Reserve.
Petworth is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 23,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
Komoot offers several guides for Petworth, including Hiking around Petworth, MTB Trails around Petworth, and Road Cycling Routes around Petworth. There are also guides for jogging, touring cycling, gravel biking, and easy hikes.
Parking is available at Petworth Park, which is managed by the National Trust. Additional parking options exist in Petworth town and at various trailheads throughout the South Downs National Park. Check local signage for specific parking regulations and fees.
The official website for Petworth Town Council is www.petworth-tc.gov.uk. For Petworth House and Park, the National Trust website is www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth-house.
For general inquiries related to Petworth, the Petworth Town Council can be reached at +441798344883. For Petworth House and Park, the National Trust phone number is 01798 342207.

