The Gribble Inn, a fabulous microbrewery and restaurant near Chichester
With fabulous craft ales from their own microbrewery, great food and a charming thatched cottage setting, The Gribble Inn near Chichester is hard to beat.
The best beer gardens in West Sussex
Where to enjoy the best beer, the tastiest food and the loveliest views in the prettiest beer gardens in West Sussex – the perfect reward after a long walk in the countryside!
Nore Wood ancient woodland walk
A 3.7-mile walk through beautiful bluebell woods in spring and fall foliage in autumn with stunning views and a folly along the way. Download our free, printable PDF for full instructions for this circular woodland walk.
My favourite woodland walks in West Sussex
Discover my favourite woodland walks in West Sussex, iwhatever the time of year. Connect with the natural world, relax and unwind and create lasting memories amidst the timeless charm of these sacred woods.
Arundel, town & countryside walk
This 3-hour circular route leads us through the historic heart of the town before heading out into the surrounding countryside and the South Downs National Park.
Butterflies of the South Downs
A glimpse of red or a flash of yellow as a pair of butterflies dance around your head. They can be hard to identify as they flutter by and all you really see is a fleeting blur of wings. I started identifying butterflies in earnest nearly forty years ago when I was...
Dos and Don’ts of Foraging in the UK
Foraging is a great way to reconnect with nature. It teaches us about our local environment while instilling in us a sense of stewardship be it in a city park or the open countryside. Here are my notes on responsible and safe foraging.
Sloe Syrup Recipe
One of the simplest ways to use foraged sloe berries is to make them into a syrup. Here are my tips about finding and identifying sloes and how to make this tasty syrup.
Blackberry Smoothie Recipe
Late summer and early autumn is a great time to go foraging in the countryside for wild berries. Here’s my easy recipe for a healthy wild blackberry smoothie.
Halnaker Tree Tunnel Walk to a Sussex Windmill
This two and a half-hour walk takes us through the Sussex countryside into the South Downs National Park and along a glorious tree tunnel. The route then climbs uphill to a restored windmill with panoramic views across the South Downs.
Sussex Villages and Hedgerows Walk
This one and a half-hour walk on the flat leads from one ancient Sussex village through the fields, passing hedgerows laden in autumn berries, to another equally old village and a beautiful church that is over a thousand years old. Along the way, we’ll see some lovely flint and thatched cottages and learn about local history and folklore.
Marsh Samphire | Where to find it, how to identify it and how to eat it
All you need to know about foraging and using marsh samphire plus my favourite marsh samphire recipe, roasted new potatoes.
Hello, I'm the writer, photographer, and walking guide, behind Sussex Walks. I was born in West sussex and have lived here all my life (apart from a few years in Bristol while at university studying Zoology, Botany and Psychology).
As well as leading guided walks, I am a complimentary therapist, art teacher and travel blogger. I love having this variety in my work and being able to share all my passions with others.