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Bashurst Hill

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Bashurst Hill

Downs Link near Horsham The Downs Link walking and cycling path near Horsham in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Downs Link near Horsham Credit: Malc McDonald

Bashurst Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in Sussex, England. It is classified as a hill rather than a mountain, as its elevation does not reach the criteria to be considered a mountain. Situated in the beautiful countryside of Sussex, Bashurst Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Rising to a height of approximately 250 meters, Bashurst Hill is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and outdoor explorers. Its accessible trails and paths make it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, and picnicking. The hill is covered in lush greenery, with a variety of flora and fauna thriving in its slopes and valleys.

The summit of Bashurst Hill provides an excellent vantage point, allowing visitors to enjoy stunning vistas of the rolling Sussex countryside, with its patchwork fields, charming villages, and meandering rivers. On clear days, it is even possible to catch glimpses of the English Channel in the distance.

The area surrounding Bashurst Hill is rich in history and heritage. There are remnants of ancient settlements, burial mounds, and other archaeological sites in the vicinity, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past.

Overall, Bashurst Hill is a captivating natural landmark in Sussex that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its picturesque views, diverse wildlife, and historical significance make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to connect with nature and explore the beauty of Sussex.

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Downs Link near Horsham The Downs Link walking and cycling path near Horsham in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Downs Link near Horsham
The Downs Link walking and cycling path near Horsham in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Public footpath near Horsham A public footpath near Horsham in West Sussex.
Public footpath near Horsham
A public footpath near Horsham in West Sussex.
Downs Link, near Slinfold A view of the Downs Link path near Slinfold in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Downs Link, near Slinfold
A view of the Downs Link path near Slinfold in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Downs Link, near Slinfold The Downs Link path near Slinfold in West Sussex, with a footpath leading off to the right. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Downs Link, near Slinfold
The Downs Link path near Slinfold in West Sussex, with a footpath leading off to the right. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Downs Link approaching Slinfold A view of the Downs Link path as it approaches Slinfold in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Downs Link approaching Slinfold
A view of the Downs Link path as it approaches Slinfold in West Sussex. The path follows a dismantled railway line. It also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Hayes Lane, Slinfold, near Horsham Hayes Lane is a minor road in the village of Slinfold, near Horsham.
Hayes Lane, Slinfold, near Horsham
Hayes Lane is a minor road in the village of Slinfold, near Horsham.
Downs Link at Slinfold, near Horsham The path to the left of the houses forms part of the Downs Link path, which follows a dismantled railway line. The path also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Downs Link at Slinfold, near Horsham
The path to the left of the houses forms part of the Downs Link path, which follows a dismantled railway line. The path also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Downs Link at Christ's Hospital, near Horsham The Downs Link path at Christ's Hospital, near Horsham. The path also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Downs Link at Christ's Hospital, near Horsham
The Downs Link path at Christ's Hospital, near Horsham. The path also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Downs Link near Horsham A bridge carrying a road over the Downs Link path near Horsham. The path also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Downs Link near Horsham
A bridge carrying a road over the Downs Link path near Horsham. The path also forms part of route 223 of the National Cycle Network.
Bullocks on Shiprods Farm This was intended to be a view of the farm, but these critturs insisted on hogging the camera.
Bullocks on Shiprods Farm
This was intended to be a view of the farm, but these critturs insisted on hogging the camera.
Shelley's Wood across an arable field
Shelley's Wood across an arable field
Shelley's Wood
Shelley's Wood
The lower slopes of Sharpenhurst Hill
The lower slopes of Sharpenhurst Hill
Arun Valley line The Arun Valley Line (also known as the Mid Sussex Line) runs from south of Three Bridges, via Crawley and Horsham to Arundel Junction, where it joins the West Coastway line. It was opened in several stages between 1848 and 1863. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arun_Valley_Line" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arun_Valley_Line">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Arun Valley line
The Arun Valley Line (also known as the Mid Sussex Line) runs from south of Three Bridges, via Crawley and Horsham to Arundel Junction, where it joins the West Coastway line. It was opened in several stages between 1848 and 1863. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
The Arun Valley line The Arun Valley Line (also known as the Mid Sussex Line) runs from south of Three Bridges, via Crawley and Horsham to Arundel Junction, where it joins the West Coastway line. It was opened in several stages between 1848 and 1863. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arun_Valley_Line" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arun_Valley_Line">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The Arun Valley line
The Arun Valley Line (also known as the Mid Sussex Line) runs from south of Three Bridges, via Crawley and Horsham to Arundel Junction, where it joins the West Coastway line. It was opened in several stages between 1848 and 1863. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Downs Link The Downs Link is a 37-mile (59 km) footpath and bridleway linking the North Downs Way <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/174" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/174">Link</a> at St. Martha's Hill in Surrey with the South Downs Way <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/1186" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/1186">Link</a> near Steyning in West Sussex and on via the Coastal Link to Shoreham-by-Sea. Most of the route follows two dismantled railway lines, both closed by the Beeching cuts in the 1960s. The Shoreham-On-Sea to Christ’s Hospital line and the Christ’s Hospital to Shalford Junction line. The link opened in 1984. Cycle Route 223 follows the Downs link from Guildford to Shoreham. The logo for the walk is the viaduct across the River Arun <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1870646">TQ0932 : Double Viaduct over the River Arun</a>. A full history of the Cranleigh line (Christ’s Hospital to Shalford Junction) can be read at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cranleigh_Line" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cranleigh_Line">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Downs Link
The Downs Link is a 37-mile (59 km) footpath and bridleway linking the North Downs Way Link at St. Martha's Hill in Surrey with the South Downs Way Link near Steyning in West Sussex and on via the Coastal Link to Shoreham-by-Sea. Most of the route follows two dismantled railway lines, both closed by the Beeching cuts in the 1960s. The Shoreham-On-Sea to Christ’s Hospital line and the Christ’s Hospital to Shalford Junction line. The link opened in 1984. Cycle Route 223 follows the Downs link from Guildford to Shoreham. The logo for the walk is the viaduct across the River Arun TQ0932 : Double Viaduct over the River Arun. A full history of the Cranleigh line (Christ’s Hospital to Shalford Junction) can be read at LinkExternal link
Tree by the Downs Link The Downs Link is a 37-mile (59 km) footpath and bridleway linking the North Downs Way <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/174" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/174">Link</a> at St. Martha's Hill in Surrey with the South Downs Way <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/1186" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/1186">Link</a> near Steyning in West Sussex and on via the Coastal Link to Shoreham-by-Sea. Most of the route follows two dismantled railway lines, both closed by the Beeching cuts in the 1960s. The Shoreham-On-Sea to Christ’s Hospital line and the Christ’s Hospital to Shalford Junction line. The link opened in 1984. Cycle Route 223 follows the Downs link from Guildford to Shoreham. The logo for the walk is the viaduct across the River Arun <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1870646">TQ0932 : Double Viaduct over the River Arun</a>. A full history of the Cranleigh line (Christ’s Hospital to Shalford Junction) can be read at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cranleigh_Line" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cranleigh_Line">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Tree by the Downs Link
The Downs Link is a 37-mile (59 km) footpath and bridleway linking the North Downs Way Link at St. Martha's Hill in Surrey with the South Downs Way Link near Steyning in West Sussex and on via the Coastal Link to Shoreham-by-Sea. Most of the route follows two dismantled railway lines, both closed by the Beeching cuts in the 1960s. The Shoreham-On-Sea to Christ’s Hospital line and the Christ’s Hospital to Shalford Junction line. The link opened in 1984. Cycle Route 223 follows the Downs link from Guildford to Shoreham. The logo for the walk is the viaduct across the River Arun TQ0932 : Double Viaduct over the River Arun. A full history of the Cranleigh line (Christ’s Hospital to Shalford Junction) can be read at LinkExternal link
Downs Link The Downs Link is a 37-mile (59 km) footpath and bridleway linking the North Downs Way <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/174" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/174">Link</a> at St. Martha's Hill in Surrey with the South Downs Way <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/1186" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/1186">Link</a> near Steyning in West Sussex and on via the Coastal Link to Shoreham-by-Sea. Most of the route follows two dismantled railway lines, both closed by the Beeching cuts in the 1960s. The Shoreham-On-Sea to Christ’s Hospital line and the Christ’s Hospital to Shalford Junction line. The link opened in 1984. Cycle Route 223 follows the Downs link from Guildford to Shoreham. The logo for the walk is the viaduct across the River Arun <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1870646">TQ0932 : Double Viaduct over the River Arun</a>. A full history of the Cranleigh line (Christ’s Hospital to Shalford Junction) can be read at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cranleigh_Line" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cranleigh_Line">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Downs Link
The Downs Link is a 37-mile (59 km) footpath and bridleway linking the North Downs Way Link at St. Martha's Hill in Surrey with the South Downs Way Link near Steyning in West Sussex and on via the Coastal Link to Shoreham-by-Sea. Most of the route follows two dismantled railway lines, both closed by the Beeching cuts in the 1960s. The Shoreham-On-Sea to Christ’s Hospital line and the Christ’s Hospital to Shalford Junction line. The link opened in 1984. Cycle Route 223 follows the Downs link from Guildford to Shoreham. The logo for the walk is the viaduct across the River Arun TQ0932 : Double Viaduct over the River Arun. A full history of the Cranleigh line (Christ’s Hospital to Shalford Junction) can be read at LinkExternal link
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Bashurst Hill is located at Grid Ref: TQ1229 (Lat: 51.052773, Lng: -0.39355997)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Horsham

Police Authority: Sussex

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