Autumn Sussex Walks From Artelium
Woodland walks and countryside routes from our vineyard on the East and West Sussex border.
Dig out your jumper and throw your walking boots into the back of the car, Autumn is here and it’s time to stride out and enjoy the beautiful colours of the season.
Our home on the border of East & West Sussex is the perfect place to base yourself for the day and explore Sussex by foot.
All our routes start and finish at the vineyard, and there is something for everyone from family-friendly woodland rambles to longer walks with local pubs. Dogs are very welcome on the Wine Estate and in the Tasting Room.
Embracing Autumn in Sussex
The Sussex landscape has long inspired artists and writers. And with the leaves beginning to change and the autumn light casting a spell across the South Downs, you can see why.
As the evenings begin to draw in, it is easy to miss the longer summer days. But step inside our Tasting Room and hear the crackle of the log burner and you’ll be cosying up for autumn with a glass of wine in no time.
A Walk for Every Adventurer – four to choose from
The routes all start and finish at the vineyard car park – view location.
Please only come to the vineyard during our opening times and before you set off, please say hi to us in the Tasting Room. For those of you who have been to us before, you’ll know our dog Poppy might be keen to join you for your walk. Please do not let her!
Be aware that fields may have livestock in them, so please keep your dogs under control. The footpaths can also get muddy so be sure to bring appropriate footware.
Here are the four walks…
Sussex Woodland Walk - Bluebell Woods
Length: ~ 30mins
An easy woodland walk, perfect for the family, with beautiful views across the South Downs But watch out! It can get a bit muddy. Route Instructions.
Artelium to Streat Church Loop Walk
Length: ~ 1hr 20mins
A gentle circular walk on the with a stop for cake at Suzy’s Streat Food. Head south towards ‘The Ridge’, before taking in the beautiful old church in Streat. Route instructions.
Pub Walk to the Jolly Sportsman
Length: ~ 2hr 20mins (not including pub stop)
Take in one of our favourite local pubs with this route. Don’t forget to say hi from us. Route instructions.
Plumpton Station-Artelium Loop
Length: ~ 2hr (not including a glass of wine at Artelium)
Coming from London or elsewhere by train? No problem. Our friends at Sussex Modern pulled a walk together that starts and finishes at Plumpton Train Station.
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Although the Bluebells only come out in April, this is still a beautiful woodland walk at any time of year. Great for the family and dogs.
Park at the Artelium car park and say hi to us in the tasting room.
Follow the footpath West alongside the paddock, towards the vineyard, turning right towards a wooden gate.
Once through the gate turn right at the footpath, alongside the vineyard heading North.
You will come across fork in the path, please take the left-hand turn and a step onto the bridleway, and follow the path through the woodlands.
The path continues alongside Gallops Wood across a bridge and then through Blackbrook Wood, towards Middleton Common lane.
When you’ve walked far enough (or start to get thirsty), turn around and head back towards Artelium, following the bridle path eastward and then southward towards the vineyard.
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Turn right out of the Artelium driveway, heading south down Streat Lane.
After ~200 meters, turn left down Riddles Lane towards Shergolds Farm, Continue along that road until you reach a bridleway turning to the right in front of Shergolds Farm.
Turn right through the gate and down the wide gallops. At the bottom is a stream.
Go through the gate and cross the footbridge over the stream and through the railway tunnel.
Carry on along until you reach a T-junction with a bridleway. Turn left, and follow the bridleway until you see a raised wooden footpath through the hedges to the right.
Go through the copse on the wooden footpath, over a bridge and out into the fields, hugging the hedge to your right.
Follow the footpath through the fields until you reach a road called “The Ridge” at the corner of Streat Lane. Turn right and the left towards the church and follow the footpath alongside the left of the church overlooking the graveyard.
Look out for Suzy’s Streat Food stand sign -yummy cakes and an honesty box!
Continue along this lane for ~500m until you reach the farm at the T-junction at the end.
Turn right. You are now on a lane that goes all the way back to the Artelium vineyard. Follow it until you reach the bridge and the railway at the bottom of the vineyard.
Turn right into Artelium and back to the Tasting Room or a glass or two and a bite to eat!
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Lovely walk with views of the South Downs and a mid-way pint.
Leave the tasting room towards vineyard.
Turn left out onto the bridle path.
Walk south towards the downs alongside the vineyard.
Under the railway bridge and across the bridge over the stream. Carry up past cottage and through the gate.
Head straight up the bridle path for around 20 mins.
You’ll come to Hayley’s farm near a group of cottages. Turn left to church up a stoney path.
Walk along the ridge to the church. - there’s a little bench in the southern side of the church yard corner if you need a break Cross over the road ( wiggle left & then right)
Follow the ridge to the end where you will see Ashurst organics on your right and Plumpton Racecourse on your left.
Along this side there’s a viewing point with a board pointing out some of the names of the hills on the Downs and interesting features.
Cross over Plumpton Lane towards East Chiltington Church.
Carry straight on along the path until you come to the church.
Past the church you’ll come to a t -junction . Take the left turn north and a short hop and a skip and you’ll see the Jolly sportsman on your right.
Head north from the Pub and follow the footpath until you reach the trainline.
Go under the train track and turn left.
Take the next right (if you have reached the Tennis Courts you have gone too far!)
Follow the stream and then cross it, before heading in a straight line until you hit North Barnes Lane.
Turn left and follow North Barnes Lane until you reach Plumpton Green village.
Turn right, and before the village shop turn left and take Riddens lane.
As the land arches right, take the stye in the hedge and walk across the fields.
Turn right when you hit the bridle path, through the gate and turn left.
Head down the track until you hit Streat Lane. Take a left and after 100yards you will see Artelium on your right.