Angmering, Amberley and Burpham Circular - 12 miles

I hope you can join me on a circular walk with great views (photos from Saturday 16th attached- there were birds and butterflies galore!) with a mix of woodland, South Downs and river walking. We walk through the Angmering Estate woodland and open grassland with 360 degree views at Barpham Hill, onto the South Downs Way with superb views and down to picturesque Houghton Bridge (Amberley) for lunch at either the Bridge Inn, the Riverside Cafe or picnic lunch. I haven't booked the pub as they only take bookings for 12pm or 2.30pm and we will arrive at roughly 1.15pm, but both the Pub and the Cafe have gardens/outdoor areas so there will be food available. The menu for the Riverside Cafe is here (http://dinebytheriver.co.uk/menu/) and the website for the Bridge Inn (no online menu) is here (http://bridgeinnamberley.com).

After lunch we follow the river Arun and then walk via Burpham and Wepham, past the Knell and through Wepham Wood back to the car park. Approximately 7 miles is before lunch and 5 miles after. There is a steady climb onto the South Downs Way before lunch and then some undulation towards the end of the walk.

Cars required. Kindly post a comment if you are able to offer any members a lift from Brighton, south end of Preston Park for a prompt 9:15am departure, or state an alternative location and the relevant time. Our recommended meeting point near the Rose Garden is shown on this map (http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=530851&y=105812&z=110&sv=530851,105812&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=533&ax=530851&ay=105812&lm=0). I have 3 available spaces in my car on a first come first served basis. Hope to see you on Sunday!

See our walks programme (http://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/find-a-walk-or-route/walk-detail.aspx?walkID=3867301) and the announcement (http://bahr.org.uk/profiles/blogs/angmering-amberley-and-burpham-circular-sunday-24th-july?xg_source=activity) on the main BAHR website for more information.

NB. Travel expenses are divided equally between the driver and the passengers, with the rate currently being 30p per mile for car sharing arrangements.

We don't ask you to pay to join us on your first three walks. Afterwards, in order to continue walking with our group, you must become a paid-up member of the Ramblers. Click here (http://www.ramblers.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-member.aspx) to apply. The cost is very reasonable and there are also other benefits. Please then bring your membership card with you.

It is essential to RSVP if you are coming on this walk and have not yet joined the Ramblers (see above).