TUNBRIDGE WELLS

LIPHOOK National Park Area WINCHESTER TO MILLAND WALKS Railway

MIDHURST PULBOROUGHStation LEWES LIPHOOK AND BRIGHTON & HOVE BOGNOR EASTBOURNE MILLAND REGIS

FIND YOUR WAY Follow the arrows on waymarkers.

Footpath Bridleway Restricted byway Byway  Open access land National Trail Acorn

TAKE THE LEAD For a safe and fun visit with your dog please remember to keep them on a lead around livestock and wildlife. Always bag and bin your dog poo – any public bin will do!

GETTING HERE CONTACT By bus: There are regular South Downs National services to Liphook, visit Park Authority: www.traveline.info/se 01730 814810 By rail: The route @SDNPA /SDNPA starts from Liphook southdownsnp railway station. Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk

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All uncredited photos Mischa Haller © SDNPA. Details correct at time of going to print. Please be aware that routes are shared with other users (vehicles, pedestrians, dogs, horses etc) and users of this route do so at their own risk. We do not accept any responsibility for loss, damage or injury, however caused, arising directly or indirectly from use of Please this leaflet. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright recycle me and database right 2013. after use SDNPA/The Way Design/April 2018. © SDNPA Crown copyright SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK From rolling hills to bustling market towns, the South Downs National Park’s landscapes cover 1,600km² of breathtaking views, hidden gems and quintessentially English scenery. A rich tapestry of wildlife, landscapes, tranquillity and visitor attractions, weave together MILLAND a story of people and place in harmony. For your guide to everything there is HOUSE & PLACE to see and do in the National Park visit southdowns.gov.uk/discovery-map NOW A QUIET COUNTRY AREA, THIS WAS ONCE A BUSY Keep up to date with the INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE. latest news and events from the South Downs National Park. Like much of the The stream running southdowns.gov.uk/newsletter Weald, Milland was from Milland Place once the location of a through the mill is called prosperous iron industry. Hammer Stream, a Remnants of this era can name reflecting the old still be seen around the industrial nature – a private Milland House ‘hammer’ was a pond & Place. created to drive water- powered forges and To the east of the house iron furnaces. you can see Milland Mill, a late 17th or The proximity of Milland early 18th century to and the three-storied building. coast, with the existence The mill lake lies to the of iron ore, charcoal YOUR COUNTRYSIDE CODE: north of this building and water, meant this RESPECT. PROTECT. ENJOY. with the disused iron now peaceful landscape Respect other people wheel on the east. was once overcome by • Leave gates and property as you find them the sounds and smells of • Keep to the paths unless on Open Access Land the iron-making trade. Protect the natural environment • Take your litter home • Keep dogs under effective control Enjoy the outdoors • Plan ahead and be prepared • Follow advice and local signs 0 0.5miles START LIPHOOK AND MILLAND LIPHOOK 0 1km STATION

DISTANCE: KEY: N E 7.25 miles W Point of interest L (11.5 km) IP 1 C HI Pub S W A Y ALLOW: Refreshments STAG 2 3-4 hours WOOD 12 Toilets H Y T A A P W Tumulus Parking R GR ADIENT: S E T D R One steep climb START Bus stop H O

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Golf course W S U N P Wardley Hanger. E I WHEATSHEAF S W SHUFFLESHEEPS H L Trail point INCLOSURE IP S 1 C HI S W A 3 PATH: YTrail STAG 2 MainlyWOOD forested paths 12 H Road Y T PORTSMOUTH ROAD MAP REF: A A P W Tumulus Find this area on (muddy when wet) R S E

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W S Bridleway Three stiles along trail. U P I WHEATSHEAF S SHUFFLESHEEPS H INCLOSURE HATCH S 3 Footpath FIR

SERPENT TRAIL PORTSMOUTH ROAD Woodland 11 Buildings HATCH 10 FIR START HEATH 4 LONG DISTANCELIPHOOK ROUTES PATCH WARDLEY MOOR 10 STATION MILLAND HOUSE HEATH 9 4 WARDLEY MOOR ShipwrightsPATCH Way is a Nwhich winds its way from MILLAND E HOUSE 9 W 50 mile route tracing L to Petersfield IP MILLAND PLACE the journey timber used1 throughC stunning MILLAND PLACE HI S W to take from forest to heathland.A Y STAG shipyard. Starting2 at WOOD 5 6 The Sussex Border Path HA 12 5 Alice Holt ForestMM it passes WARDLEY H 6 ER S Y TR follows theT edges of H E A AM WARDLEY A through Queen ElizabethA ME M P R W Tumulus POTTERY ST CROCKERS West andR R S E E CountryWOOD Park and finishes, A T D alongR , M H via ferry, at Portsmouth7 O POTTERY

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W S U Island on Chichester P I beautifullyWHEATSHEAF carved stone8 S SHUFFLESHEEPS 7 H INCLOSURE Harbour to Rye. S sculptures showing the MILLAND history3 or wildlife of each The MILLAND LANE place lie along the route. SERPENT TRAIL runs for 39 miles north 8 PORTSMOUTH ROAD to south linking Liphook The Serpent11 Trail is a to East Head on 64-mile waymarked route MILLAND Chichester Harbour. N HATCH FIR

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MILLAND DISCOVER ROLLING FIELDS AND THE REMNANTS OF AN IRON-MAKING ERA Turn left out of the the narrower bridleway Turn right at the Take the right hand 1station building, then through the woods. At the 6junction of paths. After 9branch where the track left onto Station Road. end of the golf course turn 300m turn right at the forks to climb Wardley At the T-junction turn left right at the T-junction onto T-junction and almost Hanger. At the top of towards Portsmouth and the track which bears right immediately bear left the hill continue straight Petersfield. and descends to a road. through trees into a field. ahead on the bridleway.

After 350m cross Turn right at the Cross the field to a After 200m, at a 2the main road to the 4road; left at the first 7gate. Pass the old mill 10 junction of paths, Links Tavern and follow bridleway sign and then on your right continuing take the footpath left the bridleway bearing bear left at the next to a wooden footbridge. and downhill. Join the to the right of the road. junction. Take the next Follow the gravel track driveway of Hatch House Continue past Tile House, left and follow the power straight ahead to the road and continue straight cross the lane and follow lines. Where the power and turn left. ahead on the drive. the bridleway along lines bear left, continue the right hand edge straight on to the fence After 300m, note After 400m at of Liphook golf course. line; keeping the fence on 8Jubilee Beacon at 11 the crossroads of Follow bridleway signs your left join the footpath Cartersland Green on paths turn right onto the straight ahead for 500m following the fence round. right (originally lit for the restricted byway, following to reach a road; turn left. Half way along, cross Queen’s Diamond Jubilee the Serpent Trail. Continue into the field following the in 2012) and continue through woodland with Cross the railway signpost and aim straight to the crossroads. the extensive gardens of 3bridge and follow ahead for Milland House. (Continue straight over the Wheatsheaf Inclosure the road past the 5th Turn right at the road and crossroads for the Milland on your left. golf tee. Cross the main walk along the verge for Community Shop and road again and take the Café 100m on your left.) After approximately a short distance. Cross 1km fork left on a bridleway directly opposite the road and take the Turn left at the crossroads 12 which immediately bends towards . After byway to the main road. bridleway track on the Turn left, keeping to the to the right. Pass the other side. Durrants Pond, turn left practice driving range on along Wardley Lane and footpath, cross the railway your right and cross the After 150m turn right continue for 1.4km until footbridge and turn right broad track of the Serpent 5on to the footpath the tarmac ends (just down the steps to return to Trail. Continue ahead on continuing downhill. beyond Robins Cottage). the station.