Jockey Brow

A proper woodland walk rather than a destination in itself, Jockey Brow is a small forest patch just outside Horsham that locals use more than tourists tend to find it. The trees are dense enough to feel like proper countryside the moment you step in, and there's a decent network of paths threading through - nothing too demanding, just good for stretching the legs without much fuss.

You won't find facilities or visitor infrastructure here. It's the kind of place you'd pop into for an hour if you're staying at Washington Caravan & Camping Park or Honeybridge Park nearby, both within walking distance if you're keen. Families with younger children will find it fine for a gentle amble, though there's not much to hold attention beyond the trees themselves. Dog walkers absolutely love it.

The real appeal is the straightforwardness of it all. No entrance fees, no timetables, no crowds. You turn up when you fancy, walk around, turn up again another day. It's the sort of place that works brilliantly as a break from caravan life if you're camped locally - you're never more than a couple of miles from any of the parks in the area.

Go when the weather's decent. Muddy in winter, which rather narrows the appeal unless you're properly equipped. Spring and autumn hit the sweet spot - enough light filtering through the canopy, trails aren't boggy, and you might spot some decent wildlife. Worth knowing about if you're basing yourself in Sussex, but don't go expecting anything dramatic.