Horsham Riverside Walk

17/05/2026

𝗠𝗢𝗪𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗬 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 - Please note that from Monday 8th June 2026 there will be no access to the Walk north of the A264, due to the start of major works, which will continue until at least December 2027. An alternative route from Rusper Road to New House Farm is shown below and more details are on our website page - https://www.horsham.community/new-house-farm-to-chennells-bridge/ We are pleased to confirm that a replacement route across the site is being discussed with the developers.

17/11/2025

We have a new board on the block: an illustrative guide to wildlife that visitors can look out for when in the Parlour Mead ponds area, supplied by the team at Horsham District Council Parks and Countryside. As regulars know, this corner of the farm was opened up with new boardwalk access and a viewing platform in 2023 (part-funded by a generous donation from the Friends). It has also benefitted from a more recently re-surfaced path from the other direction, so completing an attractive loop of the popular town Horsham Riverside Walk.

10/10/2025

We are very happy to announce that new boardwalk has been added to muddy stretches of the RSW near Grebe Crescent and this will help to access to more of the walk in bad weather. The work have been funded using CIL money, with thanks to HDC and for the good work done by contractors Gary Collier.

20/07/2025

𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙮, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧....
Unfortunately there will not be an annual walk event this year. It appears that Horsham Scouts, who organise these events, had a date arranged for the walk in September but another event has been arranged on part of the walk where access by walkers would not be possible. A provisional date for next year of Sunday 13th September 2026 has been arranged. You can of course use the walk at any time of the year and we hope you will continue to enjoy doing so.

31/08/2024

Our thanks to Horsham Scouts for organising the event this year and to everyone else who is involved. We hope the weather is good and an enjoyable day is had by all 🌞🥾🕶🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️🐾

Great news! Horsham’s popular Annual Riverside Walk will take place on Sunday 15th September 2024.

This years event will start from Tanbridge House School, at 10.00am and THIS IS OUR INVITATION TO YOU to take part in this community event. The event is open to all, so please spread the word.

Please register your interest to participate here, so we can continue to keep you informed: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=U2jQ69lPE06wshcV46RAr1sG9jgcJWdKjfZdJGEusZRUOEdTTFlIUTNPSlI2VlMwUzFBMDdXU0s3OS4u&route=shorturl

Over 200 people took part in September 2023, with many commenting about the sense of community spirit and seeing parts of Horsham they hadn’t known about. Joint District Commissioners, Jo Sands and Dave Hatton, said, “We are really pleased to be able to run this event again and we very much look forward to seeing you on the 15th.”

25/08/2024

𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹.The walk proceeds in an anti-clockwise direction to follow the signposted route, but with some variations to avoid hazardous road crossings, to provide a 12 mile long walk that will take about 4 hours depending on conditions and your ability. Full information can be obtained by registering with the Scouts on their webpage: https://www.horshamscouts.com/events/riverside-walk-2024 Our thanks go out to Horsham Scouts for arranging this event again and to Chesworth Farm and Warnham Local Nature Reserve for helping with their facilities.

17/07/2024

Upcoming Works -Temporary Path Closure
Week Commencing 15th July 2024

We are delighted to announce that we will improving the section of Riverside Walk which runs from Queensway Entrance to the Owl Lookout Platform. The works will involve the resurfacing and profiling of the pathway to ensure the trail is accessible for walkers, buggies and mobility scooters alike.

There will be a temporary closure to the pathway whilst the works are carried out and as a result access to the Owl Lookout Platform will only be possible from the main access road. (See attached map for the accessible route marked in red). We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this temporary closure and will re-open the pathway as soon as possible.

If you have any questions regarding the works or about Chesworth Farm then please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at [email protected]

12/07/2024

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧'𝙨 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝟭𝟱𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.
Horsham Scouts are again organising the event which will start from Tanbridge School at 10.00am and go in an anti-clockwise direction. The event is open to everyone, with over 200 taking part in September 2023, and many commenting about the sense of community spirit and seeing parts of Horsham that they hadn't known about. Please register your interest to participate, or to help make it happen, on the Horsham Scoiuts website or using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/fQQPgTHXyn. They will then continue to keep you informed.

27/05/2024

At last, the path behind the new Aldi development is open again! We hope it will look more welcoming when the work is completed and the boarding comes down.

07/04/2024

The new bridge over the river between Grebe Crescent and Hammerpond Road has been completed but good footwear will be needed to access this until the paths dry out. Our signage has gone on and it is ready to use. With thanks to HDC for the new sturdy structure👍