Murky Wood and the One Tower
PETWORTH TO BILLINGSHURST VIA THE MENS, TOAT HILL AND NUTBORNE Well, for my party of one, this was an innocent enough gap-filler of a walk, in the planning. It turned out to be an adventure akin to that in Middle Earth. The weather outlook into November is pretty good with dominating high pressure and what began as a murky train journey, finished with the sun setting on the rich golden hues of a sunny Autumn day. Visual and botanical treats were in store within the woods and a high point involved a quest for a key and a lonely tower climb. My timing was impeccable on such a short day and I caught the train with considerable satisfaction. Petworth can be made with a well-timed train via Three Bridges to Pulborough and then a bus shortly after. Return is on the same train-line via Billingshurst. From the Market Square bus stop, I went south to Co-op before going east on New Road. This becomes Angel Street. On the left side, stick to the side of the Sacred Heart Church before descending ...
