This easy to follow walk, on mainly good tracks. starts on the South Downs Way, follows a south easterly bridle path (Monarchs Way) across undulating chalk downland. It leaves the Monarchs Way at the first intersection and returns to the hostel on a north westerly track. Throughout there are panoramic downland views to the west and over the sea. Sheep graze the traditional pastures.
[1] Turn right on leaving the hostel and join the tarmac road which goes down hill and would lead to the Mill Hill Nature Reserve and eventually the town of Shoreham by Sea. Although not immediately obvious there is a footpath beside the right hand fence. On a good day there are some amazing panoramic views. At a car park the South Downs Way continues down hill. Here take the opposite grassy slope through a bridle gate on your left.
[2] Follow this undulating bridle way, usually populated by sheep, eventually reaching a gate and a fenced path. So far you will have noticed the mouth of the river Arun below to the right and perhaps the imposing Lancing College on the opposite hill, further round the power station at Portslade. It is hard to believe you are so close to the conurbation of Brighton & Hove and the large population living along this coastal area. The only sounds you will hear are birds, sheep bleating and maybe light aircraft from Shoreham Airport. On reaching a decayed and roofless barn turn left.
[3] Shortly you will see the large masts at Truleigh Hill - once a radar station and now home to aerials and satellites. You are now walking back towards the South Downs Way. On reaching it turn left down hill and back to your start point.