The Foresters Arms ... Kirdford

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OS Map : Landranger 187 · Map reference TQ 017 269

Description

Charming, 17th century, wooden-beamed, country pub with inglenook fireplaces, stone and brick floors in a quiet village setting. Two bar areas serving beers from Hall and Woodhouse including Badger Best and Sussex. The larger bar includes a dining area. Attractive garden at the rear of the pub with boules/petanque area.

BBQs in the summer and regular theme nights at the pub. Bonfire on the village green next to the pub for Bonfire Night.

The pub was originally named after The Ancient Order of Foresters which was a friendly society in the 19th century.

The Foresters Arms

How to get there

By car
Kirdford is a small village near to Wisborough Green [west of Billingshurst]. The village is about 2 miles [3 km] from the A272.

Cycling
The direct route, cycle to Billingshurst and then through the village [this avoids most of the bypass]. Take the A272 west towards Petworth and Wisborough Green. Turn right just before the cricket pitch [visit the Cricketers Arms here] in Wisborough Green and then take the first left after the cricket ground.

Cycle along this quiet road for 2.5 miles [4 km] and turn right in Kirdford village. The pub is on the right - next to the village green. Although this is the shortest route, it is still quite a distance from Horsham - allow enough time to do this unless you are an experienced cyclist.

The indirect route, cycle from Horsham to Rudgwick, then southwest to Loxwood. From Loxwood head south and take the second right [not the Ifold turn] - if you miss this turn you will end up in Wisborough Green [see above] . After 2 miles [3.2 km] take the next right - signposted Kirdford. In Kirdford, turn right to the village green and the pub is adjacent.

Suggested cycling routes from here

The Half Moon Inn is just round the corner [it's more of a restaurant]. The Cricketers Arms and the Limeburners are other nearby pubs.

There are several bridleways north of Kirdford. Alternatively, on the way back, there are some quiet lanes between Billingshurst - Barns Green - Southwater.

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