Flint Knapping - The Oldest Craft

Without the flint knapper we might never have had the butcher, the baker or the candlestick-maker. Flint gave early humans the cutting edge—making it possible to hunt, prepare food, keep warm and ultimately gain an advantage over other hominids.

On this walk we’ll visit local flint knapper, Duncan Berry, who still practises this most ancient of crafts. We’ll learn about the different types of flint, discover how little the art of knapping has changed over thousands of years, and see how flint has also shaped local building traditions.

During this 6-mile walk we’ll spend about an hour with the knapper. The rest of the route is a beautiful walk that connects two villages rich in flint buildings—giving us the chance to admire them with new eyes.

Timings

Thursday 17 September:

0945

Location & directions

St Mary's Church, North Marden, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9JU

Directions:

Parking at St Mary's Church, North Marden Registered walkers will be emailed additional information prior to the walk.

Contact on day:

Malinka van der Gaauw

Telephone number:

+447903991761

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please pre-booking online.

Booking website:

https://ruralstrides.co.uk/flint-knapper/

Booking opens:

13 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

16 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

This walk is not accessible to people with particular needs.

Additional information

This experience is not hands on - no tools will be used. Walkers must be able to manage 6 miles with one steep climb. Walkers must bring a packed lunch.

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

4 hour(s)

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