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October 2016 – January 2017

Welcome to the HeartSmart Walks programme for

October 2016 – January 2017

February 2016 to May 2016

These walks are led by volunteer Walk Leaders and are designed to cater for all

ages and abilities. The walks offer opportunities to exercise and meet new people

in a safe and friendly environment. Below is some information to help you get the

most out of them:

All walks finish at their starting point unless otherwise stated.

No booking is required but please arrive 10 minutes before the walk is due

to start.

Please inform the Walk Leader if you will be leaving the walk early and sign

yourself out.

Please wear suitable footwear and you may like to bring a drink of water.

Please note that the walks are smoke free.

Dogs are welcome unless otherwise stated but must be kept on the lead.

Timings stated on the programme are approximate

If the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled. Please check with the

office or website if unsure (office hours Mon-Fri 8.45am-5pm).

Please read the walk description before joining the walk

and ensure you are walking at the right level for you.

For further information contact the Chichester Wellbeing team

01243 521 041 – [email protected] –

www.chichesterwellbeing.org.uk

Please note that any walks with duration of 90 minutes or more are not accredited by Walking for Health but are

managed by Chichester District Council.

Key:

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Christmas walk and lunch at The Dean on Monday 5th December 12:30pm

Important: If you would like to attend the lunch it is essential that you let us know as soon as possible as spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call Sam Miles on 01243 534817 or email [email protected] for a menu and booking form. Last booking date is 11/11/2016

Monday 3rd October 10.30am

TILLINGTON via PITSHILL

L: Gerald Time : 1hr 30mins Distance : 3 miles. A lovely & interesting walk in and around Tillington, via vineyards & then to Pitshill, Tillington's mansion. Meet: The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9AF. SU963 220. By Car: 1 mile west from Petworth on A272 then in the middle of Tillington, turn north following brown tourist sign to The Horse Guards. Parking in road. Contact Gerald on 07748 597 568 (on day of walk only). Dogs welcome.

Monday 3rd October 10.30am

*NEW WALK* SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS

CHICHESTER WESTGATE

L: Helen Time : 30mins. A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners Meet: Entrance to Westgate Leisure Centre, PO19 1RJ By car: From the A27 take the A259 into Chichester, go straight over the first roundabout and then first exit off second roundabout. There is a pay & display car park (70p for an hour) Call Helen on 07921 278 860

Tuesday 4th October 10.30am

BIGNOR

L: Simon M: David Q Time : 1hr 30mins Distance : 3.5 miles around Bignor starting from Bignor Roman Villa. Some stiles but apart from one short climb the walk is mainly on the flat. Meet: Bignor Roman Villa (parking by kind permission of Bignor Roman Villa) By car: Take the A29 to Bury. At the bottom of Bury Hill take the turning (westwards) signposted for West Burton and Bignor. Bignor Roman Villa is also signposted with brown tourism signage (2 miles). Follow the lane and signs through West Burton. Bignor Roman Villa is on the right before reaching Bignor village

Thursday 6th October 10:30am

*NEW WALK* WEST MARDEN

L: Jane M: Peter D Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Distance: 5 miles. A pleasant walk with some hills and stiles through woodland and open countryside with some good views. NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNER’S Meet: West Marden on the corner of Noredown Way. By Car: Take the B2178 from Chichester, turn right at Funtington into Hares lane and right again on to the B2146. Continue to West Marden where you turn left. Noredown Way is past the pub on the left.

October 2016 to January 2017

Monday 10th October 10.30am

FISHBOURNE

L: Bruce M: Peter D Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3 miles (if one way, and bus back) or 5 miles circular; over muddy fields to Bosham Meet: Fishbourne Church car park, A259 (SU842045); bring bus pass By car: 200 metres west of the Tesco roundabout, just past Apuldram Lane



CHICHESTER OAKLANDS

L: Helen

Time : 30mins. A gentle paced walk suitable for beginners.

Meet: Entrance to Chichester Festival Theatre, PO19 6AP

By car: From A27 take the A259. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Via

Ravenna/A259. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Ave De Chartres / A286 At

the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Orchard St/A286. Follow signs to Northgate Car Park. There is a pay &

display car park (70p for an hour) Call Helen on 07921 278 860

By bus: The number 60 operated by Stagecoach stops near the Theatre


NORTH EARTHAM WOODS

L: Bruce M: Peter D Time: 2 hours 20 minutes. Distance: 5.2 miles. Ascent 150m. A walk through the top of Eartham Woods to Bignor Hill returning via Stane Street. Meet: Junction A285 and Selhurst Park Road. SU938119 ( Nearest postcode GU28 0LZ ). http://maps.google.com/maps?t=m&z=15&q=50.8998,-0.6663 By Car: Take the A285 Petworth road. Selhurst Park Road junction is 4.6 miles.

Thursday 13th October 10.30am

ANGMERING AND HAMMERPOT

L: Peter Br Time: 2 hours Distance: 4 mile mainly flat walk through woods and meadows. Meet: Car park in the woods at the Dover. Map ref TQ061065 By Car: A27 through Arundel and Dover Street is signed on the left after 2 miles (before The Woodman Arms where the A27 goes uphill).

Sunday 16th October 10.30am

THORNHAM

L: Dominic Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes Distance: 3.5 miles. Harbourside walk, flat reasonable surface Meet: Thornham Marina Car Park By Car: A259 from Chichester. Thorney Road is left just before Emsworth then turn left onto Thornham Lane, Thornham Marina will be on your left.


WEST DEAN

L: Andrew Time: 2 hours Distance: 4 miles, 2 hours; steady climb up through Westdean Woods Meet: ‘The Dean’ car park, West Dean By car: A286 two miles north of Lavant

http://maps.google.com/maps?t=m&z=15&q=50.8998,-0.6663


HAVANT THICKET

L: Peter Bu Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3 mile walk Leigh Park gardens and woodland in the forest on a gravel track. Meet: Car park on Manor Lodge Road By Car: Car park is off B2149 (signposted Horndean), just after 2 mini roundabouts opposite Mallard Road.



WEST WITTERING

L: Judy M: John Time: 1 hour Distance: Approx 2 miles. The walk along Ellanore Lane then along the edge of Chichester Harbour and returning via Snow Hill, will be at a gentle pace and should be suitable for beginners. Meet: On green opposite “The Old House at Home” pub at West Wittering By car: From Chichester take A286 to Birdham roundabout then right onto B2179 for about 3 miles to small green at entrance to Pound Road on right. Parking may be possible on the main road or in side streets. By Bus: Nos 52 or 53 stop at “Old House at Home” pub opposite Pound Road.


PULBOROUGH BROOKS

L: Jane M: Peter D Time: 1 hr 30 minutes Distance: 3.5 miles This is a flat walk with stiles, which can be wet and muddy if there has been bad weather. Please note that in one place there is a very narrow field entrance. Meet: RSPB Reserve car park Wigginholt Pulborough RH20 2EL. Meet at entrance to the reserve. By car: A29 to Pulborough. Turn right on to A283 and approximately 1.5 miles, turn right into the reserve car park.


LAVINGTON COMMON

L: Fiona Time: 2 hours Distance: 3.5 miles Starting at this lovely heathland enjoy a wander through this old wooded and heathy landscape. Footpaths can be muddy. Meet at Lavington Common National Trust car park near Graffham. Take the Graffham turning between Petworth and Duncton off the A285 and continue along the road until you see the car park amongst pine trees on your right. If you get to the crossroads at Cathanger Lane you have just gone past it. Any problems phone Fiona 07767400039.

Friday 21st October 10.30am

SLINDON PARK LANE

L: Janet H M: Ann F Time: 1 hr 30 minutes Distance: 3.5 miles. A walk through the woods and up onto the Downs. Walking back through Slindon Village to see the Pumpkin display. Meet: National Trust Car Park, Park Lane, Slindon, BN18. By Car: Take A27 eastward from Chichester. At Fontwell roundabout continue on A27 until you reach the next roundabout (¼ mile approx). At this roundabout take first left (A29 Pulborough/Amberley) and immediately turn left into Park Lane. Car park is ¾ mile on the left.


SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS HAYLING BILLY

L: Peter Bu Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4 miles along the track to the Theatre and back. Ideal for beginners. Meet: Meet behind the Esso garage. By Car: ½ mile after Hayling Bridge, Esso Garage is before the pelican lights, opposite Victoria Road.


SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER WESTGATE

L: Helen Time : 30mins. A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners Meet: Entrance to Westgate Leisure Centre, PO19 1RJ By car: From the A27 take the A259 into Chichester, go straight over the first roundabout and then first exit off second roundabout. There is a pay & display car park (70p for an hour) Call Helen on 07921 278 860


*NEW WALK* PORTSDOWN HILL - FORT WIDLEY

L: Bruce M: Peter D Time: 1 hour 45 min. Distance:3.5 miles. Ascent 100m. Lovely panoramic views to the north and south of Portsdown Hill with a circuit of the fort. Meet: Portsdown Hill - Car Park past The Churchillian on Widley Walk. SU659064 ( Nearest postcode PO6 3LS ) http://maps.google.com/maps?t=m&z=15&q=50.8541,-1.0639 By Car: Take the B2177 from Bedhampton. Turn right at the Churchillian Pub into Widley Walk and the the public car park. Phone 07708 311487


IPING AND CHITHURST

L: Jane M: Peter D Time: 3 hrs Distance: This is a longer 6.75 mile walk, which has several stiles and is hilly in places. A pleasant walk with lovely views. No dogs. You may wish to bring a snack. NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS Meet: Outside the Hamilton Arms Stedham. GU29 0NZ. By car: A286 to Midhurst, at mini roundabout turn left on A272 to Petersfield. After 2 miles turn right into Stedham (this is the second turning to Stedham) and park outside the Hamilton Arms on the verge.

Sunday 30th October 10.30am

WHITEWAYS

L: Dominic Time: 2 hours Distance: 3.5 miles Walk along Monarch Way and South Downs Way. NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS Meet: Whiteways car park on A29. By Car: The car park is at the junction of the A29, A284 and B2139.

Monday 31st October 10.30am

HEARTSMART 15th ANNIVERSARY WALK

LANGSTONE AND HAYLING BILLY

L: Anne Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3 miles By Car: Park at the Ship Inn Langstone Road, PO9 1RD. This is a free public car park. ( 719048 ) From the A 27 turn left on to the A 3023. You will see the car park on the left by the Ship Inn.

Monday 31st October 10.30am

SINGLETON

L: Andrew Time: 2 hours Distance: 4 miles, 2 hours; over Levin Down to Drovers and Cucumber Farm Meet: Opposite Singleton primary school adjacent to the river Lavant By car: A286 one mile north of Lavant; right turn to Singleton

Tuesday 1st November 10.30am

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER MARINA STROLL

L: Judy M: John Time: 1 hour. Distance: 0.75 mile. A flat, gentle stroll round the Marina finishing with the opportunity for refreshments and a chat at the Boat House Café. Suitable for beginners. Meet: Car Park by Boat House Cafe


By Car: From Chichester take A286 towards Witterings. Turn right at sign to Chichester Marina and follow road all the way down to parking near the Boat House Café By Bus: 52/53 get off at the Marina bus stop, walk down to the Boat House Car park( about ¾ mile along road)

Wednesday 2nd November 10.30am

TORTINGTON COMMON

L: Peter Br M: Peter D Time: 2 hrs Distance: 3.5 mile flat circular walk across Tortington Common and through Binsted woods. Meet: Dalloway Road, Arundel. Map ref SU938106 By Car: A27 to Arundel, last exit on first roundabout (Ford) then immediately right up Torton Hill Road and continue straight onto Dalloway Road. Park roadside where the road curves right.

Wednesday 2nd November 10.30am

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER OAKLANDS

L: Helen






display car park (70p for an hour). Call Helen on 07921 278 860


Thursday 3rd November 10.30am

CHALTON

L: Jane Time: 3 hours Distance: 6 miles. Open countryside and country lanes from the old village of Chalton. Some hills. NOT SUITABE FOR BEGINNERS

Meet: Chalton Village Car Park which is just before the pub if travelling from Finchdean. By car:You can either travel via the A3, coming off at the Clanfield/ Chalton junction or from Rowlands Castle, follow the road to Finchdean and turn left to Chalton. Post code for Red Lion at Chalton is PO8

0BG.

Friday 4th November 10.30am

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CANAL WALK

L: Janet M: Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3.5 mile level. Return by bus. Bring bus pass or money for fare. Can be muddy in places when wet. Suitable for beginners. Meet: Chichester Canal, Basin Road, Chichester PO19 8DT. By Car: From Chichester city centre go south along Basin Road to Canal Wharf. Limited parking but plenty of public car parks available in the city centre.

Monday 7th November 10.30am

PETWORTH PARK

L: Gerald Time : 1 hour 30 minutes. Distance: 3 miles. Come and see the fallow deer in Petworth Park. Meet: The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9AF. SU963 220. By Car: 1 mile west from Petworth on A272 then in middle of Tillington, turn north following brown tourist sign to The Horse Guards. Parking in road. Contact Gerald on 07748 597 568( on day of walk only). Dogs welcome.


EMSWORTH TO POOK LANE

L: Anne A M: Ann F Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3 miles level walk along the shore. Meet: Emsworth square By Car: Take the A259 from Chichester to Emsworth. At the roundabout turn left into the town centre, the town

square is on the right hand side. Note: You need to pay for parking. By Bus: 700 bus to Emsworth square.

Tuesday 8th November 10.30am


L: Helen Time : 30mins. A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners Meet: Entrance to Westgate Leisure Centre, PO19 1RJ By car: From the A27 take the A259 into Chichester, go straight over the first roundabout and then first exit off second roundabout. There is a pay & display car park (70p for an hour). Call Helen on 07921 278 860

Wednesday 9th November 10.45am

10.45am START CLIMPING

L: Dominic Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Distance: Approx. 2½ miles. Along dunes and beach to Climping Mill, then across fields to Ferry Road and Rope Walk to club. Refreshments are available at the Yacht Club on the return. Meet: 10.45am (to allow for train) at Arun Yacht Club Car Park, Rope Walk, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5DL. Your support to the club in buying refreshments is appreciated in return for free parking. By Car: Take the A259, Bognor Littlehampton Road. About ¼ mile east of Ford Road roundabout turn south into Ferry Road. Follow signs for beach and Golf Course onto Rope Walk. The Yacht Club is on west bank of the river opposite the Golf Club at the top of the slope. By Bus/Train: Across the footbridge opposite Littlehampton station. Turn left, the Yacht Club is about 1/3 of a mile ahead.

Thursday 10th November 10.30am

FORD

L: Peter Br M: Peter D Time: 2.5 hour Distance: 4.5 mile walk through Ford airfield and alongside the River Arun. Meet: Car park outside Climping Church. Map ref TQ002025 By Car: A27 to Arundel, then take last exit off first roundabout (Ford road). Over level crossing and car park is immediately after the prison.

FRIDAY 11th NOVEMBER LAST DAY TO BOOK CHRISTMAS LUNCH


CHARLTON

L: Andrew Time: 2 hours Distance: 4 miles over Levin Down to Burntoak Gate Meet: ‘The Fox Goes Free’ car park, Charlton village By car: A286 to Lavant and Singleton, then right to Charlton


EMSWORTH TO PRINSTED

L: Anne Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3 miles Easy flat walk. Allow sufficient time in the car park. Meet: Meet in Emsworth town square. By Car: Take the A259 from Chichester to Emsworth. At the roundabout turn left into the town centre; the town square is on the right hand side. Car park through town on the right


*NEW WALK* BIRDHAM

L: Judy Time: 1 hour Distance: Approx 1.5 miles. A walk partly along the Lipchis Way, through Birdham Pool and on to Westlands and Greenacres. Fine Harbour views. Suitable for beginners. Meet: Car Park by Boat House Cafe

By Car: From Chichester take A286 towards Witterings. Turn right at sign to Chichester Marina and follow road all the way down to parking near the Boat House Café By Bus: 52/53 get off at the Marina bus stop, walk down to the Boat House Car park( about ¾ mile along road)



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MIDHURST COMMON

L: Bruce M: Peter D Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Distance: 4 miles. Mostly flat. Might be muddy. See traces of the old railway line and some fine woodland. Meet: Severals Road, Bepton, Midhurst. SU869207 (nearest post-code GU29 0LR) https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=loc:50.979,-0.7624 By Car: A286 toward Midhurst, onto New Rd/A286, take the 2nd left onto Bepton Rd. After 0.7 miles turn right onto Severals Road. The car park is on the right 250 yards past the Country Inn. By Bus: 60 from Chichester.


MARINA TO DELL QUAY

L: Janet H Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3.5 - 4 mile flat walk, can be muddy. Meet: Park at Chichester Marina car park (free). PO20 7EJ. By Car: A286 south from Chichester towards Birdham. Turn right at sign to Chichester Marina. Park in the public car park on the right (can be muddy). By Bus: 52/53 (circuit from Chichester) get off at the Marina bus stop, then walk down to the public car park.


STOUGHTON DOWN AND INHOLMES WOOD

L: Jane M: Peter D Time: 3 hours Distance : 5.5 miles : A hilly walk with lovely views. NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS Meet: Forestry Commission car park By Car: Take the B2178 from Chichester, turning right at Funtington into Hares Lane and right again on to the B2146. Turn right on to Walderton Stoughton Road, continue through the 2 villages until you reach the Forestry Commission car park on the right

Saturday 19th November 10.30am

*NEW WALK* SLINDON

L: Dominic M: Ann F Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3.5 miles. Circular to the folly. Meet: National Trust Car Park, Dukes Road, Slindon. By Car: East along A27 to Fontwell racecourse roundabout – about 400m from roundabout on the left is Dukes Road. Park in the National Park car park at the bottom of the dip on the right.

Monday 21st November 10.30am

HAYLING BILLY

L: Anne M:

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=loc:50.979,-0.7624

Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4 miles along the track to the Theatre and back. Ideal for beginners. Meet: Meet behind the Esso garage. By Car: ½ mile after Hayling Bridge, Esso Garage is before the pelican lights, opposite Victoria Road.

Tuesday 22nd November 10.30am



Wednesday 23rd November 10.30am

MIDHURST RIVER ROTHER WALK

L: Fiona M: Bruce Time: 2 hours Distance: 3.5 miles A walk starting at Midhurst which follows the loops of the River Rother and winds back into town by Cowdray ruins. A short and scenic route including a little info on the river’s wildlife and its fish. Meet at Midhurst car park by the bus stop near Cowdray ruins. Phone Fiona 07767400039


WALDERTON AND WATERGATE PARK

L: Jane Time: 2 hours Distance: 4 miles through woods and fields with two steep climbs and some stiles. Not suitable for beginners. Meet: At the junction of the B2146 and the Walderton Stoughton Road, where parking is available on the grass verge by the River Ems. By Car: Take the B2178 from Chichester, turning right at Funtington into Hares Lane and right again on to the B2146.


*NEW WALK* DROKE

L: Andrew M: Peter D Time: 3.5 miles Distance: 1.5 hours, up through woods to Selhurstpark Meet: Droke car park, on right of minor country lane By car: A286 to Singleton, then right through Charlton and East Dean to Droke



L: Helen





the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Orchard St/A286. Follow signs to Northgate Car

Park. There is a pay & display car park (70p for an hour). Call Helen on 07921 278 860



SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS SIDLESHAM STROLL

L: Judy M: John Time: 1 hour Distance: Approx. 2 miles. A flat walk with no stiles and with lovely views over Pagham Harbour. Suitable for beginners. Meet: Pagham Nature Reserve car park PO20 7NE.

By Car: Towards Selsey from Chichester. Pagham Nature Reserve is on B2145 south of Sidlesham, just before the Causeway. Look out for a RSPB sign to the Nature Reserve on your left. Turn left into the car park. By Bus: No 51. Get off at Pagham Nature Reserve. Meet in car park.


AMBERLEY VILLAGE

L: Peter Br M: Peter D Time: 2 hours Distance: 4 mile walk through Amberley village and back round the castle and along the river Arun. Meet: Car park at Amberley Station. MAP REF TQ026117 By Car: A27 to Fontwell, A29 to Whiteways Lodge roundabout then B2139 to Amberley.

Thursday 1st December 10.30am

DELL QUAY

L: Bruce M: Peter D Time: 2 hours. Distance: 4 miles. Flat. Meet: Dell Quay Sailing Club. SU835028 (Nearest postcode PO20 7EE) http://maps.google.com/maps?t=m&z=15&q=50.8193,-0.8154 By Car: A286 south from Chichester. Right at Dell Quay Road. By Bus: 52/53 runs every 15 minutes.

Friday 2nd December 10.30am

PAGHAM

L: Jane M: Ann F Time: 2 hrs Distance: Approx. 4 miles. A flat walk taking in parts of Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve and Seashore. Some stiles and can be muddy and slippery underfoot. Meet: Car park at the junction of Sea Lane and The Parade (usually free of charge). If the car park is not available then street parking on The Parade or The Causeway. By Car: Take B2145 from A27 Chichester bypass, left on B2166 Pagham Road and follow signs to Pagham, left down Sea Lane to the junction with The Parade. Car park is on the left immediately after the junction and opposite the Beach Café

Monday 5th December 10.30am / 11.00am

XMAS LUNCH WEST DEAN

Christmas walk and lunch at The Dean 12:30pm

Important: If you would like to attend the lunch it is essential that you let us know as soon as possible as spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call Sam Miles on 01243 534817 or email [email protected] for a menu and booking form. Shorter Walk WEST DEAN - BINDERTON 11:00am L: Anne M: Peter D Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3 mile gentle walk from West Dean to Binderton. Flat walk with a gentle slope down to the village at the end of the walk. Some walking on the road and some over fields. Longer walk WEST DEAN - TRUNDLE (NOTE EARLIER START TIME) 10:30am L: Bruce M: All Walk Leaders Time: 2 hours Distance: 4.75 miles. Ascent 180m. An invigorating climb to the top of St Roche's Hill and back through meadows. Information for both walks Meet: West Dean. SU857124 ( Nearest postcode PO18 0RJ ) http://maps.google.com/maps?t=m&z=15&q=50.9048,-0.7821 By Car: A286 from Chichester towards Midhurst, The Dean pub is on the right,park in the pub car park or by the river.



By Bus: Number 60 from Chichester to West Dean

Tuesday 6th December 12.30pm

REMINDER FOR WALK LEADERS AND BACKMARKERS – HEARTSMART PROGRAMME MEETING

Tuesday 6th December LAVANT 10.30am

L: Andrew M: Ann F Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3 miles, along Centurion Way to Binderton Meet: Sheepwash Lane, East Lavant By car: A286 to East Lavant; turn right at mini-roundabout into Pook Lane

Wednesday 7th December 10.30am


L: Helen Time : 30mins. A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners Meet: Entrance to Westgate Leisure Centre, PO19 1RJ By car: From the A27 take the A259 into Chichester, go straight over the first roundabout and then first exit off second roundabout. There is a pay & display car park (70p for an hour) . Call Helen on 07921 278 860


EARTHAM NORE HILL

L: Peter Br M: Peter D Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4 mile circular walk up Nore Hill, through Eartham village and along a lesser known “atmospheric” section of Stane Street. Meet: Free Forestry Commission car park on the right, ¾ of a mile north of The George PH at Eartham. Map ref SU938106 By Car: Take A27 Chichester bypass towards Arundel. Half a mile before Fontwell turn left following signs to Eartham, after Z bend pass The George PH and continue north to Forestry Commission car park. Alternatively take the A285 Petworth road from Chichester with sharp right turn towards Eartham with car park soon after on the left.

Thursday 8th December 10.30am

NUTBOURNE TO PRINSTED

L: Jane Time: 2 hrs Distance: Flat 4 mile walk through woodland to the harbour shoreline and back through farmland and fields. It can be muddy and uneven underfoot and does have stiles and there is a small wall to climb over. Meet: At the entrance to Maybush Copse, which is about 200yds down Cot Lane on the right hand side. Parking is very limited - there is a small parking area at the top of Cot Lane and on the verge by Maybush Copse. By Car: Take the A259 Fishbourne Road from Chichester. Continue over one roundabout, pass the Bosham Inn on the right and Cot Lane is a turning on the left. By Bus: The 700 bus stops at the top of Cot Lane so this is a good walk to access by bus.

Sunday 11th December 10.30am

ALL DAY BURPHAM

L: Dominic Time: 5 hours 45 minutes. Distance: 5.75 miles Burpham Racham Banks South Downs Way to Amberley, back to Burpham via Stoke Lane. All day walk - bring lunch, hilly. Meet: Burpham Village Hall Car Park

Monday 12th December 10.30am

KINGLEY VALE TO WEST STOKE

L: Peter Bu Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3 mile walk past yew trees. Meet: West Stoke car park. By Car: A286 to Mid Lavant, turn left on to Down Road for 2 miles (NOT church car park). No bus but call Peter on 07779 748417 from Emsworth.

Tuesday 13th December 10.30am


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NORTH MARDEN

L: Andrew M: Peter D Time: 2 hours Distance: 4 miles, up to Telegraph House and Beacon Hill Meet: hidden layby on right of B2141 travelling west, 400 metres beyond North Marden By car: A286 to Lavant, left at Yarbrook onto B2141 for four miles


SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CANAL WALK

L: Janet Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3.5 mile level. Return by bus. Bring bus pass or money for fare. Can be muddy in places when wet. Suitable for beginners. Meet: Chichester Canal, Basin Road, Chichester PO19 8DT. By Car: From Chichester city centre go south along Basin Road to Canal Wharf. Limited parking but plenty of public car parks available in the city centre.


HIGHDOWN HILL

L: Jane Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 2.5 miles A hilltop walk with gentle slopes and good views. 2 stiles. There is also a free chalk garden to visit and a café Meet: Car park By Car: Take the A259 Littlehampton Road to Worthing, After the A280 roundabout, continue straight and look out for Highdown Vineyard. Do not take this turn but take the next turn on the left and drive up the hill where you will find a large car park where we will meet

Thursday 15th December 10.30am

SPRINGHEAD HILL

L: Peter Br Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4.5 mile hilly downland walk with stunning views all around. Meet: Car Park at Springhead Hill Map ref TQ069124. By Car: A27 to Fontwell, A29 to Whiteways Lodge, B2139 passing through Amberley, then minor road on right just after sign to Rackham and Springhead Farm on the left. Follow this road carefully to the car park at the top.





ROWLANDS CASTLE

L: Anne A Time: 1 hr 30 minutes Distance: 4 Miles. Hilly, some stiles. Not suitable for beginners. Meet: Recreation Ground off Links Lane By Car: Take the A27 west from Chichester towards Havant and take the exit towards Langstone. At the roundabout take the third exit onto Park Road S/B2149, go through two roundabouts. At the next roundabout take the second exit onto Redhill Road. Turn left towards Links Lane and turn left at Links Lane. Turn right to Recreation Ground opposite Village Hall. PO9 6AQ.


CHILGROVE

L: Andrew M: Peter D Time: 1 hours 30 minutes Distance:3.5 miles, up to Monkton deserted village Meet: White Horse inn, Chilgrove By car: A286 to Lavant, left at Yarbrook onto B2141 for three miles; inn on right

Thursday 22nd December 10.30am

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS BOGNOR TO FELPHAM

L: Jane Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Distance: This flat 2.5 mile walk starts at Bognor Regis pier and goes along to seafront to Felpham where there is an optional coffee stop. We return the same way. Meet: Bognor Regis pier on the seafront. By Car: From Chichester take the A259 into Bognor Regis and follow signs for the sea front. Car parking is widely available but you will need to bring money for parking. By Bus: The 700 bus runs between Bognor and Chichester.


BLACK RABBIT

L: Dominic M: Time: 2 hours. Distance: 5 or 3 miles, easy, flat riverside walk, no stiles Meet: Mill Road car park by river in town centre (charge) By car: A27 to Arundel town centre. At bottom of hill turn left before river, car park on right.

Monday 2nd January 2017 10.30am

STANSTED

L: Peter Bu M: Ann F Time: 2hrs 15mins Distance: 4.5 miles. Some gentle ascents, muddy when wet. Meet: Stansted Garden Centre Car Park. Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle. PO9 6DX. By Car: Take the A2178 west from Chichester passing through Funtington & Aldsworth, turn right at the sign to Stansted House, then right again through the gatehouse into Stansted Park. Turn right at the signpost to the Garden Centre and park in car park.

Wednesday 4th January 10.30am


L: Helen





the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Orchard St/A286. Follow signs to Northgate Car

Park. There is a pay & display car park (70p for an hour). Call Helen on 07921 278 860



CHANCTONBURY HILL

L: Peter Br Time: 2 hours Distance: 4 mile circular walk to Chanctonbury Ring hill fort and return via Washington village with some steep gradients. Meet: Frankland Arms pub (map ref TQ122130). By Car: A27 towards Worthing, left on A280 towards Findon, left on A24 to A283, right at roundabout and first right into Washington village. Park roadside.

Thursday 5th January 10.30am

BURPHAM

L: Jane M: Peter D Time: 2 hours Distance: Approx. 4 miles. Hilly walk with some stiles. Lovely views. Meet: The public car park behind the George at Burpham. By Car: Travelling east out of Arundel, take the first turning left after the railway bridge and follow the signs to Burpham village. The car park is accessed behind the pub.

Friday 6th January 10.30am

SUMMERSDALE

L: Andrew Time: 2 hours Distance: 4 miles along Centurion Way to West Lavant Meet: The Avenue, Summersdale By car: A286 Lavant Road, turn right into The Avenue; proceed to end of it

Monday 9th January 10.30am

DOGS WELCOME TILLINGTON

L: Gerald Time : 1 hour 30 minutes Distance : 3 miles. Easy. Come and enjoy a beautiful Weald Walk close to Petworth Park. The terrain is gentle with views of the South Downs, with no stiles. Meet: The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9AF. SU963 220. By Car: 1 mile west from Petworth on A272 then in the middle of Tillington, turn north following brown tourist sign to The Horse Guards. Parking in road. Contact Gerald on 07748 597 568 (on day of walk only). Dogs welcome.


EMSWORTH TO WESTBOURNE SQUARE

L: Anne A Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 2.5 miles. Through meadows to Emsworth and back. Meet: In Emsworth Town Square. Park in public car park (pay & display) by information board. Note: Please ensure you put enough money in the car park, you may need more than 2 hours parking. By Car: Take the A259 from Chichester to Emsworth. At the roundabout turn left into the town centre, the town square is on the right hand side.

Tuesday 10th January 10.30am


L: Helen Time : 30mins. A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners

Meet: Entrance to Westgate Leisure Centre, PO19 1RJ By car: From the A27 take the A259 into Chichester, go straight over the first roundabout and then first exit off second roundabout. There is a pay & display car park (70p for an hour). Call Helen on 07921 278 860


SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CITY WALLS

L: Janet Time: 1 hour Distance 1.5 miles Meet: by the aviary just inside the entrance to Priory Park in Guildhall Street (Guildhall Street runs down the side of the Harbour Hotel (formerly known as the Ship Hotel) in North Street. No dogs allowed in the park. By Car or Bus: Head to central Chichester. The nearest pay and display car park is next to the Chichester Festival Theatre called Northgate Car Park.


COMPTON

L: Jane M: Bruce Time: 1 hour 45minutes Distance: 3.5 miles. Not suitable for beginners. This walk includes some gentle hills and has lovely views. It does include a short section of road walking. No Dogs. There is an option coffee stop at the end of the walk. NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS Meet: At the recreation ground car park just as you enter the village of Compton. By car: Take the B2178 from Chichester, turning right at Funtington into Hares Lane and right again on to the B2146. Continue on the B2146 though West Marden and you will see the recreation ground on your right as you enter Compton village

Saturday 14th January 10.30am

WALBERTON TO BINSTED

L: Dominic Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Distance: 2.75 miles, mainly flat headland path, grass, gravel. Meet: Walberton Village Hall car park, The Street, Walberton, Arundel, BN18 0PQ. By Car: When heading from Chichester to Arundel on the A27 follow signs to Walberton Village.


SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER

L: Janet Time: 30 minutes. Distance: 1 mile. An easy walk around Chichester Meet by the aviary just inside the entrance to Priory Park in Guildhall Street (Guildhall Street runs down the side of the Harbour Hotel (formerly known as the Ship Hotel) in North Street. No dogs allowed in the park. By Car or Bus: Head to central Chichester. The nearest pay and display car park is next to the Chichester Festival Theatre, Northgate Car Park.


TANGMERE

L: Peter Br Time: 2 hrs Distance: 3 miles. Flat walk via Aviation Museum to Tangmere 12c church with WWII memories. Then around the old airfield. Meet: In Oving park roadside on Church Lane, and meet outside the church. Map ref SU887218 By Car: Church Lane is off the main road through Oving (south of the A27 and to the east of Chichester) after the road to The Gribble PH when travelling from Chichester.



L: Helen



By car: From A27 take the A259. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Via Ravenna/A259. At the

roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Ave De Chartres / A286 At the roundabout, take the

2nd exit onto Orchard St/A286. Follow signs to Northgate Car Park. There is a pay &




ITCHENOR

L: Andrew Time: 2 hours Distance: 4 miles along Chichester Harbour foreshore and through Itchenor Park Meet: Itchenor village car park (pay & display car park) By car: A286 to Birdham, then B2179, right to Shipton Green and Itchenor; car park on left.


IPING AND STEDHAM

L: Jane Time: 2 hours Distance: 4 miles. This walk includes Iping and Stedham Common and returns close to the River Rother. It includes crossing the A272 and a little lane walking. Some slight uphill and includes stiles. Meet: Iping Common car park SU852220. By Car: A286 to Midhurst, at mini roundabout in the town, turn left onto A272 towards Petersfield. After 2 miles turn left into Elsted Road (signposted Elsted/Harting) and the car park is on the right hand side. By Bus: 92 from Midhurst Bus Station to Elsted Road.

Monday 23rd January 10.30am



Tuesday 24th January 10.30am

HEYSHOTT COMMON

L: Bruce M: Peter D Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Distance: 4.6 miles. Ascent 70m . Exceptional heathland. Can be muddy. Meet: Heyshott - Village Hall. SU897181 ( Nearest postcode GU29 0DJ ) http://maps.google.com/maps?t=m&z=15&q=50.9558,-0.7243 By Car: From Chichester take the A286 to Cocking. After 1 mile turn right into Bex Lane (signposted Heyshott, Graffham). Turn right at crossroads after 1 mile.


10.45am START CLIMPING

L: Dominic Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Distance: Approx. 2.5 miles. Along dunes and beach to Climping Mill, then across fields to Ferry Road and Rope Walk to club. Refreshments are available at the Yacht Club on the return. Meet: 10.45am (to allow for train) at Arun Yacht Club Car Park, Rope Walk, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5DL. Your support to the club in buying refreshments is appreciated in return for free parking. By Car: Take the A259, Bognor Littlehampton Road. About ¼ mile east of Ford Road roundabout turn south into Ferry Road. Follow signs for beach and Golf Course onto Rope Walk. The Yacht Club is on west bank of the river opposite the Golf Club at the top of the slope. By Bus/Train: Across the footbridge opposite Littlehampton station. Turn left, the Yacht Club is about 1/3 of a mile ahead.


WEST MARDEN

L: Jane W M: Peter D


Time: 3 hrs Distance: 6.5 miles. Not suitable for beginners. This is a longer walk with some gentle hills. There are five stiles. This is a circular walk from Walderton and goes via Stansted and West Marden. It includes lanes and pleasant walking through woods and fields. You may wish to bring a snack. Meet: At the junction of the B2146 and the Walderton Stoughton Road, where parking is available on the grass verge by the River Ems. By car: Take the B2178 from Chichester, turning right at Funtington into Hares Lane and right again on to the B2146.


STANSTED

L: Peter Bu Time: 2hrs 15mins Distance: 4½ miles. Some gentle ascents, muddy when wet. Meet: Stansted Garden Centre Car Park. Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle. PO9 6DX. By Car: Take the A2178 west from Chichester passing through Funtington & Aldsworth, turn right at the sign to Stansted House, then right again through the gatehouse into Stansted Park. Turn right at the signpost to the Garden Centre and park in car park.

Tuesday 31st January 10.30am

BURITON

L: Bruce M: Peter D Time: 2 hours 20 minutes. Distance: 4.2 miles Ascent 190m. Walk time includes a stop at the Park Café for a beverage or BYO. Hilly, two stiles. Meet: Buriton, Kiln Lane, Halls Hill Car Park SU733197 (nearest post-code GU31 5SL) https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=loc:50.9727,-0.9564 By Car: Either: get to Buriton via A286/B2141/B2146 or A3/Petersfield/Buriton exit. Go up Kiln Lane opposite the Maple Inn. Or: if you like country lanes go via Finchdean and New Barn Lane until you reach the South Downs Way.

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