HeartSmart Walks - Walking for Health - Walking for Health · 2019-10-02 · Tue 1st Oct – 2pm EMSWORTH HARBOUR L: Helen M: Keith . Time/Distance: 1 hour/3 miles (longer walk),

HeartSmart WalksFree guided walks in the Chichester District

October 2019 to January 2020

Welcome to the HeartSmart Walks programme for October to January 2020

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 out.

We recommend always bringing a mobile phone with the number below stored in case of emergency.

Please wear footwear suitable for country walks 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 and distances 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 521041 – [email protected]

www.chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart

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.

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Travelling by bus

To plan your route by bus please visit www.stagecoachbus.com/plan-a-journey

Car Sharing

We would like to encourage all walkers to car share. This would be beneficial to the environment and also enable walkers who do not have access to a car to go on more walks. Have a chat with your fellow walkers to arrange this. PLEASE ARRIVE 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF THE WALK Tue 1st Oct - 11am

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS MIDHURST JUBILEE WALK & *NEW WEEKLY WALK* SOUTH POND

L: Harvey and Jon M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace with a small bridge over the pond. A steady incline to the top of the jubilee path with benches to sit and rest along the way. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking at the Grange. A ticket has to be obtained and displayed on your windscreen even for the free 2 hrs. Vehicle reg. is needed for the ticket. By Car: Follow the A286 to Midhurst; take The Fairway and Holmbush Way to New Rd/A286 Turn left onto New Rd/A286. Continue to follow A286. The Grange will be on the right. By Bus: The Grange is served by a good bus service Up to 20% off at the Grange coffee shop on production of your Everyone Active card which can be obtained free of charge at the Grange reception. Tue 1st Oct – 2pm EMSWORTH HARBOUR L: Helen M: Keith Time/Distance: 1 hour/3 miles (longer walk), 30 minutes/1 mile (shorter walk) Come along to enjoy a picturesque walk from the New Life Christian Church car park, through Emsworth Yacht Club, out along the embankment onto the Thorney Island West Coast footpath. There is a gentle slope onto the footpath, but the rest is a firm, stony footpath, taking in views over beautiful Emsworth Harbour, salt marshes and the seabirds. There is also a narrow footpath which although higher and more exposed takes in stunning views across the harbour towards Emsworth. Meet: The New Life Christian Church car park and back to the church hall for a chat, cup of tea and cake. By Car: From A259 turn onto Thorney Road, Emsworth, drive 100 meters down a lane and the church is well signposted. At the end of the drive is the car park. Post code PO10 8BN. By Bus: 700 bus stop is 100 metres away on the main road (A259). Wed 2nd Oct – 10.30am *HEATHLANDS REUNITED

HEALTHY HEATH WALK* WELCHES COMMON

AND BURTON MILL POND L: Abbi M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 3.5 miles. A nice stroll through a range of habitats, beginning at Burton Mill car park, heading up through the woods and across fields. We then will walk through the heathland at Welches Common before heading back down into the woodland and circling the pond. Ending with a tranquil view from the platform and some optional wildlife spotting.

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Meet: Burton Mill Pond car park, near Duncton, West Sussex, GU28 0JR. SU978179 By Car: By car take the A285 south of Petworth and after around 2 miles, turn left sign posted Burton Mill. The car park is a mile or so down the road on the left, just before you pass Burton Pond itself (on right hand side). Fri 4th Oct - 10:30am CHANTRY HILL AND BLACKPATCH HILL L: Jane M: Pete Time: 2hrs 45mins Distance: 6.25miles A Downland walk with lovely views towards the coast. No stiles but a hilly walk with some uneven ground. No dogs on this walk please. Meet: at Chantry Post. By Car: Follow the A283 to Storrington. As you leave Storrington heading east, take the second turning on the right - Chantry Lane. Follow this narrow lane all the way up to the top of the Downs where there is a car park. Grid Ref: Explorer 121 TQ087120 Mon 7th Oct - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL L: Helen M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, 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. By Bus: 5 minute walk from Chichester Bus Station. Mon 7th Oct – 2pm *HEATHLANDS REUNITED HEALTHY HEATH WALK*

*2PM* A MIDHURST

MEANDER L: Angela M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 2.25 miles. A pleasant wander through Midhurst Common and adjacent land. Enjoying heathland and woodland habitats. We might spot some rare heathland species on the way. Meet: Carron Lane Car Park. Grid reference SU 87768 21427. Nearest postcode GU29 9LD. By Car: At the Midhurst end of the A272 Petersfield Road turn off on to Carron Lane (left if you are coming from Midhurst and right if you are coming from Petersfield). This is a small residential lane so please be careful of parked cars and oncoming traffic. This leads up to the recreation ground and cemetery car park. Meet in the car park. Tue 8th Oct - 11am


L: Harvey and Jon M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace with a small bridge over the pond. A steady incline to the top of the jubilee path with benches to sit and rest along the way. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking at the Grange. A ticket has to be obtained and displayed on your windscreen even for the free 2 hrs. Vehicle reg. is needed for the ticket. By Car: Follow the A286 to Midhurst; take The Fairway and Holmbush Way to New Rd/A286 Turn left onto New Rd/A286. Continue to follow A286. The Grange will be on the right. By Bus: The Grange is served by a good bus service Up to 20% off at the Grange coffee shop on production of your Everyone Active card which can be obtained free of charge at the Grange reception.

Tue 8th Oct – 10.30am *HEATHLANDS REUNITED HEALTHY HEATH WALK* HEYSHOTT HIKE L: Kate M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: No more than 5 miles. Join a National Park ranger to explore the countryside around Heyshott. Focussing on the heathland and its wildlife/history, these walks will vary in route but will stay under 5 miles. Suitable for trampers and off-road pushchairs or those that could be carried over obstacles, but not suitable for wheelchairs due to boggy, uneven ground. Dogs on leads welcome. Meet: Heyshott Common car park SU 91211 19419 / GU29 0BY. By Car: From the A286 heading towards Midhurst from Chichester, turn right onto Bex Lane. Continue on this road for around 3.5km until Hoyle crossroads (Where Hoyle Lane and New Road cross), and turn left. The car park is approximately 500m on the left. From the A272 heading towards Midhurst from Petworth, turn left onto New Road (first left after Halfway Bridge). Continue for 3km and the car park is on the right. Thurs 10th Oct – 10.30am DURFORD WOODS AND

COUNTRY LANES L: Fiona M: Pete Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Distance: 4.5 miles. Follow part of the Serpent trail and the Sussex border path through beautiful woodland and along quiet fields and lanes with lovely downland views. Meet: The car park is near Hill Brow, Liss. By Car: Take the right turn off the A272 at Rogate by the White Horse and follow the road uphill. Keep going and take the left turn towards Liss. Follow the road until you see two cottages with a layby on your right and the car park entrance is immediately on the left. Any problems phone Fiona 07767400039 Fri 11th Oct - 10:30am RIVER ARUN TO THE STOKES L: Peter & Alison M: Time: 2 hrs 30mins Distance: 4.8 miles. A lovely walk along lanes and through woods via the villages of North and South Stoke. It will be muddy in places if it has rained recently. Five stiles. Meet: Amberley Station Car Park BN18 9LR By Car: A27 to Fontwell, A29 to Whiteways roundabout then B2139 to Amberley Sun 13th Oct - 10:30am *NEW WALK* THORNEY ISLAND L: Dominic M: Time: Distance: 5 miles along the sea wall to Chidham Point, into Chidham and back. Meet: Thornham Marina car park at the end of Thornham Lane. Nearest postcode PO10 8DD. By Car: A259 towards Emsworth, turn off for Thorney Island Army Camp. Thornham Lane is ½ mile down on the left. Thornham Marina is at the end. By Bus: 900 Mon 14th Oct - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL L: Helen M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, 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. By Bus: 5 minute walk from Chichester Bus Station.

Mon 14th Oct - 10:30am KIRDFORD L: Richard M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: Approx. 3.5 miles. Enjoy a level walk, which, after a start on narrow footpaths, opens out onto open farmland and through fields, some of which have cattle grazing, therefore I’m afraid no dogs. We return past a fish farm and through woodland. There are a number of stiles to negotiate. Meet: In front of the Half Moon pub in Kirdford. By Car: From Petworth take the A283 north, then after the ‘Stone Masons Inn’ take the right fork by the green to Balls Cross. Continue along this road and eventually you will arrive at the village of Kirdford. At the T- junction at the far end of the village turn right and park in the road opposite the ‘Half Moon’ (not in their parking spaces). RH14 0LT.

Tue 15th Oct - 11am


L: Harvey and Jon M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace with a small bridge over the pond. A steady incline to the top of the jubilee path with benches to sit and rest along the way. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking at the Grange. A ticket has to be obtained and displayed on your windscreen even for the free 2 hrs. Vehicle reg. is needed for the ticket. By Car: Follow the A286 to Midhurst take The Fairway and Holmbush Way to New Rd/A286 Turn left onto New Rd/A286. Continue to follow A286. The Grange will be on the right. By Bus: The Grange is served by a good bus service Up to 20% off at the Grange coffee shop on production of your Everyone Active card which can be obtained free of charge at the Grange reception. Tue 15th Oct – 2pm EMSWORTH HARBOUR L: Helen M: Keith Time/Distance: 1 hour/3 miles (longer walk), 30 minutes/1 mile (shorter walk) Come along to enjoy a picturesque walk from the New Life Christian Church car park, through Emsworth Yacht Club, out along the embankment onto the Thorney Island West Coast footpath. There is a gentle slope onto the footpath, but the rest is a firm, stony footpath, taking in views over beautiful Emsworth Harbour, salt marshes and the seabirds. There is also a narrow footpath which although higher and more exposed takes in stunning views across the harbour towards Emsworth. Meet: The New Life Christian Church car park and back to the church hall for a chat, cup of tea and cake. By Car: From A259 turn onto Thorney Road, Emsworth, drive 100 meters down a lane and the church is well signposted. At the end of the drive is the car park. Post code PO10 8BN. By Bus: 700 bus stop is 100 metres away on the main road (A259). Wed 16th Oct - 10:45am 10.45 Start CLIMPING L: Dominic M: Time: 1 hr 15 mins Distance: Approx. 2½ miles. Along dunes and beach to Climping Mill, then across fields to Ferry Road and Rope Walk to AYC. 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. Bus 700 Thurs 17th Oct – 10.30am *HEATHLANDS REUNITED

HEALTHY HEATH WALK* LORD’S PIECE POOTLE

L: Charles M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 1.3 miles. A gentle circular walk – or pootle! – taking in a variety of wildlife, with views of the open heaths and rolling Downland landscape. Suitable for pushchairs (kissing gate at start to get on site) and off road trampers, but not wheelchairs. The route is mostly on the flat, but there are some medium gradients in parts with minor rutting and loose sand. Well behaved dogs on a lead welcome. Meet: Lord’s Piece, Coates Lane, Sutton, RH20 1PZ. SU 99003 17374 By Car: From A272 take A285 south from Petworth, turning left at Heath End onto Burton Park Road. Keep going past Burton Mill Pond and the turning right to Sutton until you reach another right hand turn. The car park for Lord’s Piece (grid ref SU 98997 17368) is immediately after this turning on your right. Fri 18th Oct - 10:30am *NEW WALK ALL DAY* LONG LINEAR BUS WALK

FISHBOURNE TO WEST WITTERING L: Jane M: Time: All day Distance: 10 miles. This is a flat linear walk following the coastline from Fishbourne to West Wittering. We will catch the bus back to Chichester on completion of the walk. Bring Bus pass/ Bus fare and a packed lunch. No dogs on this walk please. Meet: At the top of Mill Lane Fishbourne by The Bull's Head pub PO19 3JP. By Car: There is no parking; you may find street parking in the Salthill Lane area By Bus: 700 Fri 18th Oct – 10.30am SPRINGHEAD HILL L: Peter Br M: Pete Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4½ 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. Mon 21st Oct - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL L: Helen M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, 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. By Bus: 5 minute walk from Chichester Bus Station.

Mon 21st Oct - 10:30am AROUND BIGNOR L: Simon M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 3 ½ miles. A walk around Bignor starting from Bignor Roman Villa. Some stiles but apart from one short climb most of the walk is mainly 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. Mon 21st Oct - 10:30am *NEW WALK* PETWORTH PARK – DEER &

“THE RUT” L: Gerald M: Pete Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 3 miles. Hopefully to see the famous 'Rut' (mating period) in Petworth Park. See the older & stronger bucks defend their harem of does. Certainly we will see some deer. Binoculars can be useful. 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. By Bus: No.1 from Midhurst and Petworth. Contact Gerald if uncertain on 07748 597 568. Dogs sadly not welcome this time. Tue 22nd Oct - 11am


L: Harvey and Jon M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace with a small bridge over the pond. A steady incline to the top of the jubilee path with benches to sit and rest along the way. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking at the Grange. A ticket has to be obtained and displayed on your windscreen even for the free 2 hrs. Vehicle reg. is needed for the ticket. By Car: Follow the A286 to Midhurst take The Fairway and Holmbush Way to New Rd/A286 Turn left onto New Rd/A286. Continue to follow A286. The Grange will be on the right. By Bus: The Grange is served by a good bus service Up to 20% off at the Grange coffee shop on production of your Everyone Active card which can be obtained free of charge at the Grange reception. Fri 25th Oct - 10:30am EARTHAM NORE HILL L: Peter B M: Pete 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. PO18 0LU 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.

Fri 25th Oct - 10:30am *NEW WALK* RACTON AND STANSTED L: Jane M: Ann Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Distance: 5 miles. A walk through fields and quiet lanes taking in Stansted and Racton Monument. There are stiles and a steady climb up hill. We do need to walk 100 yards on a busy road. No dogs on this walk please. Meet: Stansted House Car Park PO9 6DX By Car: Take the B2146 from Chichester into Emsworth Common Road. Turn right at the Broad Walk and Stansted House Car park is on your right. Mon 28st Oct - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL L: Helen M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, 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. By Bus: 5 minute walk from Chichester Bus Station. Tue 29th Oct - 10:30am WEY ARUN CANAL ‘WEST’

(LOXWOOD) L: Richard M: Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Distance: 4.7 miles. We walk westward along the tow path to where the Sussex/Surrey border path crosses, then turn North adjacent to a restored lock. We then make our way back through open countryside and farmland. The walk is reasonably level with just a couple of stiles. Sorry no dogs due to livestock. Meet: Canal visitor centre car park behind the ‘Onslow Arms’ pub in Loxwood. By Car: From Petworth take A272 towards Wisborough Green. Turn left by the green, pass the ‘Cricketers pub’, and continue to the end of this road where you turn left. Carry on North on the B2133 into Loxwood, where, at the bottom of the hill you will see the ‘Onslow Arms’ on the right. Pass through the pub car park to the canal car park at the rear. RH14 0RD N 51.070364 W 0.515177 Tue 29th Oct - 11am


L: Harvey and Jon M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace with a small bridge over the pond. A steady incline to the top of the jubilee path with benches to sit and rest along the way. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking at the Grange. A ticket has to be obtained and displayed on your windscreen even for the free 2 hrs. Vehicle reg. is needed for the ticket. By Car: Follow the A286 to Midhurst; take The Fairway and Holmbush Way to New Rd/A286 Turn left onto New Rd/A286. Continue to follow A286. The Grange will be on the right. By Bus: The Grange is served by a good bus service Up to 20% off at the Grange coffee shop on production of your Everyone Active card which can be obtained free of charge at the Grange reception.

Tue 29th Oct - 10:30am *HEATHLANDS REUNITED HEALTHY HEATH WALK*

LYNCHMERE COMMON

L: Andy M: Time: 1 hr Distance: 1.2 Miles. A gentle, generally easy going walk (with some short inclines, declines and uneven surfaces) on heathland paths, including part of the Serpents Trail and Sussex Border Path Promoted routes, looking at some of the special natural and cultural features of our Heathland Heritage. On land owned and managed by the Lynchmere Society and delivered as part of the Heathlands Reunited Project. Meet: Meet at the Lynchmere Society Noticeboard at the main entrance to the site on the western side of the common. By Car: from B2121 (Liphook to Haslemere) take turning right (south) 0.6 miles (1km) after Railway bridge on outskirts of Liphook (Sussex County border). From Haslemere, left turn 0.8 miles (1.3km) after leaving Hammer. Parking areas 200m on both sides of road. No service by bus. Rail - Liphook train station is 3.2km from the start, accessible from the New Lipchis Way/Sussex Border path and Serpents Trail. Tue 29th Oct – 2pm EMSWORTH HARBOUR L: Helen M: Keith Time/Distance: 1 hour/3 miles (longer walk), 30 minutes/1 mile (shorter walk) Come along to enjoy a picturesque walk from the New Life Christian Church car park, through Emsworth Yacht Club, out along the embankment onto the Thorney Island West Coast footpath. There is a gentle slope onto the footpath, but the rest is a firm, stony footpath, taking in views over beautiful Emsworth Harbour, salt marshes and the seabirds. There is also a narrow footpath which although higher and more exposed takes in stunning views across the harbour towards Emsworth. Meet: The New Life Christian Church car park and back to the church hall for a chat, cup of tea and cake. By Car: From A259 turn onto Thorney Road, Emsworth, drive 100 meters down a lane and the church is well signposted. At the end of the drive is the car park. Post code PO10 8BN. By Bus: 700 bus stop is 100 metres away on the main road (A259). Wed 30th Oct – 10.30am BLACK RABBIT L: Dominic M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 5 miles, easy, flat riverside walk, no stiles Meet: Mill Road car park by river in town centre (charge) BN18 9AA By Car: A27 to Arundel town centre. At bottom of hill turn left before river, car park on right. Wed 30th Oct - 10:30am SLINDON

– a chance to see the Pumpkin Display L: Peter and Alison M: Ann Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4.5 miles. A walk through Slindon Woods and estate, coming back through the village. Meet: National Trust Car Park at Park Lane, Slindon BN18 0QY By car: A27 east from Chichester. At Fontwell roundabout continue on A27 to the next roundabout and take 1st exit for A29 (Pulborough/Amberley) and then immediately left into Park Lane. The car park is a short way along on the left.

Fri 1st Nov - 10:30am DUNCTON AND SUTTON L: Jane M: Peter and Alison Time: 2 hrs Distance: 5 Miles. This is a lovely walk with through parkland, woodland, pastures and beside streams. There is a little lane walking. The walk has some ascents and descents and 5 stiles. It can be muddy. No dogs on this walk please. Meet: Willett Close, Duncton, GU28 OLA where there is street parking. The Cricketers has a car park but only park here if you have the landlord’s permission. By Car: Take the A 285 Petworth Road to Duncton going north. As you pass The Cricketers on your right, Willet Close will be the next turning on the left opposite Burton Park. Sun 3rd Nov - 10:30am SLINDON WOODS TO FOLLY L: Dominic M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 3.5 miles. Lovely views. Generally flat, gravel path. Some muddy areas and short inclines. Last ¼ mile uphill. 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. Mon 4th Nov - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL L: Helen M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, 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. By Bus: 5 minute walk from Chichester Bus Station. Mon 4th Nov - 10:30am *NEW WALK* PETWORTH PARK

to see the ancient trees - PART 2 L: Gerald M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 3 miles. PART 2 of the Ancient Tree Walk. Marvel at some of the oldest and largest trees in the country from 350-800 years old. See an unusual hollow Common Lime; this is difficult to age as the trunk has fragmented but perhaps is 500 to 600 years old with a girth of 7.46m. The Park is also dotted with magnificent oaks, beeches and chestnuts. Our walk passes Capability Brown's famous view across Upper Pond to the House. 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 By Bus: No.1 Bus from Midhurst or Petworth. Telephone Gerald on 07748 597 568, if uncertain. Dogs welcome. Mon 4th Nov - 10:30am FORD L: Peter B M: Ann Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Distance: 4.5 mile walk through Ford airfield and alongside the River Arun. Meet: Car park outside Climping Church. Map ref TQ002025. BN18 0BY 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.

Mon 4th Nov – 2pm *HEATHLANDS REUNITED HEALTHY HEATH WALK* *2PM*

A MIDHURST MEANDER

L: Angela M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 2.25 miles. A pleasant wander through Midhurst Common and adjacent land. Enjoying heathland and woodland habitats. We might spot some rare heathland species on the way. Meet: Carron Lane Car Park. Grid reference SU 87768 21427. Nearest postcode GU29 9LD. By Car: At the Midhurst end of the A272 Petersfield Road turn off on to Carron Lane (left if you are coming from Midhurst and right if you are coming from Petersfield). This is a small residential lane so please be careful of parked cars and oncoming traffic. This leads up to the recreation ground and cemetery car park. Meet in the car park. Tue 5th Nov - 10:30am MIDHURST RIVER ROTHER WALK L: Fiona M: Pete Time: 1½-2 hrs Distance: Approx. 3.5 miles. A gentle leisurely walk following the meandering River Rother around Midhurst. Might be muddy in places. Meet: North Street car park, Midhurst by the bus station and Cowdray ruins. By Car: Take the A286 to Midhurst, through town centre to mini roundabout at bus station. Turn right into car park. By Bus: To Midhurst bus station. Tue 5th Nov - 11am


L: Harvey and Jon M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace with a small bridge over the pond. A steady incline to the top of the jubilee path with benches to sit and rest along the way. NB. Optional add on 30 minute further walk around the old town of Midhurst. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking at the Grange. A ticket has to be obtained and displayed on your windscreen even for the free 2 hrs. Vehicle reg. is needed for the ticket. By Car: Follow the A286 to Midhurst; take The Fairway and Holmbush Way to New Rd/A286 Turn left onto New Rd/A286. Continue to follow A286. The Grange will be on the right. By Bus: The Grange is served by a good bus service. Up to 20% off at the Grange coffee shop on production of your Everyone Active card which can be obtained free of charge at the Grange reception. Tue 5h Nov – 2pm EMSWORTH HARBOUR L: Helen M: Keith Time/Distance: 1 hour/3 miles (longer walk), 30 minutes/1 mile (shorter walk) Come along to enjoy a picturesque walk from the New Life Christian Church car park, through Emsworth Yacht Club, out along the embankment onto the Thorney Island West Coast footpath. There is a gentle slope onto the footpath, but the rest is a firm, stony footpath, taking in views over beautiful Emsworth Harbour, salt marshes and the seabirds. There is also a narrow footpath which although higher and more exposed takes in stunning views across the harbour towards Emsworth. Meet: The New Life Christian Church car park and back to the church hall for a chat, cup of tea and cake. By Car: From A259 turn onto Thorney Road, Emsworth, drive 100 meters down a lane and the church is well signposted. At the end of the drive is the car park. Post code PO10 8BN. By Bus: 700 bus stop is 100 metres away on the main road (A259).

Wed 6th Nov - 10:30am HAM VIEW POINT L: Peter and Alison M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4.5 miles. An easy flat walk from the Nature Reserve across to Ham View Point for some lovely views. Mostly good paths but also crossing fields that will be muddy if it's rained recently. Meet: Pagham Harbour Local Nature Reserve car park, PO20 7NE By Car: Take the B2145 towards Selsey, the nature reserve is on the left just through Sidlesham Bus: No 51 to Selsey from Chichester - there is a stop outside the reserve Thurs 7th Nov - 10:30am PETWORTH PARK, UPPERTON AND

TILLINGTON L: Simon M: Time: 2hrs Distance: 4 miles. A circular walk passing through Petworth Park to Upperton and Tillington before returning to Petworth Park. One or two short climbs. Meet: Sylvia Beaufroy car park GU28 0HX By Car: There is some very limited parking in the Sylvia Beaufroy car park park which is located off the A272 Tillington Road. If driving from Midhurst it’s on your right hand side shortly before the A272, A285 roundabout. Ample parking is available nearby in the main Petworth Town car park, pay and display 4 minutes away. By Bus: 1 from Midhurst or Worthing to Petworth. Fri 8th Nov - 10:30am AMBERLEY, SOUTH DOWNS & THE

RIVER ARUN L: Jane M: Pete Time: 3 hrs Distance: 6.25 miles. A hilly downland walk with stiles, following lanes and riverside paths. No dogs on this walk please. Meet: Amberley Station, BN18 9LR By Car: A27 to Fontwell, A29 to Whiteways roundabout, B2139 to Amberley. Mon 11th Nov - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL L: Helen M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, 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. By Bus: 5 minute walk from Chichester Bus Station. Mon 11th Nov - 10:30am TORTINGTON COMMON L: Peter B M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 3.5 mile flat circular walk across Tortington Common and through surrounding woodlands. Meet: Dalloway Road, Arundel. Map reference SU938106. Nearest postcode BN189HW By Car: A27 to Arundel, last exit on first roundabout (Ford) then immediately right up to top of Torton Hill Road and continue straight on Dalloway Road. Park roadside where the road curves right.

Tue 12th Nov – 10.30am *HEATHLANDS REUNITED HEALTHY HEATH WALK*

HEYSHOTT HIKE

L: Abbi M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: No more than 5 miles. Join a National Park ranger to explore the countryside around Heyshott. Focussing on the heathland and its wildlife/history, these walks will vary in route but will stay under 5 miles. Suitable for trampers and off-road pushchairs or those that could be carried over obstacles, but not suitable for wheelchairs due to boggy, uneven ground. Dogs on leads welcome. Meet: Heyshott Common car park SU 91211 19419 / GU29 0BY. By Car: From the A286 heading towards Midhurst from Chichester, turn right onto Bex Lane. Continue on this road for around 3.5km until Hoyle crossroads (Where Hoyle Lane and New Road cross), and turn left. The car park is approximately 500m on the left. From the A272 heading towards Midhurst from Petworth, turn left onto New Road (first left after Halfway Bridge). Continue for 3km and the car park is on the right. Tue 12th Nov - 11am


L: Harvey and Jon M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace with a small bridge over the pond. A steady incline to the top of the jubilee path with benches to sit and rest along the way. NB. Optional add on 30 minute further walk around the old town of Midhurst. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking at the Grange. A ticket has to be obtained and displayed on your windscreen even for the free 2 hrs. Vehicle reg. is needed for the ticket. By Car: Follow the A286 to Midhurst; take The Fairway and Holmbush Way to New Rd/A286 Turn left onto New Rd/A286. Continue to follow A286. The Grange will be on the right. By Bus: The Grange is served by a good bus service Up to 20% off at the Grange coffee shop on production of your Everyone Active card which can be obtained free of charge at the Grange reception. Wed 13th Nov - 10:45am *10.45 Start* CLIMPING L: Dominic M: Time: 1 hr 15 mins Distance: Approx. 2½ miles. Along dunes and beach to Climping Mill, then across fields to Ferry Road and Rope Walk to AYC. 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. Bus 700

Wed 13th Nov - 10:30am *HEATHLANDS REUNITED HEALTHY HEATH WALK*

AMBERSHAM COMMON

L: Bruce M: Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Distance: 4.25 Miles. Ascent 85m. Wonderful free-to-roam heathland. Moderately flat, no stiles. Meet: Heyshott at Ambersham Common crossroads, SU910190 (Nearby Postcode GU29 0BZ) https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=loc:50.9636,-0.70524 By Car: (From the South) A286 to Cocking. After 1 mile turn right into Bex Lane (signposted Heyshott, Graffham). Crossroads in 2 miles (not the one after 1 mile). Thurs 14th Nov - 10:30am WISBOROUGH GREEN L: Richard M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: Approx. 4 miles. From Wisborough Green we walk along a quiet country lane to the river Arun and the unrestored section of the Wey Arun canal, which we follow to an old lock and water wheel, which was used to raise water from the river to the canal. The walk is level with 10+ stiles on route, and 100 yards of busy road to negotiate, otherwise very quiet and peaceful. Fields with stock, therefore sorry, no dogs. Meet: On the North side of the green near the cricket pavilion. 024893N 0.505537W By Car: From Petworth take A272 to Wisborough Green. Turn left just after village green and proceed to North side near pavilion. Fri 15th Nov - 10:30am BURPHAM AND WEPHAM L: Jane M: Pete Time: 2 hrs Distance: Approx. 5 miles. Hilly with several climbs. Lovely views. Can be uneven and muddy underfoot in the woods. Has stiles. No dogs on this walk please. Meet: The public car park behind the George at Burpham BN18 9RR. 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.

Mon 18th Nov - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL L: Helen M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, 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. By Bus: 5 minute walk from Chichester Bus Station. Tue 19th Nov - 11am


L: Harvey and Jon M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace with a small bridge over the pond. A steady incline to the top of the jubilee path with benches to sit and rest along the way. NB. Optional add on 30 minute further walk around the old town of Midhurst. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking at the Grange. A ticket has to be obtained and displayed on your windscreen even for the free 2 hrs. Vehicle reg. is needed for the ticket. By Car: Follow the A286 to Midhurst; take The Fairway and Holmbush Way to New Rd/A286 Turn left onto New Rd/A286. Continue to follow A286. The Grange will be on the right.

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By Bus: The Grange is served by a good bus service Up to 20% off at the Grange coffee shop on production of your Everyone Active card which can be obtained free of charge at the Grange reception. Tue 19h Nov – 2pm EMSWORTH HARBOUR L: Helen M: Keith Time/Distance: 1 hour/3 miles (longer walk), 30 minutes/1 mile (shorter walk) Come along to enjoy a picturesque walk from the New Life Christian Church car park, through Emsworth Yacht Club, out along the embankment onto the Thorney Island West Coast footpath. There is a gentle slope onto the footpath, but the rest is a firm, stony footpath, taking in views over beautiful Emsworth Harbour, salt marshes and the seabirds. There is also a narrow footpath which although higher and more exposed takes in stunning views across the harbour towards Emsworth. Meet: The New Life Christian Church car park and back to the church hall for a chat, cup of tea and cake. By Car: From A259 turn onto Thorney Road, Emsworth, drive 100 meters down a lane and the church is well signposted. At the end of the drive is the car park. Post code PO10 8BN. By Bus: 700 bus stop is 100 metres away on the main road (A259). Wed 20th Nov - 10:30am CHICHESTER MARINA TO DELL QUAY L: Peter and Alison M: Time: 1hr 30mins Distance: 3.5 miles. An easy flat walk through Saltern Copse and across farmland. Will be muddy if it's rained recently. Meet: Free visitors' car park at Chichester Marina By car: A286 south of Chichester towards The Witterings. After about 2 miles, turn right into Chichester Marina - the visitors' car park is the first one you come to on the right. By bus: No 52 or 53 from Chichester to The Witterings. Ask for the Chichester Marina stop. Thurs 21th Nov – 10.30am *HEATHLANDS REUNITED


L: Charles M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 1.3 miles. A gentle circular walk – or pootle! – taking in a variety of wildlife, with views of the open heaths and rolling Downland landscape. Suitable for pushchairs (kissing gate at start to get on site) and off road trampers, but not wheelchairs. The route is mostly on the flat, but there are some medium gradients in parts with minor rutting and loose sand. Well behaved dogs on a lead welcome. Meet: Lord’s Piece, Coates Lane, Sutton, RH20 1PZ. SU 99003 17374 By Car: From A272 take A285 south from Petworth, turning left at Heath End onto Burton Park Road. Keep going past Burton Mill Pond and the turning right to Sutton until you reach another right hand turn. The car park for Lord’s Piece (grid ref SU 98997 17368) is immediately after this turning on your right. Fri 22nd Nov - 10:30 am WATERGATE PARK L: Jane M: Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Distance: Approx. 5 mile walk through woods and fields. There are 3 steep-ish climbs and the walk does include stiles. No dogs on this walk please. 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.

Fri 22nd Nov - 10:30 am CHANCTONBURY HILL L: Peter B M: Alison & Peter Time: 2 hours Distance: 4 mile circular walk to Chanctonbury Ring hill fort and return via Washington village with some steep gradients. Meet: Opposite site of Frankland Arms pub, RH20 4AL (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. Sun 24th Nov - 10:30am *NEW WALK* NEWDOWN RIDGE AND WEPHAM

WOODS L: Dominic M: Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Distance: 4.5 miles. A walk along Blakehurst Lane to Newdown Ridge and back through Wepham Woods – some hills. Meet: Blakehurst Lane. Parking is about 400m opposite farm buildings up the lane in roadside gateways (approx. GR 045065) By Car: On the north side of the A27 opposite Poling about 1 mile east of Crossbush junction (GR 045057) Mon 25th Nov - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL L: Helen M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, 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. By Bus: 5 minute walk from Chichester Bus Station. Mon 25th Nov - 10:30am LONGER WALK MIDHURST ANCIENT TREE TREK L: Charles M: Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Distance: 6.1 miles. Discover the beauty and tranquility of the South Downs National Park starting and finishing in Midhurst. This circular route follows footpaths and quiet lanes through the Weald, taking in the beautiful Cowdray Park. Stunning views are plentiful and varied, particularly to the South across to the Rother Valley and the Upper Greensand ridge, and towards the chalk escarpment of Heyshott and Graffham Downs. The ancient and veteran trees along this walk are particularly special. Well behaved dogs on a lead welcome. The route is gently undulating with some steeper gradients and loose sand. There may also be some wet areas, so bring suitable footwear, and there are several kissing gates and stiles. Meet: North Street Car Park, Midhurst, GU29 9DN By Car: Take the A286 to Midhurst, through town centre to mini roundabout at bus station. Turn right into car park. By Bus: The walk starts from Midhurst Bus Station and North Street Car Park. Buses are available from train stations at Pulborough (Route 1), Chichester (Route 60) and Petersfield (Route 91 & 92)

Tue 26th Nov - 10:30am *HEATHLANDS REUNITED HEALTHY HEATH WALK*

LYNCHMERE COMMON

L: Andy M: Time: 1 hr Distance: 1.2 Miles. A gentle, generally easy going walk (with some short inclines, declines and uneven surfaces) on heathland paths, including part of the Serpents Trail and Sussex Border Path Promoted routes, looking at some of the special natural and cultural features of our Heathland Heritage. On land owned and managed by the Lynchmere Society and delivered as part of the Heathlands Reunited Project. Meet: Meet at the Lynchmere Society Noticeboard at the main entrance to the site on the western side of the common. By Car: from B2121 (Liphook to Haslemere) take turning right (south) 0.6 miles (1km) after Railway bridge on outskirts of Liphook (Sussex County border). From Haslemere, left turn 0.8 miles (1.3km) after leaving Hammer. Parking areas 200m on both sides of road. No service by bus. Rail - Liphook train station is 3.2km from the start, accessible from the New Lipchis Way/Sussex Border path and Serpents Trail. Tue 26th Nov - 11am


L: Harvey and Jon M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace with a small bridge over the pond. A steady incline to the top of the jubilee path with benches to sit and rest along the way. NB. Optional add on 30 minute further walk around the old town of Midhurst. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking at the Grange. A ticket has to be obtained and displayed on your windscreen even for the free 2 hrs. Vehicle reg. is needed for the ticket. By Car: Follow the A286 to Midhurst; take The Fairway and Holmbush Way to New Rd/A286 Turn left onto New Rd/A286. Continue to follow A286. The Grange will be on the right. By Bus: The Grange is served by a good bus service Up to 20% off at the Grange coffee shop on production of your Everyone Active card which can be obtained free of charge at the Grange reception. Thurs 28th Nov – 10.30am LONGER WALK IPING AND CHITHURST L: Jane M: Pete 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 on this walk please. You may wish to bring a snack. 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. Thurs 28th Nov - 10:30am PLAISTOW L: Richard M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4.2 miles. Starting from the picturesque village of Plaistow, we walk along a quiet country lane before crossing fields with grazing sheep, walking through woodland, and finishing at the village stores, with arguably the best coffee in W Sussex. This is a reasonably level walk with countryside views, 5 or 6 styles. Sorry no dogs due to livestock. Meet: On East side of village green opposite shop. By Car: From Petworth take the A283 North, then after the ‘Stone Masons Inn’, take the right fork by the green to Balls Cross. Continue along this road, and then after you pass the village sign for

Kirdford, take the next left sign posted to Plaistow. After entering village turn right past village green and park at East end of South side in view of shop. Please note slight change in meeting point. No Dogs on this walk please. Fri 29th Nov - 10:30am SALVINGTON HILL L: Peter B M: Pete Time: 2 hrs Distance: 3.5 miles Circular walk towards Findon with superb views and excellent Autumn foraging (berries). Meet: Car park on the left at the end of Honeysuckle Lane. By Car: A27 through Arundel until the end of the dual carriageway at the edge of Worthing (speed camera). Turn left after Swandean Hospital signed High Salvington and continue straight on Honeysuckle Lane. Mon 2nd Dec - 10:30am

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL

L: Helen M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, 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. By Bus: 5 minute walk from Chichester Bus Station. Mon 2nd Dec – 2pm *HEATHLANDS REUNITED HEALTHY HEATH WALK*

*2PM* A MIDHURST

MEANDER L: Abbi M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 2.25 miles. A pleasant wander through Midhurst Common and adjacent land. Enjoying heathland and woodland habitats. We might spot some rare heathland species on the way. Meet: Carron Lane Car Park. Grid reference SU 87768 21427. Nearest postcode GU29 9LD. By Car: At the Midhurst end of the A272 Petersfield Road turn off on to Carron Lane (left if you are coming from Midhurst and right if you are coming from Petersfield). This is a small residential lane so please be careful of parked cars and oncoming traffic. This leads up to the recreation ground and cemetery car park. Meet in the car park. Tues 3rd Dec – 11am CHRISTMAS WALK AND LUNCH CHICHESTER YACHT CLUB

Christmas walk and lunch at Chichester Yacht Club

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 Emma Little on 01243 521041 or email [email protected] for a menu and booking form.

L: Bruce M: Time: 1hr Distance: 2.3 miles flat. Leisurely walk to Birdham and Westlands Meet: Chichester Yacht Club. SU827011 (Nearest postcode PO20 7EJ) http://maps.google.com/maps?t=m&z=15&q=50.8038,-0.8266 By Car: A286 south from Chichester towards Birdham. Turn right at sign to Chichester Marina. Park at the end near the Yacht Club.

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By Bus: 52/53 Circuit bus from Chichester (every 15 minutes). Get off at the Marina bus stop, then walk to the end for the Yacht Club. Tue 3rd Dec - 11am


L: Harvey and Jon M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace with a small bridge over the pond. A steady incline to the top of the jubilee path with benches to sit and rest along the way. NB. Optional add on 30 minute further walk around the old town of Midhurst. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking at the Grange. A ticket has to be obtained and displayed on your windscreen even for the free 2 hrs. Vehicle reg. is needed for the ticket. By Car: Follow the A286 to Midhurst; take The Fairway and Holmbush Way to New Rd/A286 Turn left onto New Rd/A286. Continue to follow A286. The Grange will be on the right. By Bus: The Grange is served by a good bus service Up to 20% off at the Grange coffee shop on production of your Everyone Active card which can be obtained free of charge at the Grange reception. Wed 4th Dec – 10.30am KINGLEY VALE L: Alison and Peter M: Pete Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4 miles. Enjoy a walk around this beautiful Nature Reserve containing one of the finest yew forests in Europe. A long uphill stretch is rewarded by fabulous views out across the south coast, coming down through the reserve via the Tansy Stone and Dew Pond. One stile. Meet: West Stoke car park, Downs Road PO18 9BE By Car: Take the B2178 from Chichester and at East Ashling there is a right hand turn signposted to the National Nature Reserve. Continue northwards on this road until you reach the car park. Wed 4th Dec - 10:30am BINSTED WOODS extended to the Swan

and back via Madonna Pond L: Dominic M: Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Distance: 4.25 miles, mainly flat headland path, grass, gravel. Coffee will be available at the shop. This walk is extended to The Swan along Scotland Lane 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. Thurs 5th Dec - 10:30am PAGHAM TO SIDLESHAM L: Jane M: Pete Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4½ miles. This is a circular walk taking in parts of Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve and the village of Sidlesham, returning through the fields. A flat walk but includes several stiles and can be slippery. No dogs on this walk please. Meet: At the harbour end of Church Lane - where the road ends. (Nearest postcode PO21 4NR) By Car: B2145 from Chichester bypass, left on to the B2166 Pagham Road. At the bottom of Pagham Road go round the bend by Church Farm into Church Lane, where you should find sufficient parking in the lane - either near the church or towards the end of the lane. (Don't use the church car park). By Bus: 600

Fri 6th Dec - 10:30 am PULBOROUGH BROOKS L: Peter B M: Pete Time: 2 hrs Distance: 3.5 miles This is a flat walk with stiles, which can be wet and muddy if there has been bad weather. Meet: RSPB Reserve car park, Wiggonholt, Pulborough, RH20 2EL. By Car: A29 to Pulborough. Turn right on to A283 and after approximately 1.5 miles, turn right into the Reserve Car Park. Mon 9th Dec - 10:30am

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL

L: Helen M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, 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. By Bus: 5 minute walk from Chichester Bus Station. Mon 9th Dec – 12.30pm WALK LEADER MEETING

Walk Leaders and Back Markers Only Tue 10th Dec - 10:30am KIRDFORD L: Richard M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: Approx. 3.5 miles. Enjoy a level walk, which, after a start on narrow footpaths, opens out onto open farmland and through fields, some of which have cattle grazing, therefore I’m afraid no dogs. We return past a fish farm and through woodland. A number of stiles to negotiate. Meet: In front of the Half Moon pub in Kirdford. By Car: From Petworth take the A283 north, then after the ‘Stone Masons Inn’ take the right fork by the green to Balls Cross. Continue along this road and eventually you will arrive at the village of Kirdford. At the T- junction at the far end of the village turn right and park in the road opposite the ‘Half Moon’ (not in their parking spaces). RH14 0LT.

Tue 10th Dec – 10.30am *HEATHLANDS REUNITED HEALTHY HEATH WALK*

HEYSHOTT HIKE

L: Kate M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: No more than 5 miles. Join a National Park ranger to explore the countryside around Heyshott. Focussing on the heathland and its wildlife/history, these walks will vary in route but will stay under 5 miles. Suitable for trampers and off-road pushchairs or those that could be carried over obstacles, but not suitable for wheelchairs due to boggy, uneven ground. Dogs on leads welcome. Meet: Heyshott Common car park SU 91211 19419 / GU29 0BY. By Car: From the A286 heading towards Midhurst from Chichester, turn right onto Bex Lane. Continue on this road for around 3.5km until Hoyle crossroads (Where Hoyle Lane and New Road cross), and turn left. The car park is approximately 500m on the left. From the A272 heading towards Midhurst from Petworth, turn left onto New Road (first left after Halfway Bridge). Continue for 3km and the car park is on the right.

Tue 10th Dec - 11am


L: Harvey and Jon M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace with a small bridge over the pond. A steady incline to the top of the jubilee path with benches to sit and rest along the way. NB. Optional add on 30 minute further walk around the old town of Midhurst. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking at the Grange. A ticket has to be obtained and displayed on your windscreen even for the free 2 hrs. Vehicle reg. is needed for the ticket. By Car: Follow the A286 to Midhurst; take The Fairway and Holmbush Way to New Rd/A286 Turn left onto New Rd/A286. Continue to follow A286. The Grange will be on the right. By Bus: The Grange is served by a good bus service Up to 20% off at the Grange coffee shop on production of your Everyone Active card which can be obtained free of charge at the Grange reception. Wed 11th Dec - 10:30am ASDEAN FARM SHOP L: Bruce M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4.25 miles. 150m ascent. Moderately strenuous climb up to Adsdean Down for Solent views and hopefully reaching the Devil's Humps on Bow Hill if the weather is fine. Meet: Adsdean Farm Shop car park SU795092. (Nearby Postcode PO18 9DN) - shop should be open. https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=loc:50.877,-0.87 By Car: B2178 to Funtington. Right onto B2146. After 0.4 miles turn right to Adsdean. Fri 13th Dec – 10am NOTE EARLIER START TIME CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL TO BOSHAM L: Jane M: Ann Time: 2 hrs Distance: A flat 4 mile walk starts at the Cathedral, it takes an urban route quickly out of the city to reach meadows, fields and shoreline, to reach the village of Bosham. It can be muddy and uneven underfoot and does have stiles. We will be returning by bus, please bring bus pass or money for the fare. There are coffee shops in Bosham if people wish to stay on. No dogs on this walk please. Meet: Chichester Cathedral PO19 1PX. NOTE EARLIER START TIME OF 10AM TO FIT IN WITH THE BUS TIMES BACK. By Car: Car parks are available in Chichester but you will need to bring money for parking and either a bus pass or money for the bus back to Chichester. By Bus: Chichester is served by good bus routes. Sun 15th Dec - 10:30am *ALL DAY WALK* BURPHAM L: Dominic M: Time: all day Distance: approx. 7 miles. Hilly walk with some stiles. Lovely views. Meet: The public car park behind the George at Burpham BN18 9RR. 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. Bring plenty of water & lunch. Mon 16th Dec - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL L: Peter and Alison M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, 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.

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Mon 16th Dec – 10.30am TILLINGTON VIA PITSHILL L: Gerald M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 3 miles. Come along and enjoy the picturesque and peaceful countryside in and around Tillington, via vineyards & then to Pitshill House, Tillington runner up in the 2017 National Restoration Award Scheme. Dogs welcome. 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 if uncertain on 07748 597 568. By Bus: Bus No 1 from Midhurst or Petworth. Tue 17th Dec - 11am


L: Harvey and Jon M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace with a small bridge over the pond. A steady incline to the top of the jubilee path with benches to sit and rest along the way. NB. Optional add on 30 minute further walk around the old town of Midhurst. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking at the Grange. A ticket has to be obtained and displayed on your windscreen even for the free 2 hrs. Vehicle reg. is needed for the ticket. By Car: Follow the A286 to Midhurst; take The Fairway and Holmbush Way to New Rd/A286 Turn left onto New Rd/A286. Continue to follow A286. The Grange will be on the right. By Bus: The Grange is served by a good bus service Up to 20% off at the Grange coffee shop on production of your Everyone Active card which can be obtained free of charge at the Grange reception. Tue 17h Dec – 2pm EMSWORTH HARBOUR L: Helen M: Keith Time/Distance: 1 hour/3 miles (longer walk), 30 minutes/1 mile (shorter walk) Come along to enjoy a picturesque walk from the New Life Christian Church car park, through Emsworth Yacht Club, out along the embankment onto the Thorney Island West Coast footpath. There is a gentle slope onto the footpath, but the rest is a firm, stony footpath, taking in views over beautiful Emsworth Harbour, salt marshes and the seabirds. There is also a narrow footpath which although higher and more exposed takes in stunning views across the harbour towards Emsworth. Meet: The New Life Christian Church car park and back to the church hall for a chat, cup of tea and cake. By Car: From A259 turn onto Thorney Road, Emsworth, drive 100 meters down a lane and the church is well signposted. At the end of the drive is the car park. Post code PO10 8BN. By Bus: 700 bus stop is 100 metres away on the main road (A259). Tue 17th Dec - 10:30am *HEATHLANDS REUNITED

HEALTHY HEATH WALK* LYNCHMERE

COMMON L: Andy M: Time: 1 hr Distance: 1.2 Miles. A gentle, generally easy going walk (with some short inclines, declines and uneven surfaces) on heathland paths, including part of the Serpents Trail and Sussex Border Path Promoted routes, looking at some of the special natural and cultural features of our Heathland Heritage. On land owned and managed by the Lynchmere Society and delivered as part of the Heathlands Reunited Project.

Meet: Meet at the Lynchmere Society Noticeboard at the main entrance to the site on the western side of the common. By Car: From B2121 (Liphook to Haslemere) take turning right (south) 0.6 miles (1km) after Railway bridge on outskirts of Liphook (Sussex County border). From Haslemere, left turn 0.8 miles (1.3km) after leaving Hammer. Parking areas 200m on both sides of road. No service by bus. Rail - Liphook train station is 3.2km from the start, accessible from the New Lipchis Way/Sussex Border path and Serpents Trail. Wed 18th Dec - 10:30am CHIDHAM PENINSULA L: Alison & Peter M: Pete Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Distance: 5 miles. A reasonably easy flat walk with some of the best panoramic views of the harbour. Some beach walking, no stiles. Meet: Cobnor Farm Amenity car park, Chidham Lane, PO18 8TD. By Car: Take the A259 towards Emsworth and turn south into Chidham Lane. The car park is on the left after approx. 1 mile (if you reach the sign for Cobnor House you have gone too far). Thurs 19th Dec – 10.30am *HEATHLANDS REUNITED


L: Charles M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 1.3 miles. A gentle circular walk – or pootle! – taking in a variety of wildlife, with views of the open heaths and rolling Downland landscape. Suitable for pushchairs (kissing gate at start to get on site) and off road trampers, but not wheelchairs. The route is mostly on the flat, but there are some medium gradients in parts with minor rutting and loose sand. Well behaved dogs on a lead welcome. Meet: Lord’s Piece, Coates Lane, Sutton, RH20 1PZ. SU 99003 17374 By Car: From A272 take A285 south from Petworth, turning left at Heath End onto Burton Park Road. Keep going past Burton Mill Pond and the turning right to Sutton until you reach another right hand turn. The car park for Lord’s Piece (grid ref SU 98997 17368) is immediately after this turning on your right. Fri 20th Dec - 10:30am COMPTON L: Jane M: Pete Time: 3 hrs Distance: 6 miles. A pleasant hilly walk through open countryside with lovely downland views. There are stiles. No dogs on this walk please. Meet: Compton Recreation Ground car park 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. Fri 20th Dec - 10:45am CLIMPING L: Dominic M: Time: 1hr 15mins 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. Mon 23rd Dec - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL L: Helen M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, 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. By Bus: 5 minute walk from Chichester Bus Station. Tue 24th Dec - 11am


L: Harvey and Jon M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace with a small bridge over the pond. A steady incline to the top of the jubilee path with benches to sit and rest along the way. NB. Optional add on 30 minute further walk around the old town of Midhurst. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking at the Grange. A ticket has to be obtained and displayed on your windscreen even for the free 2 hrs. Vehicle reg. is needed for the ticket. By Car: Follow the A286 to Midhurst; take The Fairway and Holmbush Way to New Rd/A286 Turn left onto New Rd/A286. Continue to follow A286. The Grange will be on the right. By Bus: The Grange is served by a good bus service Up to 20% off at the Grange coffee shop on production of your Everyone Active card which can be obtained free of charge at the Grange reception. Mon 30th Dec - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL L: Helen M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, 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. By Bus: 5 minute walk from Chichester Bus Station. Tue 31st Dec - 11am


L: Harvey and Jon M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace with a small bridge over the pond. A steady incline to the top of the jubilee path with benches to sit and rest along the way. NB. Optional add on 30 minute further walk around the old town of Midhurst. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking at the Grange. A ticket has to be obtained and displayed on your windscreen even for the free 2 hrs. Vehicle reg. is needed for the ticket. By Car: Follow the A286 to Midhurst; take The Fairway and Holmbush Way to New Rd/A286 Turn left onto New Rd/A286. Continue to follow A286. The Grange will be on the right. By Bus: The Grange is served by a good bus service

Up to 20% off at the Grange coffee shop on production of your Everyone Active card which can be obtained free of charge at the Grange reception. Wed 1st Jan - 10:30am *NEW YEARS DAY WALK* BLACK RABBIT L: Dominic M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 5 miles, easy, flat riverside walk, no stiles Meet: Mill Road car park by river in town centre (charge) BN18 9AA By Car: A27 to Arundel town centre. At bottom of hill turn left before river, car park on right. Fri 3rd Jan - 10:30am WEST MARDEN L: Jane M: Ann Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Distance: 5 miles. A pleasant walk with some hills and stiles through woodland and open countryside with some good views. No dogs on this walk please. 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. Parking is also available in the main street near the pub. Mon 6th Jan - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL L: Helen M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, 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. By Bus: 5 minute walk from Chichester Bus Station. Mon 6th Jan - 10:30am TANGMERE L: Peter B M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 3 miles. Flat walk via Aviation Museum to Tangmere C12th Church with WWII memories. Then around the old airfield. Meet: In Oving park roadside on Church Lane, and meet outside the church. Map ref SU 901051 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. Mon 6th Jan - 10:30am PETWORTH PARK to see the

surprise dog’s face L: Gerald M: Time: 1hr 30 mins Distance: Approx. 3 miles. Come and see the fallow deer, The Monument & a surprise Dog’s Face. A chance to enjoy the picturesque and peaceful countryside in and around Petworth Park. Dogs welcome. 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. By Bus No.1 from Midhurst or Petworth. Contact Gerald on 07748 597 568 if uncertain.

Mon 6th Jan – 2pm *HEATHLANDS REUNITED HEALTHY HEATH WALK* *2PM*

A MIDHURST MEANDER

L: Angela M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 2.25 miles. A pleasant wander through Midhurst Common and adjacent land. Enjoying heathland and woodland habitats. We might spot some rare heathland species on the way. Meet: Carron Lane Car Park. Grid reference SU 87768 21427. Nearest postcode GU29 9LD. By Car: At the Midhurst end of the A272 Petersfield Road turn off on to Carron Lane (left if you are coming from Midhurst and right if you are coming from Petersfield). This is a small residential lane so please be careful of parked cars and oncoming traffic. This leads up to the recreation ground and cemetery car park. Meet in the car park. Grid reference SU 87768 21427. Nearest postcode GU29 9LD. Tue 7th Jan - 11am


L: Harvey and Jon M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace with a small bridge over the pond. A steady incline to the top of the jubilee path with benches to sit and rest along the way. NB. Optional add on 30 minute further walk around the old town of Midhurst. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking at the Grange. A ticket has to be obtained and displayed on your windscreen even for the free 2 hrs. Vehicle reg. is needed for the ticket. By Car: Follow the A286 to Midhurst; take The Fairway and Holmbush Way to New Rd/A286 Turn left onto New Rd/A286. Continue to follow A286. The Grange will be on the right. By Bus: The Grange is served by a good bus service Up to 20% off at the Grange coffee shop on production of your Everyone Active card which can be obtained free of charge at the Grange reception. Tue 7h Jan – 2pm EMSWORTH HARBOUR L: Helen M: Keith Time/Distance: 1 hour/3 miles (longer walk), 30 minutes/1 mile (shorter walk) Come along to enjoy a picturesque walk from the New Life Christian Church car park, through Emsworth Yacht Club, out along the embankment onto the Thorney Island West Coast footpath. There is a gentle slope onto the footpath, but the rest is a firm, stony footpath, taking in views over beautiful Emsworth Harbour, salt marshes and the seabirds. There is also a narrow footpath which although higher and more exposed takes in stunning views across the harbour towards Emsworth. Meet: The New Life Christian Church car park and back to the church hall for a chat, cup of tea and cake. By Car: From A259 turn onto Thorney Road, Emsworth, drive 100 meters down a lane and the church is well signposted. At the end of the drive is the car park. Post code PO10 8BN. By Bus: 700 bus stop is 100 metres away on the main road (A259). Wed 8th Jan - 10:30am HOUGHTON FOREST AND BIGNOR HILL L: Alison and Peter M: Time: 2hrs 30mins. Distance: 6 miles. Walking up through Houghton Forest and back along the South Downs Way with panoramic views in all directions. A fairly strenuous walk with two long uphill stretches. The flint path can be slippery in places. No stiles. Meet: Whiteways Car Park. BN18 9FD By Car: The car park is just north of the roundabout on the A29 between Fontwell and Bury.

Fri 10th Jan - 10:30am STOUGHTON DOWN L: Jane M: Pete Time: 2hrs 30mins Distance: 5.5 miles This is not suitable for beginners. It is a hilly walk with great views but can be muddy and slippery in places. No dogs on this walk please. Meet: Stoughton Down Car Park - Forestry Commission car park east of Stoughton on the sharp bend (SU815126) nearest postcode PO18 9JQ. By Car: 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 two villages until you reach the Forestry Commission car part on the right. Sun 12th Jan - 10:30am *NEW ALL DAY WALK* WHITEWAYS TO BIGNOR BEACONS L: Dominic M: Time: all day Distance: 7.5 miles. Starting Whiteways, along South Downs Way to Bignor Beacons and back along Denture. HILLY. Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink Meet: Whiteways car park on A29. BN18 9FD By Car: The car park is at the junction of the A29, A284 and B2139. Mon 13th Jan - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL L: Helen M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, 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. By Bus: 5 minute walk from Chichester Bus Station. Mon 13th Jan - 10:30am EARTHAM WOODS STANE STREET L: Peter Br M: Ann Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4 mile walk up into Eartham woods and back down Stane Street. Ups and downs with one short steep climb. Meet: Free Forestry Commission car park on the right, ¾ of a mile north of The George PH at Eartham. Map ref SU938106. PO18 0LU 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 take the 2nd right hand turn to Eartham and the car park is on the left of the road. Tue 14th Jan – 10.30am *HEATHLANDS REUNITED

HEALTHY HEATH WALK* HEYSHOTT HIKE

L: Kate M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: No more than 5 miles. Join a National Park ranger to explore the countryside around Heyshott. Focussing on the heathland and its wildlife/history, these walks will vary in route but will stay under 5 miles. Suitable for trampers and off-road pushchairs or those that could be carried over obstacles, but not suitable for wheelchairs due to boggy, uneven ground. Dogs on leads welcome. Meet: Heyshott Common car park SU 91211 19419 / GU29 0BY. By Car: From the A286 heading towards Midhurst from Chichester, turn right onto Bex Lane. Continue on this road for around 3.5km until Hoyle crossroads (Where Hoyle Lane and New Road cross), and turn left. The car park is approximately 500m on the left. From the A272 heading towards

Midhurst from Petworth, turn left onto New Road (first left after Halfway Bridge). Continue for 3km and the car park is on the right. Tue 14th Jan - 11am


L: Harvey and Jon M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace with a small bridge over the pond. A steady incline to the top of the jubilee path with benches to sit and rest along the way. NB. Optional add on 30 minute further walk around the old town of Midhurst. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking at the Grange. A ticket has to be obtained and displayed on your windscreen even for the free 2 hrs. Vehicle reg. is needed for the ticket. By Car: Follow the A286 to Midhurst; take The Fairway and Holmbush Way to New Rd/A286 Turn left onto New Rd/A286. Continue to follow A286. The Grange will be on the right. By Bus: The Grange is served by a good bus service Up to 20% off at the Grange coffee shop on production of your Everyone Active card which can be obtained free of charge at the Grange reception. Wed 15th Jan - 10:30am WEST MARDEN L: Peter and Alison M: Pete Time: 3 hrs Distance: 6.5 miles. A walk from Walderton via Stansted and West Marden, including lanes and pleasant walking through woods and fields. It is a moderately strenuous longer walk with some gentle hills. Could be very muddy if there has been a lot of rain and there are five stiles. 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 onto the B2146 Thurs 16th Jan - 10:30am WEY ARUN CANAL EAST (LOXWOOD) L: Richard M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: Approx. 3.5 miles. Come and enjoy a level walk taking us out along the towpath and returning through woodland and farmland. No stiles but one short steepish descent. Meet: Canal visitor centre car park behind the ‘Onslow Arms’ pub in Loxwood. By Car: From Petworth take A272 towards Wisborough Green. Turn left by the green, pass the ‘Cricketers pub’, and continue to the end of this road where you turn left. Carry on north on the B2133 into Loxwood, where, at the bottom of the hill you will see the ‘Onslow Arms’ on the right. Pass through the pub car park to the canal car park at the rear. RH14 0RD N 51.070364 W 0.515177 No dogs on this walk please. Thurs 16th Jan – 10.30am *HEATHLANDS REUNITED


L: Abbi M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 1.3 miles. A gentle circular walk – or pootle! – taking in a variety of wildlife, with views of the open heaths and rolling Downland landscape. Suitable for pushchairs (kissing gate at start to get on site) and off road trampers, but not wheelchairs. The route is mostly on the flat, but there are some medium gradients in parts with minor rutting and loose sand. Well behaved dogs on a lead welcome. Meet: Lord’s Piece, Coates Lane, Sutton, RH20 1PZ. SU 99003 17374

By Car: From A272 take A285 south from Petworth, turning left at Heath End onto Burton Park Road. Keep going past Burton Mill Pond and the turning right to Sutton until you reach another right hand turn. The car park for Lord’s Piece (grid ref SU 98997 17368) is immediately after this turning on your right. Fri 17th Jan - 10:30am NUTBOURNE TO PRINSTED

AND THORNHAM MARINA L: Jane M: Time: 2 hours 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. No dogs on this walk please. 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. PO18 8SR 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. Fri 17th Jan – 10.30am MIDDLETON BEACH AND ELMER WOODS L: Peter Br M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 3 mile walk along Middleton's shoreline and through Elmer woods. Flat walk that may be muddy in places. Meet: Free car park just off Elmer Road in Middleton village by the Jubilee Hall and playing fields By Car: A259 through Bognor (not new relief road). By Bus: Bus 600 from Bognor to Elmer (Jubilee Hall bus stop) Mon 20th Jan - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL L: Helen M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, 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. By Bus: 5 minute walk from Chichester Bus Station. Mon 20th Jan - 10:30am LAVINGTON COMMON

HEATHS AND WOODS L: Fiona M: Pete Time: 2 hrs Distance: Approx. 4 miles. Join us as we follow a trail through heathland and woods near Graffham. The route takes in two heathland nature reserves. Meet: Car Park By Car: From the A285 between Duncton and Petworth take the turning to Graffham. Follow the road until you see the car park on your left amongst the pine trees. If you reach a cross roads you will have gone too far. Any problems phone 07767400039.

Tue 21st Jan - 11am


L: Harvey and Jon M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace with a small bridge over the pond. A steady incline to the top of the jubilee path with benches to sit and rest along the way. NB. Optional add on 30 minute further walk around the old town of Midhurst. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking at the Grange. A ticket has to be obtained and displayed on your windscreen even for the free 2 hrs. Vehicle reg. is needed for the ticket. By Car: Follow the A286 to Midhurst; take The Fairway and Holmbush Way to New Rd/A286 Turn left onto New Rd/A286. Continue to follow A286. The Grange will be on the right. By Bus: The Grange is served by a good bus service Up to 20% off at the Grange coffee shop on production of your Everyone Active card which can be obtained free of charge at the Grange reception. Tue 21st Jan – 2pm EMSWORTH HARBOUR L: Helen M: Keith Time/Distance: 1 hour/3 miles (longer walk), 30 minutes/1 mile (shorter walk) Come along to enjoy a picturesque walk from the New Life Christian Church car park, through Emsworth Yacht Club, out along the embankment onto the Thorney Island West Coast footpath. There is a gentle slope onto the footpath, but the rest is a firm, stony footpath, taking in views over beautiful Emsworth Harbour, salt marshes and the seabirds. There is also a narrow footpath which although higher and more exposed takes in stunning views across the harbour towards Emsworth. Meet: The New Life Christian Church car park and back to the church hall for a chat, cup of tea and cake. By Car: From A259 turn onto Thorney Road, Emsworth, drive 100 meters down a lane and the church is well signposted. At the end of the drive is the car park. Post code PO10 8BN. By Bus: 700 bus stop is 100 metres away on the main road (A259). Wed 22nd Jan - 10:45am 10.45 Start CLIMPING L: Dominic M: Time: 1 hr 15 mins Distance: Approx. 2½ miles. Along dunes and beach to Climping Mill, then across fields to Ferry Road and Rope Walk to AYC. 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. Bus 700 Wed 22nd Jan - 10:30am NORTH EARTHAM WOODS L: Bruce M: Pete Time: 2 hrs 20 mins 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 ( Nearby 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.

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Fri 24th Jan - 10:30am FAIRMILE BOTTOM L: Peter B M: Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Distance: 4.5 miles. Circular walk through the Downland nature reserve towards Arundel. Meet: Park alongside the A29 soon after the Madehurst turn, close to the green and white "Bridleway" sign. By Car: A27 to Fontwell then A29 north to parking place. Tue 28th Jan - 10:30am PLAISTOW L: Richard M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4.2 miles. Starting from the picturesque village of Plaistow, we walk along a quiet country lane before crossing fields with grazing sheep, walking through woodland, and finishing at the village stores, with arguably the best coffee in W Sussex. This is a reasonably level walk with countryside views, 5 or 6 stiles. Sorry no dogs due to livestock. Meet: On East side of village green opposite shop. By Car: From Petworth take the A283 North, then after the ‘Stone Masons Inn’, take the right fork by the green to Balls Cross. Continue along this road, then after you pass the village sign for Kirdford, take the next left sign posted to Plaistow. After entering village turn right past village green and park at East end of South side in view of shop. Please note slight change in meeting point. No dogs on this walk please. Tue 28th Jan - 11am


L: Harvey and Jon M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace with a small bridge over the pond. A steady incline to the top of the jubilee path with benches to sit and rest along the way. NB. Optional add on 30 minute further walk around the old town of Midhurst. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking at the Grange. A ticket has to be obtained and displayed on your windscreen even for the free 2 hrs. Vehicle reg. is needed for the ticket. By Car: Follow the A286 to Midhurst; take The Fairway and Holmbush Way to New Rd/A286 Turn left onto New Rd/A286. Continue to follow A286. The Grange will be on the right. By Bus: The Grange is served by a good bus service Up to 20% off at the Grange coffee shop on production of your Everyone Active card which can be obtained free of charge at the Grange reception. Tue 28th Jan – 7pm *HEATHLANDS REUNITED HEALTHY HEATH WALK*

*7pm* EXPLORE EBERNOE…

BY TORCHLIGHT! L: Kate M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 3-4 miles. Come and explore the Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Ebernoe Common in a different light. This walk will be completely in the dark so please bring a torch/headtorch/lantern – Ebernoe has a lot of dense Holly undergrowth so even a bright moon won’t be enough to light our way! Suitable for off-road pushchairs or those that could be carried over obstacles, but not suitable for wheelchairs or trampers as there are footbridges with steps. Dogs on leads welcome. Meet: Holy Trinity Church car park SU 97550 27841 / GU28 9LD

Wed 29th Jan - 10:30am AROUND ITCHENOR L: Peter and Alison M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4 miles. A walk from Itchenor across farmland and along the shoreline path with lovely views of the harbour. Meet: West Itchenor car park PO20 7AE (pay & display) By Car: A286 south of Chichester towards The Witterings. At Birdham take the right fork at the roundabout onto the B2179 and right again shortly after to Itchenor. Fri 31st Jan - 10:30am SUTTON COMMON L: Peter B M: Pete Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4.5 miles through woodlands and sandy heathland (3 stiles) Meet: Lord's Piece car park (SU993169) Post code RH20 1 HG By Car: A27 to Fontwell, A29 towards Pulborough, left on B2138 (Fittleworth) and immediately left signposted West Burton and Bignor right at road "triangle" for 1 mile to car park on right. Call Peter on 07920 461392 if uncertain.

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