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October 2017 to January 2018 Welcome to the HeartSmart Walks programme for October 17 – January 18 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. We recommend alwaysFebruary bringing a mobile 201 6phone to Maywith the 2016 number below stored in case of emergency. 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: L Walk leader M Back marker Travelling by bus To plan your route by bus please visit www.stagecoachbus.com/plan-a-journey Christmas walk and lunch at Chichester Yacht Club Tuesday 5th December 12:00pm 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 03/11/2017 Mon 2nd October – 10.30am PETWORTH PARK L: Gerald M: Pete Time: 1½ hrs Distance: Approx. 3 miles. Come and see the fallow deer in Petworth Park. 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. Contact Gerald if uncertain on 07748597568. Tue 3rd October – 11.00am SHORT WALK SELSEY EAST BEACH L: Helen M: Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile Meet: East Beach Car Park in Selsey – it is a pay and display. By Car: Selsey is signposted from the A286 and B2145 junctions on the A27 south of Chichester. Parking is available on the road. By Bus: 51 from Chichester Tue 3rd October – 10.30am AROUND BIGNOR L: Simon M: Time: 2 hours Distance: 3½ mile 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 A29 to Bury. At the bottom of Bury Hill, take turning (westwards) signposted for West Burton and Bignor. Bignor Roman Villa is also signposted with brown tourism signage (2 miles). Follow lane and signs through West Burton, Bignor Roman Villa is on the right before reaching Bignor Village. Wed 4th October – 10.30am ARUNDEL L: Pete M: Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Distance: Approx 5 miles through the Park to South Stoke and the Arun riverbank Meet: Arundel Museum entrance, Mill Road BN18 9AA By Car: A27 east to Arundel; park on Mill Road (free) or car park (charge) Wed 4th October – 10.30am DROVERS ESTATE SINGLETON L: Fiona M: Peter & Alison Time: 2 hours Distance: Approx. 3.5 miles enjoy an autumnal walk through gentle valleys and woodland. Some gradients but nothing too steep. One or two stiles. Meet: Park in Singleton and meet at the cricket pavilion between the turning for the Weald and Downland museum and the Partridge Inn, on the opposite side of the road, just by the public footpath sign. Call Fiona 07767400039 if any problems. By Bus: 60 from Chichester Thurs 5th October – 10.30am TORTINGTON COMMON L: Peter Br M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 3½ mile flat circular walk across Tortington Common and through Binsted woods. Meet: Dalloway Road, Arundel. Map ref SU938106. Nearest postcode BN18 9HW. 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. Fri 6th October – 10.30am NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS COMPTON L: Jane M: Peter & Alison Time: 3 hours Distance: 6 miles. A pleasant hilly walk through open countryside with lovely downland views. There are stiles. 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. Mon 9th October 10.30am NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS WALDERTON AND WATERGATE PARK L: Jane M: Pete 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. Tues 10th October – 10.30am SLINDON PARK LANE L: Janet H M: Ann F Time: 1½ hrs Distance: 3½ 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 0QY. 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. Weds 11th October – 10.45am CLIMPING L: Dominic M: 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. Thurs 12th October – 10.30am NEW WALK SLINDON REWELL WOODS L: Bruce M: Pete Time: 2 hrs 10 min Distance: 4.2 miles Ascent 180m (i.e. steep climbs). Five stiles. Might be muddy. We explore Rewell Woods and Fairmile Bottom and may spot some interesting fungi. Meet: Slindon - in lay-by outside The Spur Pub or in their car park if you stay for a drink. SU970081 (Nearest Post Code BN18 0NE) http://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=50.864615&mlon=-0.622386 By Car: From Chichester take the A27 Eastbound to Fontwell then the A29. The Spur is on the right after 1 mile. Thurs 12th October – 09.30am SHORT WALK CHICHESTER CANAL L: Helen M: Time: 30mins. 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. Fri 13th October – 10.30am SUTTON COMMON L: Peter Br M: Time: 2 hours Distance: 4.5 miles through woodlands and sandy heathland (3 stiles) Meet: Lord's Piece car park (SU993169) Post code RH20 1HG 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. Tues 17th October – 10.30am NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS BURPHAM AND WEPHAM L: Jane M: Peter & Alison Time: 2 hours Distance: Approx. 5 miles. Hilly walk with some stiles. It can be very uneven underfoot in places. 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. Sun 22nd October – 10.30am NEW WALK – ALL DAY COBNOR PENINSULA L: Dominic M: Time: All day Distance: 6 ½ miles. Flat harbourside walk on both footpaths and beach. Packed lunch required. Meet: Thornham Marina car park at end of Thornham Lane. Nearest postcode PO10 8DD. By Car: A259 towards Emsworth, turn off for Thorney Island Army Camp.