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 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 Council

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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 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 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 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 into Hares Lane and right again on to the B2146. Continue on the B2146 though and you will see the recreation ground on your right as you enter Compton village.

Mon 9th October 10.30am NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS 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 /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 , 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 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 () 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. Thornham Lane is ½ mile down on the left. Thornham Marina is at the end.

Mon 23rd October – 10.30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS EMSWORTH AND WICKOR BANK L: Anne M: Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3 miles, easy walk. Meet: Emsworth square. PO10 7AW By Car: Take the A259 from Chichester to Emsworth. At the roundabout turn left into the town centre, the town square is on the right hand side. Note: You need to pay for parking. By Bus: 700 bus to Emsworth square. Tues 24th October – 10.30am PAGHAM L: Jane M: Time: 2 hours Distance: Approx. 4 miles. A flat walk taking in parts of Nature Reserve and Seashore. Some stiles and can be muddy and slippery underfoot. Meet: Car park at the junction of Sea Lane and The Parade (usually free of charge). If the car park is not available then street parking on The Parade or The Causeway. By Car: Take B2145 from A27 Chichester bypass, left on B2166 Pagham Road and follow signs to Pagham, left down Sea Lane to the junction with The Parade. Car park is on the left immediately after the junction and opposite the Beach Café By Bus: 600 from Chichester.

Tues 24th 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

Weds 25th October – 10.30am EASY WALK CANAL WALK L: Janet M: Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3.5 mile level. Return by bus. Bring bus pass or money for fare. Can be muddy in places when wet. Meet: Chichester Canal, Basin Road, Chichester PO19 8DT. By Car: From Chichester city centre go south along Basin Road to Canal Wharf. Limited parking but plenty of public car parks available in the city centre.

Weds 25th October – 10.30am NEW WALK SELHAM THREE MOLES L: Bruce M: Pete Time: 2 hrs 15 minutes Distance: 4.3 miles Ascent 100m. Walk visits Common, Fitzlea Wood and the disused railway line. Meet: Selham - 3 Moles Pub. SU934205 ( Nearest postcode GU28 0PN ) http://maps.google.com/maps?t=m&z=15&q=50.9770,-0.6700 By Car: From Chichester take the A27 and A285 to Dunction. After 1 mile turn left signposted Selham. The 3 Moles Pub is 3 miles on. If uncertain phone 07708 311487.

Thurs 26th October – 10.30am AROUND L: Simon M: Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3 mile. Walk passing through Burton Park and past Duncton Mill. Mainly flat on good paths. Meet: Parking along Willets Close on the approach to Duncton C of E School. Some parking also available nearby. By Car: Willets Close is immediately off the A285 Chichester to Petworth Road. If approaching from Chichester the turning is on your left hand side shortly after passing the Cricketers pub on your right.

Fri 27th October – 10.30am NORE HILL L: Peter Br M: Pete Time: 2hours 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.

Mon 30th October – 10.30am EMSWORTH TO WARBLINGTON L: Anne A M: Ann F Time: 1hour. Distance: Approx. 2 miles a flat muddy walk, ok for all. Meet: Emsworth Town square. PO10 7AW By Car: Take the A259 from Chichester to Emsworth. At the roundabout turn left into the town centre, the town square is on the right hand side. Car park through town on the right.

Tue 31st October – 11.00am 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.

Wednesday 1st Nov 10.30am RIVER AND HEATH WALK L: Fiona M: Bruce Time: 2- 2.5 hours Distance: Approx 4 miles Take in the best of our Sussex heaths and the River Rother as we traverse and Common and follow the meandering river back. Mostly flat, but off road. Meet: Meet at Parkland car park. By Car: At the Woolbeding turning off the A272 between and Stedham. Any problems phone 07767400039.

Wednesday 1st Nov 10.30am SLINDON ESTATE L: Simon M: Time: 2 hours Distance: 4 mile. Walk passing through farmland, woodland as well as visiting Slindon Folly. Good paths and no stiles. Wonderful views. Meet: At the road entrance to Slindon College and the National Trust Slindon Estate. Car parking on Slindon Top Road which is the road between Slindon College and the Catholic Church

Thurs 2nd Nov 10.30am SHORT WALK 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 centre.

Thurs 2nd Nov 10.30am NEW WALK – NOT SUITABLE AND EAST FOR BEGINNERS MARDEN L: Jane M: Pete Time: 3 hours Distance: 6 miles A pleasant walk through woodland and fields taking in the 2 villages and the opportunity to visit Up Marden Church where there are interesting wall paintings. There are some uphill sections with one particularly steep part. There are stiles. Directions: 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.

Fri 3rd Nov 10.30am L: Peter Br M: Peter & Alison Time: 2 hours Distance: 4 mile circular walk up and around Cissbury Ring (5,000 year old hill fort) with phenomenal 360 degree views of coast and countryside. Meet: Car park opposite Nepcote Green in Findon (off Nepcote Lane, signposted to Cissbury Ring). Map ref TQ128084. BN14 0SD By Car: A27 east through Arundel, left on A280 to roundabout and straight across down school hill into Findon. At 4 way junction in village, straight across and past housing until reaching Nepcote Green (where road bends sharp right continue straight onto car park).

Sat 4th Nov 10.30am WHITEWAYS L: Dominic M: Ann F Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3 ½ mile walk along Monarch Way and South Downs Way. This walk has steep inclines and is not suitable for beginners. Meet: Whiteways car park on A29. BN18 9FD By Car: The car park is at the junction of the A29, A284 and B2139.

Monday 6th Nov 10.30am HAYLING BILLY L: Anne M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4 miles along the track to the Theatre and back. Ideal for beginners. Meet: Meet behind the Esso garage. By Car: ½ mile after Hayling Bridge, Esso Garage is before the pelican lights, opposite Victoria Road.

Tuesday 7th Nov 10.30am CHIDHAM L: Pete M: Time: 2 ½ hours Distance: 5 miles, clockwise around the peninsula. Meet: Opposite ‘The Old House at Home’ Inn, Chidham. PO18 8SU By Car: Old A27 westwards beyond Chidham Lane, then next left down Cot Lane.

Weds 8th Nov – 10.30am BLACK RABBIT L: Dominic M: Time: 2 hours Distance: 5 or 3 miles, easy, flat riverside walk, no stiles Meet: Mill Road car park by river in town centre (charge) BN18 9AA By Car: A27 to Arundel town centre. At bottom of hill turn left before river, car park on right.

Thurs 9th Nov – 10.30am MARINA TO DELL QUAY L: Janet H M: Time: 1½ hrs Distance: 3 ½ - 4 mile flat walk, can be muddy. Meet: Park at Chichester Marina car park (free). PO20 7EJ. By Car: A286 south from Chichester towards . Turn right at sign to Chichester Marina. Park in the public car park on the right (can be muddy). By Bus: 52/53 (circuit from Chichester) get off at the Marina bus stop, then walk down to the public car park.

Thurs 9th Nov – 09.30am 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

Fri 10th Nov – 10.30am NUTBOURNE TO PRINSTED L: Jane M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: Flat 4 mile walk through woodland to the harbour shoreline and back through farmland and fields. It can be muddy and uneven underfoot and does have stiles and there is a small wall to climb over. Meet: At the entrance to Maybush Copse, which is about 200yds down Cot Lane on the right hand side. Parking is very limited - there is a small parking area at the top of Cot Lane and on the verge by Maybush Copse. By Car: Take the A259 Fishbourne Road from Chichester. Continue over one roundabout, pass the Inn on the right and Cot Lane is a turning on the left. Parking is also available in Maybush Drive a right turn off Cot Lane. By Bus: The 700 bus stops at the top of Cot Lane so this is a good walk to access by bus.

Mon 13th Nov – 10.30am EMSWORTH TO PRINSTED L: Anne M: Ann F Time: 1½ hrs Distance: 3 miles Easy flat walk. Allow sufficient time in the car park. Meet: Meet in Emsworth town square. PO10 7AW By Car: Take the A259 from Chichester to Emsworth. At the roundabout turn left into the town centre; the town square is on the right hand side. Car park through town on the right

Tues 14th Nov – 10.30am NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHALTON L: Jane M: Peter & Alison Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Distance: 5 miles. Open countryside and country lanes from the old village of Chalton. Some hills. NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS Meet: Chalton Village Car Park which is just before the pub if travelling from Finchdean. By Car: You can either travel via the A3, coming off at the Clanfield/ Chalton junction or from Rowlands Castle, follow the road to Finchdean and turn left to Chalton. Post code for Red Lion at Chalton is PO8 0BG.

Weds 15th Nov – 10.30am EAST DEAN L: Bruce M: Pete Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Distance: 5 miles. Ascent 180m - the route involves a couple of steep climbs. Meet: East Dean Village Hall, SU904130 (nearest post-code PO18 0JG) http://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=50.908959&mlon=-0.716305 By Car: From Chichester take the A286 towards Singleton and Midhurst. At Singleton, take the right turn to Charlton and East Dean. Park 100 yards past the Star and Garter pub not in the Village Hall unless directed.

Thurs 16th Nov 10.30am NEW WALK PETWORTH VIA SHIMMINGS VALLEY L: Gerald M: Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3 hours. See "Little Switzerland", as the locals call the beautiful Shimmings Valley (east side of Petworth ). A little hilly to climb to Brinksole Heath (see the best sign in Sussex), and return via Byworth, crossing the Haslingbourne stream . Meet: Petworth Library, Rosemary Lane, High St, Petworth GU28 0AU. By Car: Park in main Petworth town centre Car Park (ample room) & 3 minute walk east from toilets up passageway to Rosemary Lane. Dogs welcome. Call Gerald if uncertain on 07748 597568.

Thurs 16th Nov 10.45am 10.45AM START 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, , 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 20th Nov 10.30am LANGSTONE L: Anne M: Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3 miles Meet: Park at the Ship Inn Langstone Road, PO9 1RD. This is a free public car park. By Car: From the A 27 turn left on to the A 3023. You will see the car park on the left by the Ship Inn.

Mon 20th Nov 10.30am WOODLAND WALK L: Chloë M: Time: 1.5 hours Distance: A 3 ½ mile woodland walk around Tortington Common and Binsted wood. There may be some muddy sections and one or two stiles. No hills. Meet: Park on Dalloway Road nr. Birch Lane - BN18 9HW. By Car: From the Ford Road Roundabout in Arundel, take the exit onto Ford Road and then turn right onto Torton Hill Road. Follow Torton Hill Road and then continue straight onto Dalloway Road and park near Birch Lane.

Weds 22nd Nov - 10.30am STANSTED L: Janet M: Time: 1.5 hours Distance: 3 miles A mostly flat walk around the Stansted estate. Can be muddy when wet. Meet: Stansted Garden Centre Car Park, Rowlands Castle PO96DX By Car: A2178 from Chichester passing through Funtington and Aldsworth. Turn right at sign to Stansted House, then right by Gatehouse into Stansted Park. Turn right at signpost to the Garden Centre and park in the car park at the bottom of the hill/slope.

Thurs 23rd Nov – 10.30am AMBERLEY VILLAGE L: Peter Br M: Peter & Alison Time: 2 hours Distance: 4 mile walk through Amberley village and back round the castle and along the river Arun. Meet: Car park at Amberley Station. MAP REF TQ026117 By Car: A27 to Fontwell, A29 to Whiteways Lodge roundabout then B2139 to Amberley.

Thurs 23rd Nov – 09.30am SHORT WALK CHICHESTER WESTGATE L: Helen M: Time: 30mins A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners Meet: Entrance to Westgate Leisure Centre, PO19 1RJ By Car: From the A27 take the A259 into Chichester, go straight over the first roundabout and then first exit off second roundabout. There is a pay & display car park (70p for an hour). Call Helen on 07921 278 860

Fri 24th Nov – 10.30am NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS WASHINGTON AND SULLINGTON L: Jane M: Pete Time: 2 hours 30minutes Distance: 5 miles A downland walk taking in the village of Sullington and parts of the South Downs Way. Hilly with stiles. Meet: 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

Mon 27th Nov – 10.30am WEST DEAN TO BINDERTON L: Anne A M: Ann F Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3 miles, some level field work with quite steep ascent-descent. Meet: At The Dean car park (no parking at The Dean unless you are eating there afterwards). Parking is available along the lane by the pub. By Car: A286 north from Chichester, through Lavant and continue to West Dean. The Dean pub is on the right hand side. Turn down the road next to the pub and follow it to the stream for parking. By Bus: Bus 60 from Chichester (central).

Tues 28th Nov – 10.30am NEW WALK RAKE L: Bruce M: Peter & Alison Time: 2 hours Distance: 4 miles. Ascent 45m. It starts on Chapel Common a sandy heathland. We skirt Weavers Down and beyond descending to Folly Pond. Meet: Rake - Chapel Common. SU812281 (Nearest postcode GU33 7JN) http://maps.google.com/maps?t=m&z=15&q=51.0470,-0.8419 By Car: On the B2070 heading east go 1 km past Rake then left just before the dual carriageway. If uncertain phone 07708 311487.

Weds 29th Nov – 10.30am WALBERTON TO BINSTEAD WOODS L: Dominic M: Time: 1¾ hours Distance: 2 ¾ miles, mainly flat headland path, grass, gravel. Coffee will be available at the post office. 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. Meet in Walberton Village Hall car park.

Thurs 30th Nov – 10.30am BOGNOR TO FELPHAM L: Jane M: Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Distance: This flat 2½ mile walk starts at pier and goes along to seafront to Felpham where there is an optional coffee stop. We return the same way. Meet: Bognor Regis pier on the seafront PO21 1SY. By Car: From Chichester take the A259 into Bognor Regis and follow signs for the sea front. Car parking is widely available but you will need to bring money for parking. By Bus: The 700 bus runs between Bognor and Chichester.

Thurs 30th Nov – 09.30am 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

Mon 4th December – 10.30am PETWORTH PARK – DOG’S FACE L: Gerald M: Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3 miles. Come and see the fallow deer, The Monument & a surprise Dog’s Face. Dogs welcome. Meet: The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9 AF. SU963 220. By Car: 1 mile west from Petworth on A272, the, in the middle of Tillington, turn north following brown tourist sign to The Horse Guards. Parking in road. Contact on 07748 597568. Contact Gerald if uncertain on 07748 597 568. Dogs welcome.

Tues 5th December – 12.00pm CHRISTMAS MEAL 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 Sam Miles on 01243 534817 or email [email protected] for a menu and booking form.

Shorter walk NOTE LATER START TIME 11.00am L: Helen M: Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Distance: 2.75 miles (SAY) Meet: Chichester Yacht Club. SU827011 ( Nearest postcode PO20 7BA ) 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. 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.

Longer walk NOTE EARLIER START TIME 10.00am L: Bruce M: Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Distance: 4.6 miles. Ascent 5m. Canal tow path to Donnington return via Crouchers, Dell Quay and Salterns Copse. Meet: Chichester Yacht Club. SU827011 ( Nearest postcode PO20 7BA ) 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. 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.

Thurs 7th December – 10.30am LONGER WALK STOUGHTON DOWN L: Jane M: Peter & Alison Time: 2 hours 30minutes 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 Meet: Stoughton Down car park - Forestry Commission car park east of Stoughton on the sharp bend (SU815126) 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

Thurs 7th December – 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 centre.

Fri 8th December – 10.30am POLING PONDS L: Peter Br M: Time: 2 hours Distance: 4 mile circular walk via Angmering village to Poling Ponds (with a golf driving range at the car park). Meet: Rustington Golf Centre car park, BN16 4NB (park in lanes nearest car park entrance) By Car: A259 from Chichester past Littlehampton to Rustington Golf Centre on left at roundabout after crossing railway bridge (BMW dealership opposite).

Sun 10th December – 10.30am BURPHAM L: Dominic M: Time: 2 hours Distance: Approx. 4 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.

Tues 12th December – 10.30am CHICHESTER CITY WALLS L: Janet M: Time: 1 hour. Distance: 1 mile. A walk around the City Walls. Meet: By the aviary just inside the entrance to Priory Park in Guildhall Street (Guildhall Street runs down the side of the Harbour Hotel (formerly known as the Ship Hotel) in North Street. No dogs allowed in the park. By Car or Bus: Head to central Chichester. The nearest pay and display car park is next to the Chichester Festival Theatre, Northgate Car Park.

Tues 12th December – 10.30am WEST MARDEN LOOP L: Jane M: Pete Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Distance: 5 miles. A pleasant walk with some hills and stiles through woodland and open countryside with some good views. NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS 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.

Weds 13th December – midday WALK LEADERS MEETING

Thurs 14th December 10.30am MIDHURST QUEEN ELIZABETH OAK L: Peter Br M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4 mile circular walk past Cowdray ruins and Polo grounds to the 1000 year old Queen Elizabeth I oak (one of 50 Great British trees). Not suitable for beginners. Meet: Main car park just north of the centre of Midhurst, behind the bus station (small charge of 30p for 3 hrs).Map ref SU887218 GU29 9DW By Car: Take the A286 to Midhurst, through town centre to mini roundabout at bus station. Turn right into car park. By Bus: 60 to Midhurst bus station

Sat 16th December - 10.30am NEW WALK SLINDON HOUSE L: Dominic M: Ann F Time: 2 hours 30minutes Distance: 4 ½ miles Through woods to Slindon House, up the folly and round to Horehill and back through the village. 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 18th December -10.30am EMSWORTH RAMBLE L: Anne A M: Time: 1½ hrs Distance: 2 ½ miles. Leisurely stroll. Flat. Meet: Meet in Emsworth town square. By Car: Take the A259 from Chichester to Emsworth. At the roundabout turn left into the town centre, the town square is on the right hand side. Car park through town on the right. PO10 7AW

Mon 18th December - 09.30am 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.

Tue 19th December - 09.30am SHORT WALK 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.

Thurs 21st December – 10.30am BURPHAM L: Jane M: Pete Time: 2 hours Distance: Approx. 4 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.

Fri 22nd December – 10.30am MIDDLETON BEACH AND ELMER WOODS L: Peter Br M: Peter & Alison Time: 1½ hour 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) Change bus number to 600 from Star 1. By Bus: Star 1 from Bognor to Elmer (Jubilee Hall bus stop)

Sat 30th December – 10.30am BLACK RABBIT L: Dominic M: Time: 2 hours. Distance: 5 or 3 miles, easy, flat riverside walk, no stiles Meet: Mill Road car park by river in town centre (charge) BN18 9AA By Car: A27 to Arundel town centre. At bottom of hill turn left before river, car park on right

Tues 2nd Jan 2018 – 10.30am GOODWOOD TRUNDLE L: Bruce M: Peter & Alison Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Distance: 4.4 miles. Ascent 190m. New year's resolution walk. Meet: Goodwood - Trundle Triangle. SU879113 ( Nearest postcode PO18 0PS ) http://maps.google.com/maps?t=m&z=15&q=50.8950,-0.7509 By Car: Top of Kennel Hill near Goodwood Racecourse.

Weds 3rd Jan -10.30am EASY WALK CANAL WALK L: Janet M: Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 3.5 mile level. Return by bus. Bring bus pass or money for fare. Can be muddy in places when wet. Meet: Chichester Canal, Basin Road, Chichester PO19 8DT. By Car: From Chichester city centre go south along Basin Road to Canal Wharf. Limited parking but plenty of public car parks available in the city centre.

Thurs 4th Jan -10.30am IPING AND STEDHAM CIRCULAR L: Jane M: Time: 2 hours Distance: 4 miles. This walk includes Iping and Stedham Common and returns close to the River Rother. It includes crossing the A272 and a little lane walking. Some slight uphill and includes stiles. Meet: Iping Common car park SU852220. GU29 0PB By Car: A286 to Midhurst, at mini roundabout in the town, turn left onto A272 towards . After 2 miles turn left into Road (signposted Elsted/Harting) and the car park is on the right hand side. By Bus: 92 from Midhurst Bus Station to Elsted Road.

Fri 5th Jan – 10.30am TILLINGTON VIA PITSHILL L: Gerald M: Time: 1hour 30minutes 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. Mon 8th Jan – 10.30am BOATYARD TO BOATYARD L: Anne A M: Ann F Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 4 miles, flat but could be muddy. 2 stiles. Meet: Emsworth Town Square PO10 7EG. Park in public car park (pay & display) by information board. By Car: A259 Chichester to Emsworth. At roundabout, left into town centre, town square is on right hand side. Car park through town on the right. Note: You may need to pay for more than 2 hours parking.

Weds 10th Jan – 10.30am LITTLEHAMPTON SEAFRONT L: Dominic M: Time: 1 hour Distance: 2 miles. Arun Yacht Club, along the riverbank and Rope Walk, crossing the foot bridge then following the riverbank to its mouth, returning along the front towards Rustington, returning a similar way. All surfaced walks. Meet: Arun Yacht Club. Your support to the club in buying refreshments is appreciated in return for free parking. BN17 5DL 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 11th Jan – 10.30am MIDHURST RIVER WALK L: Fiona M: Bruce Time: 1 hour 30 minutes. Distance: Approx. 3 miles. A gentle leisurely walk following the course of the River Rother upstream from Midhurst and following its twisting course back via Cowdray ruins. Short and mostly flat, can be muddy in places. A nice walk to get back into fitness after the festive season. Meet: At Midhurst car park near Cowdray ruins off the High Street next to the main bus stop. By Car: At the Woolbeding turning off the A272 between Midhurst and Stedham. Phone Fiona 01730 816638.

Thurs 11th Jan – 10.30am L: Pete M: Time: 2 hours Distance: 4 miles. Along the foreshore to Saxon cathedral and Norman castle Meet: Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve Visitor Centre car park (SZ856966) By Car: B2145 through Hunston and Sidlesham; left in the Reserve. By Bus: 51 from Chichester

Thurs 11th Jan – 09.30am SHORT WALK CHICHESTER WESTGATE L: Helen M: Time: 30 mins. A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners Meet: Entrance to Westgate Leisure Centre, PO19 1RJ By car: From the A27 take the A259 into Chichester, go straight over the first roundabout and then first exit off second roundabout. There is a pay & display car park (70p for an hour). Call Helen on 07921 278 860. Fri 12th Jan – 10.30am CHILGROVE DOWN L: Jane M: Pete Time: 2 miles Distance: 4 miles. This is an uphill woodland and downland walk which does have some nice views. It does have stiles and can be very muddy in places. Meet: Stoughton Down 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 14th Jan – 10.30am NEW WALK THORNHAM MARINA L: Dominic M: Time: Approx 2hours Distance: 3 miles. South along harbourside over to the west side of Thorney Island through shipyard and Prinsted to Marina. Meet: Thornham Marina car park 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 service.

Tues 16th Jan – 10.30am NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS BURPHAM AND WEPHAM L: Jane M: Pete 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.

Sat 20th Jan – 10.30am WHITEWAYS L: Dominic M: Time: 2 hours Distance: 3 ½ miles Walk along Monarch Way and South Downs Way Meet: Whiteways car park on A29. BN18 9FD By Car: The car park is at the junction of the A29, A284 and B2139.

Mon 22nd Jan – 10.30am EMSWORTH TO WESTBOURNE SQUARE L: Anne A M: Time: 1½hrs Distance: 3 miles. Through meadows to Emsworth and back possibly muddy. Meet: In Emsworth Town Square. Park in public car park (pay & display) by information board. Note: Please ensure you put enough money in the car park, you may need more than 2 hours parking. PO10 7AW By Car: Take the A259 from Chichester to Emsworth. At the roundabout turn left into the town centre, the town square is on the right hand side.

Weds 24th Jan – 10.30am NEW WALK NORTH EARTHAM WOODS L: Bruce M: Peter & Alison Time: 2 hours 20 minutes. Distance: 5.2 miles. Ascent 150m. A walk through the top of Eartham Woods to Bignor Hill returning via Stane Street. Meet: Junction A285 and Selhurst Park Road. SU938119 ( Nearest postcode GU28 0LZ ). http://maps.google.com/maps?t=m&z=15&q=50.8998,-0.6663 By Car: Take the A285 Petworth road. Selhurst Park Road junction is 4.6 miles. Thurs 25th Jan - 10.30am FORD L: Peter Br M: Time: 2hours 30minutes Distance: 4½ 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.

Thurs 25th Jan - 09.30am 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

Friday 26th Jan – 10.30am WEST MARDEN L: Jane W M: Pete Time: 3hours Distance: 6½ miles. Not suitable for beginners. This is a longer walk with some gentle hills. There are five stiles. This is a circular walk from Walderton and goes via Stansted and West Marden. It includes lanes and pleasant walking through woods and fields. You may wish to bring a snack. Meet: At the junction of the B2146 and the Walderton Stoughton Road, where parking is available on the grass verge by the River Ems. By Car: Take the B2178 from Chichester, turning right at Funtington into Hares Lane and right again on to the B2146.

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