LeaveLeave youryour carcar atat homehome andand enjoyenjoy thethe SouthSouth DownsDowns NationalNational ParkPark byby busbus oror traintrain Visit the astonishing places right on our doorstep, some are free and others help to support a more environmentally sustainable future by participating in Discover More of the South Downs for Less 2-for-1. On arrival, show a valid train or bus ticket for all members of your party and you’ll get 2-for-1 entry (T&Cs apply). Check attractions’ websites for opening hours, as some have limited/seasonal opening times. Halnaker is a hamlet on the A285 road 3.5 miles (5.6km) northeast of Chichester, where it follows the line of the Roman road to London called Stane Street. At its heart is the traditional pub, The Anglessy Arms, and is notable for its Windmill. It also is a good starting point for a short walk to the village of Boxgrove and its stunning Priory, and a slightly longer walk towards Goodwood House and Cass Sculpture Foundation. HALNAKER & GOODWOOD THINGS TO DO IN HALNAKER HALNAKER WINDMILL FREE Visit this Grade II listed building, World War II Observation Post and Neolithic Earthworks in Halnaker village near Chichester. WALKING This iconic Sussex landmark, perched on Halnaker Hill and visible from a IN HALNAKER wide surrounding area, is well worth the From Warehead Farm (¾ mile) head climb to admire close up. The wildflower- north-east up Mill Lane, a public footpath. rich chalk grassland at the hilltop is a This ancient track follows the route of great spot to get away from it all and Stane Street, the London to Chichester enjoy fine views of the coast across a Roman road. There’s a feeling of stepping patchwork of woods and farmland. back in time as you pass through a The top of Halnaker Hill is a Scheduled wonderful tunnel of trees. A path then Ancient Monument as it is the location of turns off north up to the hill top. a Neolithic earthwork structure known as Alternatively, start at Seabeach House a ‘causewayed enclosure’. (1 mile to hilltop) or Eartham Wood The Windmill is undergoing a safety (2 miles) and walk south-west along the inspection and maintenance, and the Roman road to pick up the path north sweeps (or sails) have been removed as to the hilltop. part of this process. The building has Yellowhammer. Look out for Buzzards The Roman road is also part of a long- been secured using Heras fencing whilst soaring over the landscape and Skylarks distance walking route, the Monarch’s this work remains on-going. (As of July singing overhead. Way, which follows Charles II’s escape 2015) Butterflies attracted to the flowers up here route from Worcester to Shoreham-by-Sea. On the chalk grassland you may include the Marbled White, Common The picnic site at Eartham Wood (Forestry find some less common species of Blue, Large Skipper and Red Admiral. Commission) is a good starting point plants, such as Bee Orchid and White Along the lane, on the way up, keep an for a 2 mile walk to Halnaker Windmill, Horehound. Chalk downland is a eye out for Silver-washed Fritillary, Large, following Stane Street Roman road. This rich habitat for insects and a food Small and Green-veined Whites, Meadow is located 1.5km north of Eartham at source for farmland birds such as the Brown, Ringlet and Gatekeeper. National Grid Reference SU938,106. For more information www.southdowns.gov.uk/moreforless www.facebook.com/sdnpa @sdnpa #sdnpamoreforless BUSES TO HALNAKER THINGS TO DO IN GOODWOOD The nearest bus stop is at Halnaker CASS SCULPTURE PARK 2 FOR 1 Crossroads, by the Anglesey Arms pub, Cass ENTRY a 1.4 mile walk to Halnaker Mill. Sculpture The bus stop is on Compass Travel Route 99 between Foundation is Petworth and Chichester (Halnaker is a request stop an independent - prebooking required), and the Hearts 55 bus route commissioning between Chichester and Tangmere. body dedicated www.compass-travel.co.uk to commissioning new work from emerging and established artists. TRAINS TO HALNAKER The Cass Sculpture Foundation is a 26 The nearest station is Chichester and acre ancient woodland, landscaped for then cross the road to Chichester bus exhibiting monumental sculptures in an station for the 55 bus. outdoor environment. The changing countryside and sprawling woodland and display of sculptures are all carefully forms part of the Goodwood estate. set amongst the stunning West Sussex Be prepared to walk around the site. It is advisable to wear sensible footwear as some visitors may find some areas difficult to access. The Foundation aims to maintain paths and walkways but the weather and general movement of our sculptures can affect the quality of the ground underfoot. Open seasonally, the Cass Sculpture Foundation is the place to experience the very best of contemporary sculpture. WALKING www.sculpture.org.uk FROM HALNAKER YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO VISIT… TO CASS and that a church existed here before The walk from the nearest bus stop to the the Norman Conquest. All traces of Cass Sculpture Foundation is approximate this have been obliterated by the Priory, 1.8 miles along country roads or which is the daughter house of the Abbey bridlepaths through the Goodwood Estate. of Lessay in Normandy and the ‘grand- For both routes alight at the Compass daughter’ of the great Benedictine Abbey Travel Route 99 or the Hearts 55 bus route of Bec Helouin. bus stop in Halnaker near The Old Store Guest House on Stane Street. The Priory is very conscious of the environment and is keen to play its part Country road walk: From The Old Store in reducing the use of energy. Whilst the Guest House, turn the corner in the Churchyard is well maintained, a few opposite direction to the sign to Boxgrove areas have been set aside as wild flower Priory and walk up Redbins Road (a conservation areas. long straight road lined with flint (??) BOXGROVE PRIORY wall on right), after a mile you will see The Priory Church is open each day Both the Compass Travel Route 99 or the entrance to Goodwood House and during daylight hours the Hearts 55 bus route bus go through Grounds (and the left the Goodwood Boxgrove. www.boxgrovepriory.co.uk Hotel), turn right here onto New Barn Hill The Priory Church sits in a delightful and follow signs to Cass. village in West Sussex, some 3 miles Bridlepaths: Facing the Guest House from the Cathedral City of Chichester take a right turn up Park Lane, after a and for over 900 years the villagers mile this will become a bridlepath, there of Boxgrove have worshipped in this will be a fingerpost to the left. Take this magnificent building. Its glory is still and it will lead you towards Cass. Scenic much in evidence in spite of losing steep chalk downlands around the Upper the west end of the Priory during the Lavant Valley, Cass Sculpture Park, the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the Goodwood Estate and unrivalled views reign of King Henry VIII. from St. Roche’s Hill. For full information The lovely old church dedicated to St download the SWC Walk 239: Halnaker Mary and to St Blaise, dates from the to Chichester via Cass Sculpture Park and early twelfth century. From an entry Goodwood. in the Domesday Book we know that www.walkingclub.org.uk/book_3/ Boxgrove had the status of a parish walk_239/map.shtml For more information www.southdowns.gov.uk/moreforless www.facebook.com/sdnpa @sdnpa #sdnpamoreforless.