HeartSmart Walks. Free guided walks in the Chichester District. October to January 2019

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1 HeartSmart Walks Free guided walks in the Chichester District October to January 2019

2 Welcome to the HeartSmart Walks programme for October 2018 to January 2019 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 always bringing a mobile phone with the 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 info@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 M Walk Leader Back Marker

3 Travelling by bus To plan your route by bus please visit 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. Christmas walk and lunch at Chichester Yacht Club Tuesday 4 th December 12:00noon 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 Dan Busher on or info@chichesterwellbeing.org.uk for a menu and booking form. Last booking date is 09/11/2018. Mon 1st Oct - 10:30am PETWORTH VIA VIRGIN MARY SPRING L: Gerald M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins. Distance: 3 miles. See the beautiful East side of Petworth. A flat countryside walk out south east of the town and return via the Haslingbourne brook and the Virgin Mary Spring - famous for curing sore eyes since medieval times. Meet: Petworth Library, Rosemary Lane, High St, Petworth GU28 0AU. Inside Library if wet. By Car: Park in main Petworth town centre car park (ample room) & 3 minute walk east from toilets, up passageway to Rosemary Lane. Library on left. If coming via High Street, opp. Petworth Cottage Museum. Contact Gerald if uncertain, on Dogs welcome. By Bus: 1 from Midhurst or Worthing to Petworth Market Square, and then a 3 minute walk. Mon 1st Oct - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL beginners. Tue 2nd Oct - 10:30am SLINDON PUMPKIN DISPLAY L: Janet H M: Ann Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 3½ miles. A walk through the woods and up onto the Downs. Walking back through Slindon Village, stopping briefly at the Slindon Pumpkin Display Meet: National Trust Car Park, Park Lane, Slindon, BN18. By Car: Take A27 eastward from Chichester. At Fontwell roundabout continue on A27 until you reach the next roundabout (¼ mile approx). At this roundabout take first left (A29 Pulborough/Amberley) and immediately turn left into Park Lane. Car park is ¾ mile on the left.

4 Tue 2nd Oct - 10:30am *NEW WALK* WEY ARUN CANAL (LOXWOOD) L: Richard M: Claire 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 W Wed 3rd Oct - 10:30am *NEW WALK* CLAPHAM WOODS, LONG FURLONG & CHURCH HILL L: Simon & Rebekah M: Time: 2hrs 30mins Distance: A 5 mile walk starting at Clapham (Saint Mary the Virgin) Church walking through Clapham Woods and along the top of Long Furlong, with stunning views across the Downs, down and around Church Hill and back through the enchanting Clapham Woods to the village and back to the car park. There are some stiles along the way and hilly at times around Church Hill. Meet: Clapham Saint Mary the Virgin Church, Clapham, Worthing, BN13 3XR. Limited space at Clapham Church car park. By Car: Drive through the village and up the track towards the Church and Church Copse. Keep left going past Church Close and then where the road splits into three take the middle lane that leads to the Church car park. Thurs 4th Oct - 10:30am *NEW WALK* CHANTRY HILL AND BLACKPATCH HILL L: Jane M: Peter D 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. 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 TQ Fri 5th Oct - 10:30am *NEW WALK* 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.

5 Mon 8th Oct - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL beginners Wed 10th Oct 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. 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. Wed 10th Oct - 10:30am *NEW WALK* TILLINGTON - HALFWAY BRIDGE L: Bruce M: Peter D Time: 2 hrs 15 min. Distance: 4.5 miles. Ascent 130m. A moderately strenuous walk with one steep climb and 9 stiles. Goes through Lodsworth, Lords Wood Barn and River Common Meet: Tillington Halfway Bridge. SU (Nearby postcode GU28 0PQ) Phone By Car: On the A miles from Easebourne or 2.8 miles from Petworth. Park in the side road 300 yards to the east of the Halfway Bridge Inn. By Bus: 1 from Petworth or Midhurst Thurs 11th Oct - 10:30am EARTHAM WOODS STANE STREET L: Peter Br M: 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 SU 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. SOUTH DOWNS SOCIETY WALK not a Heartsmart Walk NOTE EARLIER START TIME Sat 13th Oct - 10am HEYSHOTT STROLL with friends of the South Downs L: George M: Time: 5 hrs Distance: Approx. 7.5 miles. Circular stroll from one quiet village to another. Pub lunch (or bring picnic) at Graffham. Fairly flat stroll with views of the Downs. Can be muddy in places after heavy rain. No dogs please. Meet: 10am Heyshott Village. Park near the church, GU29 0DJ (nearest).

6 Leader George Stride Tel: / (mobile for day of walk only) By Car: Heyshott is signposted east from the A miles (approx.) south of Midhurst. GU29 0DJ (nearest). 120 (OL8) SU Mon 15th Oct - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL beginners Mon 15th Oct - 10:30am EMSWORTH TO PRINSTED L: Anne M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins 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 By Bus: 700 Tue 16th Oct - 10:30am TORTINGTON COMMON L: Chloë M: Time: 1hr 30 mins Distance: A 3.5 mile woodland walk around Tortington Common and Binsted wood. A flat route without stiles but be prepared for muddy sections. 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. Wed 17th Oct - 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.

7 SOUTH DOWNS SOCIETY WALK this is not a HeartSmart Walk NOTE EARLIER START TIME Thurs 18th Oct - 10:00am ROMANS FOR THE DAY L: Robert M: Time: 3 hrs Distance: Approx. 6 miles. Eartham is one of the best places from which to enjoy a walk along the great Roman road of Stane Street - which linked Roman Chichester and London. The run of the road here is fairly uninterrupted from Eartham Woods all the way to Glatting Beacon, 245 metres above sea level and there are great views towards Chichester, the Solent and Isle of Wight beyond it. The route will take in Stane Street, Gumber Farm, Glatting Beacon, Eartham Wood. Pub, (The George, Eartham) at end. Meet: 10am Eartham Wood Car Park, PO18 0NA. Leader Robert Self Tel: / By Car: Eartham Wood Car Park, PO18 0NA. 121 (OL10) / SU Fri 19th Oct - 10:30am RIVER ARUN TO THE STOKES L: Peter and Alison M: Time: 2 hrs 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. Four stiles. Meet: Amberley Station Car Park BN18 9LR By Car: A27 to Fontwell, A29 to Whiteways roundabout then B2139 to Amberley Sun 21st Oct - 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. Mon 22nd Oct - 10:30am BOXGROVE TO HALNAKER WINDMILL L: Anne M: Ann & Peter D Time: Approx. 2 hrs Distance: Approx. 3.5 miles. Through the fields then up Mill Lane to the Windmill. A fairly gentle stroll up the hill. There are some stiles. Meet: Car park by the Village Hall in Boxgrove By Car: Take the Boxgrove Road off the A27 and park opposite the Priory in the car park. Mon 22nd Oct - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners

8 Tue 23rd Oct - 10:30am COMPTON TO TELEGRAPH HILL L: Peter and Alison M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 3 miles. Climbing up through woodland to the top of Telegraph Hill with lovely views of the south coast and across to Uppark. No 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 through West Marden and the recreation ground is on your right as you enter Compton village. Wed 24th Oct - 10:30am PETERSFIELD HEATH POND L: Bruce M: Peter D Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Distance: 5 miles. Ascent 50m. Flat walk taking in part of the Serpent Trail towards Durford. Meet: Petersfield Heath Pond. SU ( Nearest postcode GU31 4LD ) By Car: A286 to Lavant B2141 to South Harting and B2146 toward Petersfield Thurs 25th Oct - 10:30am *HEATHLANDS REUNITED CHAPEL COMMON HEALTHY HEATH WALK* L: Andy M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 2 miles: a level, easy going walk on heathland tracks, including part of the Serpents Trail looking at some of the special features of our Heathland Heritage. On land managed by the South Downs National Park Authority (on behalf of landowner, Mr Mir) and delivered as part of the Heathlands Reunited Project ( Meet: Parking area - GU33 7JL By Car: From B2070 (Rake to Liphook) take turning north, 0.25 mile after Rake C of E School, towards Langley Court (post code GU33 7JL). Parking area 200m along track on right hand side (Grid Ref SU813282) By Bus: No Service Fri 26th Oct - 10:30am GOODWOOD COUNTRY PARK L: Peter B M: Alison & Peter Time: 2 hrs Distance: Approx. 4 miles walk through the woods around Goodwood and Halnaker with a long up slope on the return journey. Meet: Free car park on the right after passing Goodwood racecourse (not the parks opposite the course), map ref SU PO18 0PS By Car: Up Kennel Hill towards the racecourse, passing the golf club. Turn right alongside the racecourse until a right hand bend after the end of the racecourse. Car park is on the right soon after the bend. Mon 29th Oct - 10:30am ROWLANDS CASTLE L: Anne A M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 4 miles. Hilly, some stiles. Meet: Recreation Ground off Links Lane By Car: Take the A27 west from Chichester towards Havant and take the exit towards Langstone. At the roundabout take the third exit onto Park Road S/B2149, go through two roundabouts. At the next roundabout take the second exit onto Redhill Road. Turn left towards Links Lane and turn left at Links Lane. Turn right to Recreation Ground opposite Village Hall. PO9 6AQ

9 Mon 29th Oct - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners. Tue 30 th Oct - 10:30am CHICHESTER CANAL L: Janet M: Time: 1hr 30mins Distance: 3½ miles level. Return by bus. Bring bus pass or money for fare. Can be muddy in places when wet. Wharf. Limited parking but plenty of public car parks available in the city centre. Wed 31st 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. Thurs 1st Nov - 10:30am *NEW WALK* 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. Fri 2nd Nov - 10:30am *NEW WALK* EARTHAM TO GUMBER FARM L: Simon M: Peter D Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4 miles. 2 hour circular walk starting from the free Forestry Commission car park at Eartham through Eartham Woods to Gumber Farm and back along Stane Street. Meet: The free Forestry Commission car park at Eartham By Car: The car park is half a mile north of Eartham village. Eartham is signed off the A27 just west of the Fontwell roundabout along Brittens Lane. Alternatively take the A285 Petworth road from Chichester with sharp right turn towards Eartham with the car park soon after on the left. Mon 5th Nov - 10:30am PARHAM PARK AND WIGGINHOLT L: Jane M: Peter D Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Distance: 5 Miles. A flat walk with lovely views of surrounding countryside. This walk has stiles. Meet: Parham Park, West Lodges, Rackham Street, OS map 121 grid ref By Car: From the B2139 either turn into Amberley Village and keep following the lane east until you reach the lodges and the park entrance or continue further on the B2139 toward Storrington and take a left turn to Rackham. West Lodges are situated where the road forks. Parking is at the side of the road.

10 Mon 5th Nov - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL beginners. Tue 6th Nov - 10:30am LAVANT TO BINDERTON L: Janet M: Ann Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 3.5 miles. Fairly level, good walking path, no stiles. Meet: Along Sheepwash Lane, by the recreation ground in Lavant. PO18 0AT By Car: Take A286 (Broyle Road) from Chichester to Lavant, right at roundabout. First left after recreation ground (Sheepwash Lane) park on roadside. By Bus: 60 Chichester to Lavant. Walk down road past pub to Sheepwash Lane and River Lavant Wed 7th Nov - 10:30am *NEW WALK* EMSWORTH - DYMOKE STREET L: Bruce M: Peter D Time: 2 hrs 15mins. Distance: 4.2 miles. Ascent 50m. A leisurely walk exploring Emsworth Common. Meet: Emsworth Dymoke St Car Park. SU ( Nearby postcode PO10 7XL ) By Car: Head north on the B2148 for 1.2 miles after Emsworth Station. Turn right onto Southleigh Rd, left onto Cotton Dr, left onto Spencer Rd, right onto Woolmer St, and left onto Dymoke St. Phone Thurs 8th Nov - 10:30am PETWORTH PARK to see the Deer L: Gerald M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 3 miles. Come and see the fallow deer in Petworth Park. Meet: The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9AF. SU 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 Dogs welcome. By Bus: No 1 from Midhurst or Worthing and alight at Tillington (Upperton Road stop). Fri 9th Nov - 10:30am *NEW WALK* SALVINGTON HILL L: Peter B M: Peter D 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. Sat 10th Nov - 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.

11 Mon 12th Nov - 10:30am EMSWORTH TO WESTBOURNE SQUARE L: Anne A M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 3 miles. Through meadows to Emsworth and back. Meet: In Emsworth Town Square. Park in public car park (pay & display) by information board. Note: Please ensure you put enough money in the car park, you may need more than 2 hours parking. 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. By Bus: 700 Mon 12th Nov - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL beginners Tue 13th Nov - 10:30am *NEW WALK* WISBOROUGH GREEN L: Richard M: Peter D 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 yds of busy road to negotiate, otherwise very quiet and peaceful. Fields with livestock, therefore sorry, no dogs. Meet: In village hall car park by church in Wisborough Green. By Car: From Petworth take A272 to Wisborough Green. Turn left just after the Three Crowns by the duck pond. Take next right into car park. RH14 0DZ N W Wed 14th Nov - 10:30am KINGLEY VALE L: Alison and Peter M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4 miles. Enjoy a walk around the perimeter of this beautiful Nature Reserve containing one of the finest yew forests in Europe. A long uphill stretch to start is rewarded by fabulous views out across the south coast. No stiles. You can choose to visit the reserve after the walk if you wish. 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. Thurs 15th Nov - 10:30am ANGMERING PARK & HAMMERPOT L: Peter B M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4 mile mainly flat walk through woods and meadows. Meet: Car park in the woods at the Dover BN18 9PX. Map ref TQ By Car: A27 through Arundel and Dover Street is signed on the left after 2 miles (before The Woodman Arms where the A27 goes uphill).

12 Thurs 15th Nov - 10:30am *HEATHLANDS REUNITED IRON HILL HEALTHY HEATH WALK* L: Andy M: Time: 1hr 30mins Distance: 2 miles, a level, easy going walk on forestry tracks looking at some of the special features of our Heathland Heritage. On land Managed by the Forestry Commission and delivered as part of the Heathlands Reunited Project ( Meet: Forestry Commission car park By Car: From north or south follow signs to Hollycombe steam Collection (south of Liphook). Forestry Commission Car Park is 0.3 mile north of entrance to Steam Collection entrance off minor road By Bus: No service Fri 16th Nov - 10:30am CHILGROVE HILL L: Jane M: Time: 2hrs Distance: 4 miles. An uphill walk through Wildhams Wood to Bow Hill Farm and back along Chilgrove Hill with lovely views. 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 park on the right. Mon 19th Nov - 10:30am EMSWORTH TO POOK LANE L: Anne A M: Ann Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 3 miles level walk along the shore. 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. Mon 19th Nov - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL beginners Tue 20th Nov - 10:30am MARINA TO DELL QUAY L: Janet M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: miles, flat walk, can be muddy. Meet: Park at Chichester Marina car park (free). PO20 7EJ. By Car: A286 south from Chichester towards Birdham. Turn right at sign to Chichester Marina. Park in the public car park on the right (can be muddy). By Bus: 52/53 (circuit from Chichester) get off at the Marina bus stop, then walk down to the public car park.

13 Wed 21st Nov - 10:30am STOUGHTON VILLAGE L: Bruce M: Peter D Time: 2 hrs 10mins Distance: 4.5 miles. 150m ascent. A moderately hilly walk through Inholmes and Wildhams woods. Meet: Stoughton village outside The Hare and Hounds pub. SU (Nearest postcode PO18 9JQ ) By Car: From north Chichester take the B2178 to Funtington. Through the village turn right onto B2146. After 1.4 miles turn right. After 0.8 miles turn right to Walderton/Stoughton. Continue to Stoughton village. Thurs 22nd Nov - 10:30am PAGHAM TO SIDLESHAM L: Jane M: 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. 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 Thurs 22nd Nov - 10:30am PETWORTH PARK to see the ancient trees L: Gerald M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4 miles. Fascinating walk through the Park trees from years old. Petworth's ancient trees walk is dotted with magnificent oaks, limes, beeches and chestnuts, and pass the Beelzebub Oak which has its own plaque in the wall behind it. It also passes by recently restored viewpoints from the North end of the Upper Pond. The fallow deer, long views and great trees make for a compelling walk. This is a South Downs Society Walk. Dogs are welcome. Meet: Petworth Park, London Road, NORTH car park. Bring National Trust card or cash for Parking. By Car : Take A283 (London Road) northwards out of Petworth towards Northchapel/Guildford and 0.8 miles on left is NT North Car Park. NB North Car Park (not the Petworth House car park). Nearest Post Code GU28 9LS. Unfortunately not on bus route. Fri 23rd Nov - 10:30am WEY ARUN CANAL (LOXWOOD) L: Richard M: Peter D 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 W

14 Sat 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 up the lane in roadside gateways (approx. GR ) By Car: On the north side of the A27 opposite Poling about 1 mile east of Crossbush junction (GR ) Mon 26th Nov - 10:30am LANGSTONE AND HAYLING BILLY L: Anne M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 3 miles. Meet: Park at the Ship Inn Langstone Road, PO9 1RD. This is a free public car park. By Car: From the A27 turn left on to the A3023. You will see the car park on the left by the Ship Inn Mon 26th Nov - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners. Tue 27th Nov - 10:30am STANSTED L: Janet M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins 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 29th Nov - 10:30am CISSBURY RING L: Peter B M: Peter & Alison Time: 2hrs 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 TQ 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). Fri 30th Nov - 10:30am WEST MARDEN L: Jane M: 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. 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.

15 Mon 3rd Dec - 10:30am BOATYARD TO BOATYARD L: Anne M: Ann Time: 1 hr 30 mins 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. Note: You may need to pay for more than 2 hours parking. 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. Mon 3rd Dec - 10:30am SINGLETON, LEVIN DOWN & CHARLTON L: Simon M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 3.5miles starting from outside the primary school at Singleton. Passing through Sussex Wildlife Trusts Levin Down Nature Reserve onto Charlton and then returning to Singleton. Two moderate climbs near the beginning of the walk. Meet: Outside the primary school in Singleton. Parking in and around the village. Parking is also available at the Weald and Downland Museum if you use the Museum café. By Car: From Chichester, follow the A286 towards Midhurst, passing through the villages of Lavant and West Dean. After passing West Dean Gardens you will shortly enter a 30mph limit marking at the beginning of Singleton. Follow the road around the left-hand bend with Town Lane (the turning for Singleton Open Air Museum) on your right. Take the next turning on the right, opposite the Cricket Ground. Follow the road past the Partridge Inn on your left. We are located on the left, just past The Leys on your right. From Midhurst, follow the A286 towards Chichester, past Milestones Garage and Cocking Hill. On entering Singleton village, take the road on the left on the bend with the Tea Rooms. Follow the road and we are located on the left just past The Leys on your right. Parking in and around the village. Parking is also available at the Weald and Downland Museum if you use the Museum café. By Bus: The number 60 bus runs between Midhurst and Chichester Mon 3rd Dec - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL beginners Tues 4 th 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 Dan Busher on or info@chichesterwellbeing.org.uk for a menu and booking form. Longer walk NOTE EARLIER START TIME 9.45am L: Bruce M: Time: 2hrs 15mins Distance: 4.6 miles. Ascent 5m. Canal tow path to Donnington return via Crouchers, Dell Quay and Salterns Copse. Meet: Chichester Yacht Club. SU (Nearest postcode PO20 7EJ)

16 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. Shorter walk NOTE LATER START TIME 10.45am L: Janet M: Claire Time: 1hr 15mins Distance: 2½ miles A level walk to Westlands via Birdham Pool, returning via Birdham Church. Some very quiet road walking. Meet: Chichester Yacht Club (as above) By Car/Bus: as above. Wed 5th Dec - 10:45am CLIMPING L: Dominic M: Time: 1hr 15mins Distance: Approx. 2.5 miles. Along dunes and beach to Climping Mill, then across fields to Ferry Road and Rope Walk to club. Refreshments are available at the Yacht Club on the return. Meet: 10.45am (to allow for train) at Arun Yacht Club Car Park, Rope Walk, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5DL. Your support to the club in buying refreshments is appreciated in return for free parking. By Car: Take the A259, Bognor Littlehampton Road. About ¼ mile east of Ford Road roundabout turn south into Ferry Road. Follow signs for beach and Golf Course onto Rope Walk. The Yacht Club is on west bank of the river opposite the Golf Club at the top of the slope. By Bus/Train: Across the footbridge opposite Littlehampton station. Turn left, the Yacht Club is about 1/3 of a mile ahead. Thurs 6th Dec - 10:30am STORRINGTON L: Peter B M: Peter D Time: 2 hrs 30 mins. Distance: 4 mile hilly walk down into Storrington and return with super Downland views. Meet: Car park at Springhead / Kithurst Hill. Map ref TQ 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 left. Follow this road carefully to the car park at the top. Fri 7th Dec - 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 7th Dec - 10:30am VERY SHORT WALK BOGNOR SEAFRONT L: Jane M: Time: 1 hr 15 mins Distance: This flat 2½ mile walk starts at Bognor Regis pier and goes along to seafront to Felpham where there is an optional coffee stop. We return the same way. Meet: Bognor Regis pier on the seafront 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

17 Mon 10th Dec - 10:30am EMSWORTH RAMBLE L: Anne A M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 2.5 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 10th Dec - 10:30am PETWORTH PARK to see the ancient trees L: Gerald M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4 miles. Fascinating walk through the Park trees from years old. Petworth's ancient trees walk is dotted with magnificent oaks, limes, beeches and chestnuts, and pass the Beelzebub Oak which has its own plaque in the wall behind it. It also passes by recently restored viewpoints from the North end of the Upper Pond. The fallow deer, long views and great trees make for a compelling walk. Dogs welcome. Meet: Petworth Park, London Road, NORTH Car Park. Bring National Trust card or cash for Parking. By car: Take A283 (London Road) northwards out of Petworth towards Northchapel/Guildford and 0.8 miles on left is NT North Car Park. NB North Car Park (not the Petworth House car park). Nearest Post Code GU28 9LS. Unfortunately not on bus route. Mon 10th Dec - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL beginners. Tue 11th Dec - 10:30am CHICHESTER CITY WALLS L: Janet M: Time: 1 hr 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: The nearest pay and display car park is next to the Chichester Festival Theatre, Northgate car park. Tues 11th Dec 12.30pm WALK LEADERS MEETING Walk Leaders and Back Markers Only Wed 12th Dec - 10:30am SWANBOURNE LAKE AND SOUTH STOKE L: Jane M: Peter D Time: 2hrs 45mins Distance: 6 miles A lovely walk which includes the Arun riverbank and the top of Downs. There are 2 steep climbs and there are stiles. Meet: At Swanbourne Lake Arundel, where there is parking opposite the lake or in Mill Road. By Car: A27 to Arundel, go into Town Centre and at the bottom of the hill turn left into Mill Road and follow Mill Road until Swanbourne Lake. There is alternative parking in Mill Road car park.

18 Thurs 13th Dec - 10:30am FORD L: Peter B M: 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 TQ 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. Fri 14th Dec - 10:30am *NEW WALK* KIRDFORD L: Richard M: Peter D Time: 1hr 30mins 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. Sat 15th Dec - 10:30am WHITEWAYS L: Dominic M: Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Distance: 5 miles 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. Mon 17th Dec - 10:30am EMSWORTH TO PRINSTED L: Anne M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins 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 By Bus: 700 Mon 17th Dec - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL beginners. Tue 18th Dec - 10:30am *NEW WALK* 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: In village hall car park by church in Wisborough Green.

19 By Car: From Petworth take A272 to Wisborough Green. Turn left just after the Three Crowns by the duck pond. Take next right into car park. RH14 0DZ N W Tue 18th Dec - 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. Wed 19th Dec - 10:30am ADSDEAN FARM SHOP L: Bruce M: Peter D Time: 2hrs 15mins. Distance 5 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 SU (Nearest Postcode PO18 9DN) - shop should be open. By Car: B2178 to Funtington. Right onto B2146. After 0.4 miles turn right to Adsdean. Thurs 20th Dec - 10:30am MIDHURST RIVER ROTHER WALK L: Fiona M: Peter D Time: 1½-2 hrs Distance: Approx. 3 miles. A pretty walk through the heart of Midhurst and the surrounding countryside following the River Rother. Mostly flat but might be muddy in places. Meet: North Street car park, Midhurst by the main bus stop. 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 Fri 21st Dec - 10:30am NUTBOURNE L: Jane M: Ann Time: 2hrs 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. 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. Mon 24th Dec - 10:30am NB. NO WALK LEADER CHICHESTER CANAL NO WALK LEADER beginners.

20 Mon 31st Dec - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL L: Janet M: Andrew beginners. Tue 1st Jan - 10:30 am *NEW YEARS DAY WALK* SLINDON WOODS 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. Wed 2nd Jan - 10:30am GOODWOOD TRUNDLE L: Bruce M: Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Distance: 4.4 miles. Ascent 190m. New year's resolution walk. Meet: Goodwood - Trundle Triangle. SU ( Nearest postcode PO18 0PS ) By Car: Top of Kennel Hill near Goodwood Racecourse. Thurs 3rd Jan - 10:30am MIDURST QE1 OAK / COWDRAY COLOSSUS L: Peter B M: Alison & Peter 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 SU 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: To Midhurst bus station Fri 4th Jan - 10:30am BURPHAM AND WEPHAM L: Jane M: Peter D Time: 2 hrs Distance: Approx. 5 miles. Hilly with several climbs. Lovely views. Can be uneven and muddy underfoot in the woods. Has stiles. 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 7th Jan - 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. PO11 0LG By Car: ½ mile after Hayling Bridge, Esso garage is before the pelican lights, opposite Victoria Road.

21 Mon 7th Jan - 10:30am PETWORTH PARK L: Gerald M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 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. One steep ascent, one steep descent and one rutted patch. Meet: The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9AF. SU By Car: 1 mile west from Petworth on A272, then, in the middle of Tillington, turn north following brown tourist sign to The Horse Guards. Parking in road. Contact Gerald on if uncertain. Dogs welcome. By Bus: Bus No. 1 from Midhurst or Worthing and alight at Tillington (Upperton Road stop). Mon 7th Jan - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL beginners. Tue 8th Jan - 10:30am MARINA STROLL L: Janet M: Ann Time: 30 mins Distance: 3/4 mile, a level walk around the Marina Meet: At car park near Boathouse Cafe at Marina. By Car: From Chichester take A286 towards Witterings, turning right at sign to Chichester Marina. Follow Road to the end and park near Boathouse Café PO20 7EJ By Bus: Nos 52 or 53. Alight at Marina entrance, then walk down the road to the Marina (approx 3/4 mile) to Boathouse Cafe. Wed 9th Jan - 10:45am LITTLEHAMPTON SEAFRONT L: Dominic M: Time: 1 hr 30 mins Distance: 2miles. 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 10th Jan - 10:30am WEST MARDEN L: Peter and Alison M: 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.

22 Fri 11th Jan - 10:30am STOUGHTON DOWN L: Jane M: Peter & Alison 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. 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. Mon 14th Jan - 10:30am *NEW WALK* WEY ARUN CANAL (LOXWOOD) L: Richard M: Time: 1hr 30mins 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 W Mon 14th Jan - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL Time: 30mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners. Tue 15th Jan - 10:30am COMPTON L: Jane M: Peter D Time: 3 hrs 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. Wed 16th Jan - 10:30am HOOKSWAY DEVIL S JUMPS L: Bruce M: Peter D Time: 2 hrs Distance: 3.7 miles. Ascent 140m. Climb up to Bronze Age barrow graves and down to Monkton deserted village. Meet: Hooksway. SU ( Nearby postcode PO18 9JZ ) By Car: A286, then left at B2141; after 4 miles, turn right down steep lane. Thurs 17th Jan - 10:30am DROVERS ESTATE, SINGLETON L: Fiona M: Time: 2 hrs Distance: 3.5 miles. A lovely countryside walk with woods and farmland, some hills, but nothing particularly steep. A few stiles.

23 Meet: Singleton Cricket Pavilion between the Partridge Inn and Weald and Downland museum on the opposite side of the road. Park in Singleton village. By Car: From Chichester, follow the A286 towards Midhurst, passing through the villages of Lavant and West Dean. After passing West Dean Gardens you will shortly enter a 30mph limit marking the beginning of Singleton. From Midhurst, follow the A286 towards Chichester, past Milestones Garage and Cocking Hill. For details phone Fiona Fri 18th Jan - 10:30am EARTHAM NORE HILL L: Peter B M: 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 SU 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. Sun 20th Jan - 10:30am *NEW WALK* NORTH END OF THORNEY ISLAND L: Dominic M: Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Distance: approx. 4mile walk around the north end of Thorney Island. 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 21st Jan - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL beginners Tue 22nd Jan - 10:30am CHICHESTER CANAL L: Janet M: Time: 1hr 30mins Distance: 3½ miles level. Return by bus. Bring bus pass or money for fare. Can be muddy in places when wet. Wharf. Limited parking but plenty of public car parks available in the city centre. Thurs 24th Jan - 10:30am SUTTON COMMON L: Peter B M: Peter D 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 if uncertain.

24 Fri 25th 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 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 28th Jan - 10:30am SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS CHICHESTER CANAL beginners. Tue 29th Jan - 10:30am CHICHESTER MARINA TO WESTLANDS L: Janet M: Ann Time: 1 hr 15 mins Distance: 2½ miles a level walk to Westlands via Birdham Pool, returning via Birdham Church. Some very quiet road walking. Meet: At car park near Boathouse Cafe at Marina. By Car: From Chichester take A286 towards Witterings, turning right at sign to Chichester Marina. Follow Road to the end and park near Boathouse. Cafe. PO20 7EJ By Bus: Nos 52 or 53. Alight at Marina entrance, then walk down the road to the Marina (approx 3/4 mile) to Boathouse Cafe. Wed 30th Jan - 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. Thurs 31st Jan - 10:30am IPING COMMON L: Bruce M: Peter D Time: 2 hrs Distance: 4.3 miles. Ascent 80m. Lovely heathland area. On paths, no stiles, might be muddy in places. Meet: Iping Common car park - SU852220, (Nearest Postcode GU29 0PB) By Car: A286 to Midhurst, at mini roundabout in the town, turn left onto A272 towards Petersfield. After 2 miles turn left into Elsted Road (signposted Elsted/Harting). By Bus: 92 from Midhurst Bus Station to Elsted Road. Car park is 100 yards down Elsted Road.

25 Andrew Please complete and take on your HeartSmart Walk in case of an emergency. Full Name Medical Conditions and/or Medication Emergency contact name and number ICE In Case of Emergency

26 Are you at risk of diabetes? Has your doctor told you that you are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, or are you concerned that a family member may be at risk? Do you just want to find out more about how you can avoid developing it? If so then Chichester Wellbeing runs free and friendly pre-diabetes workshops that provide people with information and advice about the condition. The workshops are three hours long and cover the risks of developing it, exercise and healthy eating. The class also focuses on motivating people to make lifestyle changes, so they don't develop the condition. Type 2 diabetes can be prevented, and by making a few simple changes to your lifestyle you can avoid it, or slow its development. Following the workshop, participants will be offered a free one-to-one appointment with a trained Wellbeing Adviser. Places are limited, so hurry! To book your free place please info@chichesterwellbeing.org.uk or call us on Front cover photograph of Cindertrack, West Dean taken by Walk Leader Andrew Berriman.