February to May 2014

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1 February to May 2014

2 Monday 3 rd February 10.30am GEORGIAN CHICHESTER L: Eric BM: TBC 2 ½ miles. All paved walk along lanes and roads in the north of the City. Meet: Priory Park near the Aviary. NB. No dogs allowed in Priory Park. By Car: Head to central Chichester. Nearest pay & display car park is next to Chichester Festival Theatre. Priory Park can be accessed from North Street/Priory Road. Tuesday 4 th February 10.30am *New Walk* MIDHURST, SOUTH POLO L: Andrew BM: Ann F 3 miles along river and paths; no stiles; muddy. Meet: North Street car park, Midhurst (SU887218) By Car: North St. car park, Midhurst (first two hours free); No. 60 bus. Wednesday 5 th February 10.30am BURITON - QUEEN ELIZABETH COUNTRY PARK L: Bruce BM: TBC 4.2 miles. 2 hours 20 minutes which includes a stop at the Park Café for a beverage or BYO. Hilly, two stiles. Meet: Buriton, Kiln Lane, Halls Hill Car Park SU (nearest post-code GU31 5SL) By Car: Either: get to Buriton via A286/B2141/B2146 or A3/Petersfield/Buriton exit. Go up Kiln Lane opposite the excellent Maple Inn. Or: if you like country lanes go via Finchdean and New Barn Lane until you reach the South Downs Way. Phone Friday 7 th February 10.30am FORD L: Peter Br BM: TBC 5.5 mile circular walk through Ford airfield and alongside the River Arun. Meet: Car park outside Climping Church. Map Ref TQ 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. Monday 10 th February 10.30am SALTHILL PARK L: Eric BM: Jan C 3 miles. Flat, no stiles. Mainly paved surface, one short section of field footpath that may be very muddy in places. Approx. 1¾ hours. Meet: At the Tesco car park near entrance to the store. By Car: A27 Fishbourne roundabout take the A259 turning into Chichester. Left turn into Tesco. By Bus: Free bus from West Street, Chichester, to Tesco. Tuesday 11 th February 10.30am *New Walk* SELSEY, CHURCH NORTON L:Andrew BM: TBC 4.5 mile walk along shoreline paths and shingle bank to site of Saxon Cathedral and Norman castle; no stiles; muddy. Meet: Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve Visitor Centre car park (SZ856966) By Car: B2145 through Hunston and Sidlesham, then turn left into the Reserve. Wednesday 12 th February 10.30am LITTLEHAMPTON SEAFRONT 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. 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 the 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. Monday 17 th February 10.30am TILLINGTON L: Gerald BM: TBC 3 miles. Easy. Come and enjoy a beautiful Weald walk close to Petworth Park. The terrain is gentle with views of the South Downs, with no stiles. Meet: The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9AF. (SU963220) 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

3 Tuesday 18 th February 10.30am *New Walk* WEST DEAN, COLWORTH FARM L: Andrew BM: TBC 4.5 miles up the hilly Downs on West Dean paths and lanes. Meet: Alongside the River Lavant in West Dean village. (GR: ) By Car: North along A286 from Chichester to West Dean; turn right at `The Dean. Wed 19th February am *New Walk* BIGNOR HILL TOP - GUMBER L: Bruce BM: TBC Moderately strenuous 2 hour, 4.5 mile walk from Bignor Hill taking in Stane Street, Gumber and Monarch's Way. Meet: Bignor Hill Car Park SU (Nearest postcode RH20 1PR) By Car: Take the A29 to Bury. At the bottom of Bury Hill, take the turning (westwards) signposted for West Burton and Bignor. Bignor Roman Villa is also signposted with brown tourism signage (2 miles). Go past Bignor Roman Villa and after 300 metres turn left at Jays Farm up a steep hill to the top. If there is snow or ice look out for a sign near the farm. Phone Friday 21 st February 10.30am WATERGATE PARK L: Jane BM: TBC Approx. 5 mile walk through woods and fields. There are 3 steep-ish climbs and the walk does include 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 on to the B2146. Sunday 23 rd February 10.30am WALBERTON TO BINSTED 2 ¾ miles, mainly flat headland path, grass, gravel. 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 and meet in the Village Hall car park. Monday 24 th February 10.30am BOATYARD TO BOATYARD L: Anne A BM: Eric 4 miles, flat but could be muddy. 2 stiles. Meet: Emsworth Town Square. 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. Tuesday 25 th February 10.30am *New Walk* SELSEY, MEDMERRY L: Andrew BM: Bruce 4.5 miles around golf course, caravan parks and the Medmerry Coastal Realignment Scheme; one stile; muddy. Meet: Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve Visitor Centre car park (SZ856966) By Car: B2145 south through Sidlesham, then left into the Reserve. Thursday 27 th February 10.30am HUNSTON CIRCULAR L: Jane BM: Ann F Approx. 4 miles. A flat walk with stiles. Includes some lane walking. Meet: Canal car park at Hunston on the B2145. For alternative parking turn left at the new roundabout on to the new road and there is another car park on the right. By Car: Take the B2145 south from the A27 and the Canal car park is on the right hand side of the road at the start of Hunston village. Friday 28 th February 10.30am *New Walk* AMBERLEY L: Peter Br BM: TBC 4 mile circular walk to North and South Stoke along the river Arun with one or two stiles,which may be muddy if wet. Meet : Car park at Amberley Station. MAP REF TQ By Car: A27 to Fontwell, A29 to Whiteways Lodge roundabout then B2139 to Amberley. Monday 3 rd March 10.30am HAYLING BILLY L: Anne A BM: TBC 2 miles along the track to the Theatre and 2 miles 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.

4 Tuesday 4 th March 10.30am *New Walk* ADSDEAN L: Andrew BM: Janet K 3 miles up Adsdean Down for Solent views and skylarks. Meet: Car park at Adsdean Farm Shop (SU797093) By Car: B2178 to Funtington, right at Hares Lane, right again after one mile. Sunday 9 th March 10.30am SLINDON WOODS TO DUKES ROAD 2 ¼ miles. Generally flat, gravel path. Some muddy areas and short inclines. 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. Monday 10 th March 10.30am SLINDON VILLAGE L: Eric BM: Janet H 3½ miles. A gentle climb through woods & village, then level & downhill. 1 stile, very good paths. 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. Tuesday 11 th March 10.30am *New Walk* NORTH MARDEN L: Andrew BM: Bruce 4.5 miles of long Downs views towards Uppark; stiles. Meet: at entrance to St. Mary s Church, North Marden (807162), at end of lane. By Car: A286 to Lavant, B2141 to Chilgrove; after two miles, left to North Marden. Thursday 13 th March 10.30am STANE STREET/EARTHAM WOODS L: Peter Br M: TBC 4.5 mile (2 hour) walk through Eartham Woods and back along Stane Street Roman Road. One steady climb but no stiles or public roads. Meet: Free Forestry Commission car park on the right, ¾ of a mile north of The George PH at Eartham. MAP REF SU 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 cark park is on the left of the road. Friday 14 th March 10.30am CANAL WALK (BASIN START) L: Janet H BM: Ann F Chichester Canal to Hunston Bridge (2 miles, 1 hour total) or Chichester Canal to Chichester Marina (3 miles, 2 hours, return on bus). Bring Bus Pass or money for fare. Flat route, could be muddy if 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. Plenty of public car parks available in the city centre. Monday 17 TH March 10.30am BRANDYHOLE COPSE TO WEST LAVANT L: Eric BM: Janet K 3 ½ miles good paths throughout. Ideal for beginners. Some steps and undulations in Copse. Meet: At the junction of The Avenue & The Drive in Summersdale. SU (Nearest postcode PO19 5QB). By Car: Leave Chichester on the B2178 to Funtington. Approx. ¼ mile after de-restriction sign, turn right into Brandyhole Lane. Parking immediately in layby on left hand side. N.B. Might be horses roaming in one of the fields. By Bus: Take no. 60 from Chichester (central) and alight before The Drive. Tuesday 18 th March 10.30am LAVINGTON COMMON WOODS AND HEATHS L: Fiona BM:TBC A lovely route through our wooded heathland landscape. Approx 4 miles with a few stiles and probably some mud. Meet: Lavington Common car park. By Car: Follow the road to Petworth and after Duncton take the left turn signposted Graffham. Continue along until you see the car park on your right hand side. If you reach the cross roads at Cathanger Lane you have gone too far. Phone Fiona on

5 Wednesday 19 th March 10.30am *NEW WALK* COCKING HILL TOP to WEST DEAN L: Bruce BM: Ann F Moderately strenuous 2 hours 40min 5.75 miles linear walk with 5 styles, visiting 12 of the 13 Chalk Stone sculptures by Andy Goldsworthy. BRING YOUR BUS PASS OR MONEY. Take a drink. Meet: Cocking South Downs Way Car Park SU (Nearest postcode GU29 0HS) By Car: Cocking Hill Car Park is on the A286, between Chichester and Midhurst, 4 miles north of Singleton village and 1 mile south of Cocking village. Car drivers could park at West Dean and take the 60 bus to the start point. By Bus: No 60 between Bognor Regis, Chichester, Midhurst and Haslemere (every 30 min). Cocking Hill bus stop right next to car park. Phone Thursday 20 th March 10.30am PETWORTH PARK, UPPERTON AND TILLINGTON L: Simon BM:TBC A 4 mile circular walk passing through Petworth Park to Upperton and Tillington before returning to Petworth Park. One or two short climbs. No stiles. Meet : Sylvia Beaufoy car park. This is a free Chichester District Council car park just off the A272 Tillington Road. By Car: If driving from Midhurst it s on your right had side shortly before the A272/A285 roundabout. Friday 21 st March 10.30am *New Walk* BIGNOR HILL, SOUTH DOWNS WAY L: Andrew BM: TBC 3 miles along the South Downs Way and Monarch s Way. Meet: Bignor Hill National Trust Car Park (SU974129) up alpine, potholed road. By Car: A27 east, A29 down Bury Hill, left through West Burton to Bignor Village, then south for one mile up steep, narrow, unmade road to car park. Saturday 22 nd March 10.30am WHITEWAYS CIRCULAR Walk along Monarch Way approx. 3 ½ miles Meet: Whiteways car park on A29. By Car: The car park is at the junction of the A29, A284 and B2139. Monday 24 th March 10.30am EMSWORTH TO LANGSTONE L: Anne A BM: Eric 4 miles, level walk along the foreshore to Langstone returning via the fields and Warblington church. Possible refreshment break at The Ship, Langstone. Meet: Town square, Emsworth. 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 though town on the right. Note: You may need to pay for more than 2 hours parking. Tuesday 25 th March 10.30am EASTHEAD CIRCULAR via Berry Barn Lane 3½ miles. Level & flat, some on dunes at East Head. Could be muddy if wet. Meet: Meet outside the Old House at Home pub, PO20 8AD. By Car: From Chichester follow A286, at Birdham roundabout turn right on to B2179 towards West Wittering. Park on road where allowed or in side street as most of main road is now No Parking. By Bus/Train: No 52 or 53 circuit to Old House at Home. Thursday 27 th March 10.30am BURPHAM L: Jane BM: TBC Approx. 4 miles. Hilly walk with some stiles. Lovely views. Meet: The public car park behind the George and Dragon Public House in Burpham Village. 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. Friday 28 th March 10.30am ARUNDEL TO BLACK RABBIT L: Janet H BM: Ann F 3 mile circular walk. Easy, flat riverside walk, no stiles. Meet: Mill road car park by the river in town centre (pay and display). By Car: A27 to Arundel town centre. At the bottom of the hill turn left at mini roundabout before the river. Car park on the right.

6 Monday 31 st March 10.30am TILLINGTON L: Gerald BM: TBC 3 miles. Easy. Come and enjoy a beautiful Weald Walk close to Petworth Park. The terrain is gentle with views of the South Downs, with no stiles. 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 Tuesday 1 st April 10.30am BIRDHAM TO WEST WITTERING (via LIPCHIS WAY) Approx. 5 miles flat mainly coastal walk along the Lipchis Way (a footpath starting at Liphook and ending at West Wittering) from Birdham Church to West Wittering via Ellanore Lane (lovely coastal views) before returning by bus to Birdham. Bring bus pass or money. Meet: Birdham Church. By Car: A286 from Chichester to Birdham. After village sign (and 40mph) take first right Church Lane continue to Church then turn left on lane next to church and park at side of that lane. By Bus: 52 or 53 to Church Lane, walk down lane to meet behind Church. Thursday 3 rd April 10.30am HEYSHOTT COMMON L: Bruce BM: Janet K 4 miles. 2 hours. Moderately flat walk. Might be muddy. Meet: Heyshott Village Hall SU ( Nearest postcode GU29 0DL ) By Car: From Chichester take the A286 to Cocking. After 1 mile turn right into Bex Lane (signposted Heyshott, Graffham). Turn right at crossroads after 1 mile. Friday 4 th April 10.30am IPING AND STEDHAM L: Jane BM: TBC 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 SU 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) and the car park is on the right hand side. By Bus: 92 from Midhurst Bus Station to Elsted Road. Monday 7 th April 10.30am ROWLANDS CASTLE L: Anne A BM: Ann F 4 Miles. Hilly with some stiles. Not suitable for beginners. 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 south 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. Tuesday 8 th April 10.30am STANSTED 4½ miles. Some gentle ascents, muddy when wet. Meet: Stansted Garden Centre Car Park. Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle. PO9 6DX. By Car: Take the A2178 west from Chichester passing through Funtington & Aldsworth, turn right at the sign to Stansted House, then right again through the gatehouse into Stansted Park. Turn right at the signpost to the Garden Centre and park in car park. Wednesday 9 th April 10.30am SUMMERSDALE AND BRANDY HOLE COPSE L: Andrew BM: all 3 miles around this Edwardian planned estate, and Brandy Hole Copse Meet: at the junction of The Avenue and The Drive in Summersdale (SU862069) By Car: A286 north out of Chichester, turn right into the Avenue; roadside parking; or no.60 bus to Midhurst.

7 Thursday 10 th April 10.30am PAGHAM TO SIDLESHAM L: Jane BM: TBC 4 ½ miles. This is a circular walk taking in parts of Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve and the village of Sidlesham, returning through the fields. 4½ miles. A flat walk but includes several stiles and can be slippery. Meet: At the harbour end of Church Lane - where the road ends. 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: No 60 bus (every 15 mins) from Chichester stops on the corner of Pagham Road. Friday 11 th April 10.30am MARINA TO DELL QUAY L: Janet H BM: TBC 3½ - 4 mile 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. Monday 14 th April 10.30am ITCHENOR COASTAL WALK L: Eric BM: Jan C 4 miles. Easy and flat, 2 stiles, some road walking. Muddy when wet. Approx 2 hours. Meet: In public car park (charge) or on road, not in pub car park By Car: A286 Chichester to Birdham. At the end of the Birdham Straight take the right fork at the roundabout on to the B2179. Turn right shortly afterwards towards Itchenor and continue on to the village. Tuesday 15 th April 10.30am HUNSTON FISHER via Brimfast L: John M: Judy Approx. 4 and a half miles. Can be very muddy if wet. Flat, one stile. Meet: Hunston Village Hall on the right hand side facing recreation park, By Car: B2145 towards Selsey from Chichester, park at car park behind Village Hall (follow signs) or at side of road (where allowed!) By Bus: No. 51. Get off at Hunston Village Hall. Tuesday 15 th April 10.30am *New Walk* WOOLBEDING (a different perspective) L: Fiona BM: Peter Br Discover another side to Woolbeding on this exploratory walk near Redford village. I haven t walked the route yet but it will include some steep bits and probably some wet bits and is likely to involve walking up Older Hill. But lovely scenery and quality habitat! Should take hours. No stiles. Meet: Car park By Car: Take the Woolbeding turning off the A272 from Midhurst heading towards Rogate. Follow the road and bear left up the hill towards Redford. Go past the Older Hill sign and continue a short way until you see the car park on your left hand side. Any problems phone Fiona on Wednesday 16 th April 10.30am AROUND BIGNOR L: Simon BM: TBC A three and a half mile walk around Bignor starting from Bignor Roman Villa. Some stiles but apart from one short climb most of the walk is mainly on the flat. Meet: Bignor Roman Villa (parking by kind permission of Bignor Roman Villa) By Car: take the A29 to Bury. At the bottom of Bury Hill take the turning (westwards) signposted for West Burton and Bignor. Bignor Roman Villa is also signposted with brown tourism signage (2 miles). Follow the lane and signs through West Burton, Bignor Roman Villa is on the right before reaching Bignor village. Thursday 17 th April 10.30am ELSTED L: Bruce BM: TBC Moderately strenuous 4 miles. 1 hour 45 minutes. Some steep climbs and two or three stiles. Might be muddy. Meet: Elsted Church SU ( Nearest postcode GU29 0JY ) By Car: From Midhurst, at the mini-roundabout, take the A272 exit towards Petersfield. After 2 miles turn left into Elsted Rd. Elsted is a further 3 miles on. In the village, after the Three Horseshoes Pub, look for sign to the Church (not the rec).

8 Friday 18 th April 10.30am KINGLEY VALE L: Peter Bu BM: Janet H 3 miles, past the yew trees. Meet: West Stoke car park. By Car: A286 to Mid Lavant, turn left on to Down Road for 2 miles (NOT Church park). No bus but call Peter on from Emsworth. Sunday 20 th April 10.30am BURPHAM HIGH WALK Approx. 4 miles. Hilly walk with some stiles. Lovely views. Meet: The public car park behind the George and Dragon Public House in Burpham Village. 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. Monday 21 st April 10.30am *Bank Holiday* CHIDHAM L: Peter Br BM:TBC Good paths, some steps, a little unpaved road and ¾ mile of paved roads. If weather inclement, or paths extremely muddy, a shorter and drier underfoot walk of 2 ½ miles could be substituted. Meet: Meet at Bosham Inn on A259. PO18 8PW Why not have lunch or a coffee afterwards as a thank you for the use of the parking. By Car: Take the A259 Fishbourne Road from Chichester. Continue to follow A259, go through one roundabout and the Bosham Inn will be on the right. By Bus: Bus 700 from Chichester (central). Tuesday 22 nd April 10.30am BIRDHAM TO ITCHENOR 4 miles, flat, no stiles. Can be muddy if wet. Meet: Birdham Church. PO20 7HG. By Car: Take the A286 Chichester to Birdham. Approx 100 metres past Birdham village sign (& 40mph sign), turn right into Church Lane. Follow road and turn left at the church to park on the hard standing at side of road. By Bus: 52/53 to Church Lane, Birdham (Church Lane) bus stop and walk down Church Lane. Wednesday 23 rd April 10.30am TORTINGTON COMMON L: Peter Br M: Ann F 4.5 mile (2 hour) walk through Eartham Woods and back along Stane Street Roman Road. One steady climb but no stiles or public roads. Meet: Free Forestry Commission car park on the right, ¾ of a mile north of The George PH at Eartham. MAP REF SU 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 cark park is on the left of the road. Thursday 24 th April 10.30am PAGHAM TO HUNSTON L: Jane BM:TBC 5 miles. This flat linear walk takes in fields and lanes, finishing at the canal at Hunston. A few stiles. Return to Pagham by bus. Please bring money/bus pass. PLEASE NOTE IF THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF RAIN THE FIELDS MAY BE FLOODED AND A SHORTER WALK WILL BE AVAILABLE INSTEAD. Meet: At the harbour end of Church Lane where the road ends. By Car: Follow the B2166 to Pagham, continue past Church Farm into Church Lane and follow the road to the end (do not use the church car park). By Bus: No 60 from Chichester (every 15 mins) stops on the corner of Pagham Road and Sea Lane. Friday 25 th April 10.30am SLINDON L: Janet BM: TBC 3½ miles. A walk through woods and up onto the downs. Walking back through the village. Meet: National Trust car park, Park Lane, Slindon. 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.

9 Monday 28 th April 10.30am TILLINGTON L: Gerald BM: TBC 3 miles. Easy. Come and enjoy a beautiful Weald walk close to Petworth Park. The terrain is gentle with views of the South Downs, with no stiles. 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 Tuesday 29 th April 10.30am WEST STOKE TO FUNTINGTON CIRCULAR (hopefully to see bluebells!) 4½ miles, flat, no stiles. Can be muddy if wet. Meet: Meet and park at the Nature Reserve car park for Kingley Vale. By Car: Leave Chichester on B2178 Funtington Road, on exit to East Ashling at sharp left hand bend go straight ahead towards Kingley Vale Nature Reserve car park. Wednesday 30 th April 10.30am ARUN RIVERBANK Flat river bank walk returning by same route. Approx 4 miles. Meet: Arun Yacht Club. 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. Thursday 1 st May 10.30am SPRINGHEAD HILL L: Peter Br M: Bruce 4.5 mile hilly downland walk with stunning views all around. Meet: Car Park at Springhead Hill (Kithurst Hill) MAP REF TQ By Car: A27 to Fontwell, A29 to Whiteways Lodge, B2139 passing through Amberley, pass turn to Rackham, then minor road on right just after Springhead Farm on the left. Follow this road carefully to the car park at the top. Monday 5 th May 10.30am *Bank Holiday* HAVANT THICKET L: Peter Bu BM: Anne A Leigh Park gardens and woodland. 3 mile walk in the forest on a gravel track. Meet: Car park on Manor Lodge Road By Car: Car park is off B2149 (signposted Horndean), just after 2 mini roundabouts opposite Mallard Road. Tuesday 6 th May 10.30am HUNDRED STEDDLE EAST WITTERING L:John BM: Judy Flat 3 ½ miles. Muddy in parts when wet. Meet: By church in Church Farm Lane, East Wittering By Car: A286 from Chichester to Birdham. Turn right at Birdham roundabout onto B2179. After about 1 mile turn left onto Piggery Hall Lane. About 100yds after passing Thatched Tavern pub turn left onto Church Farm Lane and park on left of road near to beginning to avoid reaching private road. By Bus: 52/53 bus from Chichester alighting at East Wittering. Follow Church Road and after walking about 300 yds along it turn right into Church Farm Lane. The church is about 100 yds along lane. Wednesday 7 th May 10.30am BURTON MILL POND L: Bruce BM: Ann F Flat 4 mile walk, 1 hour 45 minutes. Outstanding wetland and heath plus and an extra loop to Shopham Bridge. Meet: Burton Mill SU ( Nearest postcode GU28 0JR ) By Car: Take the A27/A285 from Chichester through Duncton. 1.5 miles after Duncton take a right turn signposted to the Mill. The Mill is a further 1.5 miles. Thursday 8 th May 10.30am PAGHAM L: Jane BM: TBC Approx 4 miles. A flat walk taking in parts of Pagham Harbour 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.

10 Friday 9 th May 10.30am CANAL WALK (BASIN START) L: Janet H BM: Ann F Chichester Canal to Hunston Bridge (2 miles, 1 hour total) or Chichester Canal to Chichester Marina (3 miles, 2 hours, return on bus). Bring Bus Pass or money for fare. Flat route, could be muddy if 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. Plenty of public car parks available in the city centre. Saturday 10 th May 10.30am WALBERTON TO BINSTED 2 ¾ miles, mainly flat headland path, grass, gravel. 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. Monday 12 th May 10.30am EMSWORTH TO WESTBOURNE SQUARE L: Anne A BM: Eric 2.5 miles. Through meadows from 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. 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. Tuesday 13 th May 10.30am EAST HEAD VIA BERRY BARN LANE 3½ miles. Level & flat, some on dunes at East Head. Could be muddy if wet. Meet: Meet outside the Old House at Home pub, PO20 8AD. By Car: From Chichester follow A286, at Birdham roundabout turn right on to B2179 towards West Wittering. Park in side street as most of main road is now No Parking. By Bus/Train: No 52 or 53 circuit to Old House at Home. Wednesday 14 th May 10.30am YAPTON L: Andrew BM: Janet K 4 miles around the rifes and canal, very flat, two stiles, distant Downs views. Meet: Free car park opposite the shops in Yapton (main road). SU (nearest postcode BN18 0EY). By Car: A27 east to Fontwell roundabout, right to Eastergate roundabout, left to Barnham then Yapton. By Bus: 700 from Chichester to Yapton. Friday 16 th May 10.30am *New Walk* WEST DEAN, LODGE HILL FARM L: Andrew BM: TBC 5 miles up the Downs along West Dean Estate paths. Meet: Alongside the River Lavant in West Dean village (858124). By Car: North along A286 from Chichester to West Dean; turn right at The Dean. Monday 19 th May 10.30am KINGLEY VALE AND EAST ASHLING WOOD L: Eric BM: Janet H 3 mile walk past yew trees a little roadwork, good paths with no stiles. Meet: West Stoke car park. By Car: A286 to Mid Lavant, turn left on to Down Road for 2 miles (NOT church car park). No bus from Emsworth. Monday 19 th May 10.30am TILLINGTON L: Gerald BM: TBC 3 miles. Easy. Come and enjoy a beautiful Weald Walk close to Petworth Park. The terrain is gentle with views of the South Downs, with no stiles. 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 Wednesday 21 st May 10.30am SLINDON WOODS TO DUKES ROAD 2 ¼ miles. Generally flat, gravel path. Some muddy areas and short inclines. 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.

11 Thursday 22 nd May 10.30am GRAFFHAM L: Bruce M: TBA 4.75 miles. Approx 2 hours 15 min. Hilly, might be muddy. See horses, Seaford College and a corner of Lavington Common. 6 stiles, some wobbly. Meet: Graffham Recreation Ground - SU (Nearest postcode GU28 0QB) By Car: EITHER from the south via A286 to Cocking. After 1 mile turn right into Bex Lane (signposted Heyshott, Graffham).Follow the signs to Graffham. After the White Horse Pub turn left into Graffham village. OR from the south via A285 to Dunction. After 1 mile turn left signposted Selham Graffham. After 1.4 miles turn left. The rec is down a lane by the war memorial memorial close to the Forresters Arms. After the walk, this is a good place for a picnic or the pub. Friday 23 rd May 10.30am BURPHAM L: Jane BM: Ann F Approx. 4 miles. Hilly walk with some stiles. Lovely views. Meet: The public car park behind the George and Dragon Public House in Burpham Village. 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. Monday 26 th May 10.30am *Bank Holiday* HAYLING BILLY L: Peter Bu BM: Anne A 2 miles along the track to the Theatre and 2 miles 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. Wednesday 28 th May 10.30am *New Walk* CHANCTONBURY RING L: Peter Br M: Bruce 4 mile circular walk to Chanctonbury Ring hill fort and return via Washington village with some steep gradients. Meet: Car park at top of Washington Bostal road, parallel to A24. By car: A27 towards Worthing, left on A280 towards Findon, left on A24 to A283, right at roundabout and first right into Washington village. Pass Frankland Arms pub (MAP REF TQ122130) and up Washington Bostal road parallel to A24 to car park.