Sussex Walks - February 2023

Please note that walks with duration of 90 minutes or more are the “Heart Smart Walks” managed by Chichester District Council. They must be pre-booked up to 7 days in advance, see below. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the walk. These walks are led by volunteers and if the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled.

IMPORTANT: You must pre-book the 90 min + walks on the Chichester DC Website www.chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart or call 01243 521041

Wed 1st 10.30am

Houghton Forest

L: Alison 2.5 hrs 3 6 miles

Walking up through Houghton Forest and back along the South Downs Way with panoramic views Meet: Whiteways Car Park, BN18 9FD. New car parking charges

Fri 3rd 10.30am Burpham & Wepham

L: Jane 2 hrs 5 miles Hilly with several climbs. Lovely views. Has stiles. No dogs please Meet: The public car park behind the George at Burpham, BN18 9RR

Every Mon 10.30am Chichester Canal

A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners Meet: Chichester Canal, Basin Road, Chichester PO19 8DT

L: Sarah 30mins 1 mile

L: Sandy 2.5 hours 5 miles A farm track leads up to a very peaceful walk up through the Charlton Forest Meet: Corner of Singleton Road & North Lane, Charlton Wed 8th 10.30am Goodwood Counters Gate L: Bruce 2 hours 4 miles Ascent: 150m. Woodland walk through Goodwood Country Park and up the Trundle for the views Meet: Goodwood - Counters gate car park. (Nearby postcode PO18 0QE)

Mon 6th 1pm Charlton Forest

Thurs 9th 10.30am Lurgashall

L: Richard 2 hrs 15 mins 5 miles

A continuous ascent through woods and fields takes us to an elevated position with lovely views Meet. North side of the village green near 'The Noah's Ark' pub, GU28 9ET

Sat 11th 10.15am Graylingwell

L: Sarah 40 mins 1.25 miles A flat walk at a gentle pace, enjoying the history, surrounding areas, the buildings, trees & wildlife Meet: Outside Pavilion glass building looking onto Havenstoke Park, formerly Linden Homes site

Tues 13th 1pm Kingley Vale

L: Sandy 2 hours 4 miles Revisit this old favourite known for it’s wonderful views from bronze age burial mounds. No dogs Meet: West Stoke Car park, PO18 9BE

Thurs 16th 10.30am Tillington’s Mini Stately

L: Gerald 1.5 hours 3 miles A lovely walk via the Tillington vineyards & then to see the outside of Pitshill House. Dogs welcome Meet: The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9AF. Gerald 07748 597 568. Sun 19th 10.30am Slindon Woods

L: Dominic 2 hrs 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

Mon 20th 10.00am Lavington Common

L: Sandy 2.5hrs 5 miles A lovely year-round flat walk through heathland, shady woods, open parkland. No dogs Meet: Lavington Common & Plantation Car Park, nearest postcode GU28 0QL

Wed 22nd 10.30am City Walls

L: Ian 1 hr 15 mins 3.25 miles

A gentle walk, along the wooded Centurion Way and Oaklands Park Meet: The western end of Westgate, near Bishop Luffa School Bus turning circle

Thurs 23rd 10.30am Plaistow

L: Richard 2 hrs 4.2 miles A walk along a quiet country lane before crossing fields with grazing sheep, ending with a coffee Meet: On East side of village green opposite shop

Fri 24th 10.30am

Stansted: Walk

L: Andrew 2 hrs 4 miles East to Watergate Hanger, then coffee Meet: Stansted House Garden Centre car park PO9 6DU

Tue 28th 11am Midhurst Jubilee Walk

L: Richard 45 mins 1.5 miles Various flat walks around Midhurst at a gentle pace passing interesting historic buildings Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking