Sussex Walks - June 2023

These are the “Heart Smart Walks” run 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.

All walks finish at their starting point unless otherwise stated. These walks are led by volunteers and if the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled. Full programme of walks available on www.chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart

IMPORTANT: You must pre-book all walks on chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart or call 01243 521041

Wed 7th June – 10.30am – Amberley – Leader: Peter B / 2 hrs / 4 miles

Through Amberley village and back round the castle and along the river Arun.

Meet: Car park at Amberley Station. MAP REF TQ026117

Wed 7th June – 10.30am - Slindon – Leader: Alison & Peter / 3 hours / Approx. 6 miles

A longer strenuous walk to the folly and through Slindon Woods, with some steep gradients. Will be muddy after wet weather.

Meet: National Trust Car Park at Park Lane, Slindon BN18 0QY

Wed 7th June – 10.30am – Climping – Leader: Dominic / 1 hr 15 mins / Approx. 3 miles.

Along dunes and beach to Climping Mill, then across fields to Ferry Road and Rope Walk to the Yacht Club. Gentle Pace. Refreshments are available at the Yacht Club on the return.

Meet: 10.30am at Arun Yacht Club Car Park, Rope Walk, Littlehampton, BN17 5DL.

Wed 14th June – 6pm – Tillington to river – Leader: Gerald / 1.5 hrs / 3 miles

A Perfect summer stroll. Come and enjoy a gentle circular walk down to the River Rother via our new Permissive Path opened by Lord Egremont last summer.

Beautiful river setting. Back via smugglers lane.

Meet: The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9AF. SU963 220.

Thurs 22nd June

10.30am

Graffham - Leader: Bruce / 2 hours 15 minutes / 4.5 miles.

Graffham and Lavington Commons, Seaford College and horses. Ascent 80m. Might be muddy. After the walk, this is a good place for a picnic.

Meet: Graffham Recreation Ground. SU931176 ( Nearby postcode GU28 0QB )

Fri 23rd June – 10.30am – Pulborough Brooks - Leader: Peter Brook / 2 hrs / 3.5 miles

A flat walk with stiles, which can be wet and muddy if there has been bad weather.

Meet: RSPB Reserve car park, Wiggonholt, Pulborough, RH20 2EL.

Mon 26th June – 2pm – Midhurst, Iping & Stedham Commons - Leader: Sandy / 2-2.5 hrs / 5.5 miles

Interesting terrain of Heathland, Pine Forest & Commons. A mostly flat walk with lovely outlooks and one steep narrow path. No dogs on this walk please.

Meet: Iping & Stedham Car Park.

Wed 28th June – 10.30am – River Arun to The Stokes - Leader: Alison & Peter / 2 hrs 30 / 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. Two stiles.

Meet: Amberley Station Car Park, BN18 9LR

Wed 28th June – 10.30am – Chichester Tree Trail - Leader: Ian / 1 hr 15 mins / 1.5 miles

A 1.5 mile walk around central Chichester, to see the variety of local and exotic trees in our city. Wheelchair friendly. A short walk with frequent stops, hence the 75 minutes. A pdf “Chichester Tree Trail” is on the West Sussex County Council website, if you want to preview the notes.

Meet: Chichester Market Cross, East St (between HSBC/GoldArts).

Thurs 29th June – 10.30am – Chantry Hill and Tolmare Farm - Leader: Jane / 3 hrs / 6.5 miles

An open hilly downland walk with wonderful views, it can be muddy and slippery. No dogs please.

Meet: at Chantry Post