LocalGuidedWalks

These walks are supported by Chichester District Council and are led by volunteers. If the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled. IMPORTANT: You must pre-book before the walk on the Chichester District Council Website or call 01243 521041 www.chichester.gov.uk/heartsmart You must not attend these walks if you develop any of the symptoms of Coronavirus or come into close contact with someone who has tested positive for Coronavirus. Every Mon 10.30am Chichester Canal L: Sarah 30mins 1 mile A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners Meet: Chichester Canal, Basin Road, Chichester PO19 8DT Every Tues 11am Midhurst Jubilee Walk L: Richard 30mins 1 mile A flat walk at a gentle pace with a steady incline to the top with benches to sit along the way Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD Fri 1st 10.30am Goodwood L: Jane 3.75 hours 8 miles A more advanced walk due to its length and steep uphill sections &stiles. Lovely open countryside also taking in the villages of West Dean and Singleton. We will have a stop so please bring a snack. Meet: Goodwood Seven Points Car park (not the Triangle car park) Wed 6th 10.30am Climping L: Dominic 1hr 15mins 2.5 miles Along dunes and beach to Climping Mill, across fields to Ferry Road & Rope Walk to the Yacht Club. Meet: Arun Yacht Club Car Park, Rope Walk, Littlehampton, BN17 5DL Thurs 7th 10.30am Petworth Park L: Gerald 1.5 hour 3 miles Come and see the fallow deer, The Monument & a surprise Dog’s Face. Meet: The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9AF Mon 11th 2.00pm River Rother – Woolbeding L: Sandy 2-2.5 hours 4.3 miles This mostly flat and peaceful walk with 1 -2 stiles follows the RIVER and returns through woods Meet: Woolbeding Car Park Wed 13th 10.30am Houghton Forest L: Alison 2.5 hours 6 miles With panoramic views in all directions. A fairly strenuous walk with two long uphill stretches. Meet: Whiteways Car Park, BN18 9FD Mon 18th 2.00pm East Dean L: Sandy 3-3.5 hrs 6.6 miles A gorgeous, but up-hill, walk through farmland and forest up to the SDW with stunning scenery Meet: All Saints Church. East Dean Fri 22nd 10.30am West Harting Down L: Andrew 2 hours 4 miles along The Bosom and the South Downs Way Meet: Harting Down car park (National Trust) Mon 25th 10.30am Longer Bosham Walk L: Ian 75 minutes 2.8 miles We will walk briefly to the west to join the Bosham Channel, then south along the shoreline to Bosham Quay, Bosham Church, the Trippetts, then north past the Berkley Arms back to the start Meet: Bosham Business Centre Car Park (free) PO18 8NN Wed 27th 10.30am Eartham Woods L: Alison 2-2.5 hrs 5.5 miles A walk through Eartham Woods, coming back along Stane Street. No stiles. Meet: Forestry Commission Car Park, Eartham Fri 29th 10.30am Amberley Village L: Peter B 2 hrs 4 miles A walk through Amberley village and back round the castle and along the river Arun. Meet: Car park at Amberley Station. MAP REF TQ026117 Sat 30th 10.30am Binsted Woods L: Dominic 2-2.5 hrs 4 miles A mainly flat headland path, grass, gravel. Coffee may be available at the post office. Meet: Walberton Village Hall car park, The Street, Walberton, Arundel, BN18 0PQ

Your Community Minibus Service

West Sussex Minibus is a registered charity providing an affordable, door to door transport service for all age groups. It operates services from eight locations across the county and is run entirely by volunteers. From the Petworth Division, the surrounding rural villages are served including, Tillington, Duncton, Northchapel and Fittleworth. In addition, there’s a dedicated service departing from Kirdford. Membership comes with an annual calendar of excursions including, shopping trips to Petworth, Worthing, Chichester and Horsham. Regular social outings are also scheduled, including Garden Centre visits, Lunch outings and Scenic excursions. West Sussex Minibus also takes members to Petworth Over 60’s Centre, every Tuesday, plus Bingo sessions on the first and third Wednesday afternoons of the month. For anybody needing extra help, assistance is on hand to support passengers getting on and off the minibus, as well as carrying shopping to their home. Individual Membership is £8 a year, plus a nominal per trip fare when travelling on one of their services. Not for Profit and Community Groups can also utilise the Associations' minibuses to support their activities when joining as Affiliate Members. Membership is £30 per year. West Sussex Minibus’s mission is to make a positive and lasting contribution to the community, keeping residents active, independent and socially connected. It is a friendly, year-round service providing a great way to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. New Volunteers and Members are always welcome. To join, call 0300 772 7735 or 01798 342942. www.westsussexminbus.org.uk