Local walks

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Walks 17

Local Walks - January These walks are supported by Chichester District Council, are led by volunteers and are designed to cater for all ages and abilities. No booking is required but please arrive 10 mins before the walk is due to start. Dogs are welcome unless otherwise stated but must be kept on the lead. Timings are for guidelines only. If the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled, if unsure check, contact 01243 534589 health@chichester.gov.uk www.chichesterwellbeing.org.uk L = Walk Leader

Mon 6th 10:30am Petworth Park L: Gerald 1hr 30 mins 3 miles Come and see the fallow deer. Meet: The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9AF. Mon 6th 2pm A Midhurst Meander L: Angela 1 hr 30 mins 3 miles. A pleasant wander through Midhust Common and adjacent land. Meet: Carron Lane Car Park. Nearest postcode GU29 9LD. Tue 7th 11am Jubilee walk & South Pond L: Harvey 30mins 1 mile A flat walk. Optional add on 30 minute further walk around the old town of Midhurst. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Wed 8th 10:30am Houghton Forest & Bignor Hill L: Alison 2hrs 30mins 6 miles A fairly strenuous walk with two long uphill stretches. Meet: Whiteways Car Park. BN18 9FD. Sun 12th 10:30am Whiteways to Bignor Beacons L: Dominic All day 7½ miles HILLY. Bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. Meet: Whiteways car park on A29. BN18 9FD. Mon 13th 10:30am Eartham Woods Stane Street L: Peter Br 2 hrs 4 mile Meet: Free Forestry Commission car park, ¾ of a mile north of The George PH at Eartham. PO18 0LU. Tue 14th 10.30am Heyshott Hike L: Kate 2 hrs 5 miles Join a National Park ranger to explore the countryside around Heyshott. Meet: Heyshott Common car park, GU29 0BY. Tue 14th 11am Jubilee walk & South Pond L: Harvey 30mins 1 mile A flat walk.Optional add on 30 minute further walk around the old town of Midhurst. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Thurs 16th 10:30am Wey Arun Canal East (Loxwood) L: Richard 1hr 30 mins 3½ miles A level walk with no stiles but one short steepish descent. Meet: Canal visitor centre car park behind the ‘Onslow Arms’ pub, RH14 0RD. Thurs 16th 10.30am Lord's Piece Pootle L: Charles 1 hr 30 mins 1.3 miles Suitable for pushchairs and off road trampers, but not wheelchairs. Meet: Lord’s Piece, Coates Lane, Sutton, Chichester, RH20 1PZ. Fri 17th 10:30am Nutbourne to Printsted L: Jane 2 hours 4 mile It can be muddy and uneven. Does have stiles. No dogs on this walk please. Meet: Entrance to Maybush Copse. Parking is very limited. PO18 8SR. Mon 20th 10:30am Lavington Common L: Fiona 2 hrs 4 miles Join us as we follow a trail through heathland and woods near Graffham. Meet: Car park on your left amongst the pine trees, nearby postcode GU28 0QL Tue 21st 11am Jubilee walk & South Pond L: Harvey 30mins 1 mile A flat walk. Optional add on 30 minute further walk around the old town of Midhurst. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Tue 28th 10:30am Plaistow L: Richard 2 hrs 4.2 miles This is a reasonably level walk, 5 or 6 stiles.Sorry no dogs due to livestock. Meet: On East side of village green opposite shop. Tue 28th 7.00pm Explore Ebernoe by torchlight L: Kate 2 hrs 3-4 miles This walk will be completely in the dark so please bring a torch/headtorch/lantern. Meet: Holy Trinity Church car park, GU28 9LD. Fri 31st 10:30am Sutton Common L: Peter B 2 hrs 4½ miles Meet: Lord's Piece car park, RH20 1HG.