Here are a variety of walks around Chichester you can join

Friday 4th April – 10.30am – Lavington Common to Graffham

Duration: Approx 3 hrs Distance: 6 miles. A longer walk with stiles across heathland, woodland and commons and passing through Graffham. Please bring a snack for this longer walk. No dogs please.

Meet: Lavington Common Car park.

Friday 4th April – 10.30am – West Stoke & Woodend Bluebells Loop

Duration: 1.5 hrs Distance: 3 miles. This gentle paced walk takes us through the woods at Woodend and hopefully we will see the bluebells. The walk then takes a short distance along quiet lanes before we take a path up towards Kingley Vale, we can take a short walk through the yew forest before heading along a flat path back to the car park. Max 10 people

Meet: West Stoke car park (voluntary donations ) PO18 9BE

Monday 7th April – 10.30am – *Suitable for Beginners* Chichester Canal

Duration: 30 mins Distance: 1 mile. A flat walk at a gentle pace, suitable for beginners. Meet: Chichester Canal, Basin Road, Chichester PO19 8DT.

Monday 7th April - 10.30am – Emsworth to Langstone

Duration: 2 hrs Distance: Approx. 4.5 miles. Lovely flat shoreline walk, no stiles. Can be a little slippery and muddy underfoot. There will be an opportunity for a coffee stop. No dogs please. Meet: Emsworth Town Square. PO10 7AW

Tuesday 8th April - 10.30am - Eartham Woods & Nore Hill

Duration: 2 hrs Distance: 4 mile circular walk up Nore Hill, through Eartham village and along a lesser known “atmospheric” section of Stane Street.

Meet: Free Forestry Commission car park on the right, ¾ of a mile north of The George PH at Eartham. Map reference: SU938106. PO18 0LU

Wednesday 9th April – 10.30am – Slindon

Duration: 2.5 hrs Distance: Approx. 5.5 miles. A longer strenuous walk to the folly and through Slindon Woods, with some steep gradients. Will be muddy after wet weather. Suitable for people who enjoy a faster paced walk.

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

Wednesday 9th April – 12noon *New day & time* – *Suitable for Beginners* Midhurst Local Social Walk

Duration: 45 mins Distance: 1.5 miles. Various flat walks around Midhurst at a gentle pace passing interesting historic buildings along the way. Meet: The Grange Leisure Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst, GU29 9HD. Free 2 hr parking at the Grange. A ticket has to be obtained and displayed on your windscreen even for the free 2 hrs. Vehicle reg. is needed for the ticket.

PLEASE NOTE THIS WALK NEEDS TO BE BOOKED WITH THE GRANGE ON 01730 815285.

Thursday 10th April – 10.30am – Chichester Marina to Dell Quay

Duration: 2.5 hrs. Distance: 4.5 miles. This is a circular flat walk, taking in one of the largest marinas in the country and the tiny village of Dell Quay. Dell Quay used to be a busy commercial port and has connections to Roman Chichester a WW2 airfield. Good underfoot but could be muddy after heavy rain. There are toilets and refreshments available at the Crown and Anchor and the marina.

Meet: The Chichester Marina Visitors Car Park (free for 2 hours and then approx. £1 for 2 hours) pay on exit.

Friday 11th April – 10.00am – Longer Burpham Walk

Duration: 4 hrs Distance: 9 miles. This is a longer downland walk with beautiful views. Mixed terrain of downland, woods and quiet lanes and tracks. It is a hilly walk, generally good underfoot but could possibly be muddy in woodland. Bring something to eat and plenty of water. No dogs please.

Meet: The public car park behind the George at Burpham BN18 9RR.

Friday 11th April – 10.30am – Plaistow

Duration: 2 hrs Distance: 4.2 miles. Starting from the picturesque village of Plaistow, we walk along a quiet country lane before crossing fields with grazing sheep, walking through woodland, and finishing at the village stores, with arguably the best coffee in W Sussex. This is a reasonably level walk with countryside views, 5 or 6 styles. Sorry no dogs due to livestock.

Meet: On East side of village green opposite shop.