Keep fit and meet new friends on a HeartSmart walk in the Chichester area
You must pre-book onto all our HeartSmart walks in the November to January programme. To book your place, please visit the Chichester District Council website.
Thursday November 13 – 10.30am – Woolbeding Rother
Duration: 2 hours Distance: 4 miles. Ascent 75m. Midhurst Common, Castle, Cowdray Ruins and River Rother and Whiphill. Meet: Woolbeding Rother. SU874218 ( Nearby postcode GU29 9RL )
Friday November 14 – 10.30am – Graffham
Duration: 2 hours Distance: 4.4 miles. This walk passes through woodland and open countryside with fine views of the South Downs. Reasonably level and easy walking with one 200 yd ascent. Some stiles.
Meet: In the car park along the Lane adjacent to the War Memorial. 50 yds to the South of the 'Foresters Arms' GU28 0QA.
Monday 17th November – 10.30am – Graffham Village Loop
Duration: 1 hour Distance 2 miles. This is a gentle walk undulating through the village, passing through woodland, fields and beside streams. There are wooden bridges and stiles to negotiate. There is a coffee shop in the Village for after the walk. No dogs please. Max 10 people
Meet: Graffham Recreation Ground (Tennis Club) GU280QA
Tuesday November 18 – 10.30am – *New Walk* Petworth to Midhurst Linear Walk, with bus back
Duration: 3.5 hrs. Distance: Approx. 7.5 miles. – This is a moderately strenuous walk with some undulations. Our walks are geared for walkers who enjoy a brisk, comfortable pace. Sensible shoes are advised due to varying terrain. Dogs are welcome, but need to adhere to Heartsmart guidelines. Please note there could be livestock enroute.
Meet: Sylvia Beaufoy Centre at Petworth (free car park) – car sharing recommended. Midhurst Road, Petworth. Post Code: GU28 0ET /
Wednesday November 19 – 10.30am – Stansted Park to Watergate
Duration: 3 hours 30 mins Distance: 7.6 miles. A longer strenuous walk from Stansted across to Watergate Park via Lyecommon. Mostly walking on lanes through woods and fields with some good views. A couple of steepish uphills. Expect muddy paths after heavy rain. Bring a snack for a short stop. Suitable for people who enjoy a faster paced walk.
Meet: Stansted House Visitors Car Park PO9 6DX Please use the first car parks on your right that are designated for walkers.
Wednesday November 19 – 10am – Wisborough Green
Duration: 2 hours 30 mins - 3 hours Distance: 5 miles. Walk up Newpound Lane over the road and down to the canal, turn left along canal back up towards Wisborough Green and then turn left, then right back down Newpound Lane and then turn right on to a bridleway. Follow the bridleway down to the end and then back up the road. Sorry no dogs.
Meet: park in the laybys at the green.
Wednesday November 19 – 10.30am – Tillington’s Mini Stately Home – Pitshill House
Duration: 1 hour 30 mins Distance: 3 miles. This lovely walk is via the vineyards & then to see the outside of Pitshill House, Tillington. It won the 2017 Georgian Group's top Architectural Award, and was awarded second prize in the 2017 Historic Houses Association Restoration Awards. Meet: The Horse Guards Inn, Upperton Road, Tillington, GU28 9AF.
Friday November 21 – 10.30am - Stoughton, East Marden and Chilgrove Hill
Duration: Approx. 3 hours 30 mins Distance: 7.5 miles. A lovely mixture of downland and woodland on this walk, great views, also taking in the villages of East Marden and Stoughton. A hilly walk with 2 more significant climbs, one particularly steep. No dogs please.
Meet: Stoughton Down Car Park.