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Arun-Adur Group

We are the Arun-Adur Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This walk will cover some of the history of Chichester via Centurion Way to Lavant, showing the involvement of the railway and the Romans in the life of Chichester. Additionally, there is the opportunity to see the recently restored Gateway Arch and also the artwork on Centurion Way near Lavant created by local Lavant Primary School children. 

As a contrast, it includes some of the many city parks in Chichester including Oaklands Park (near Chichester Festival Theatre), Jubilee Gardens, Priory Park & Bishop's Palace Gardens.

Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.7km / 7.3mi
Ascent:
49.7m / 163ft
Type:
circular

This walk is level, the paths are good but there is some road walking. 

Bring a picnic and sufficient water. There is the opportunity to use the cafe at Chichester Festival Theatre and also Fenwicks Cafe in Priory Park, both of which have toilet facilities.

The walk is timed to allow train access from Worthing. Alternatively, it costs £6.90 daily rate to park at Chichester Station carpark.

No dogs

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 85913 04324
Nearest postcode:
PO19 8DH
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Start time:
10:15 am

Chichester Train Station (north side).

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking