This walk has been cancelled

Sorry to disappoint but In light of tomorrow's forecast of 29 degrees and met office issuing a yellow weather warning this activity has been cancelled.

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Overview

A figure of 8 made up of a Morning and Afternoon Loop

Morning Loop (10:15 start) 4.5 miles

From West Dean a longish but not too steep climb up Monarchs Way to the Trundle. Circuit of the Trundle, panoramic 360 degree views. Down across Hayes Down to Centurion Way. Flat paved track back to West Dean. 

Afternoon Loop (13:15 Start) 6 miles

From West Dean we take Monarchs way via Whitedown Plantation, Brick Kiln Farm to Kingly Vale. Return via Dean Cottages & Binderton Lane, crossing the Centurian way and taking the footpath back to West Dean.

Wednesday, 6 September 2023
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Lunch stop at Selsey Arms, West Dean cafe or picnic. Those not doing the afternoon loop can leave by car or number 60 bus from outside Selsey Arms.

Note : Parking is available but somewhat limited.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 85846 12331
Nearest postcode:
PO18 0QY
what3words:
remake.requiring.congas
Start time:
10:15 am

Coming from Chichester on A286 take right turn just before Selsey Arms Pub. Meet on the common area on Church Lane just down from West Dean Stores. Church Ln, West Dean, Chichester PO18 0QY

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