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Brighton & Hove Group

We are the Brighton and Hove Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

The Trundle is a hill fort with one of the finest viewpoints on the South Downs.Leaving Chichester's Roman Walls we follow a section of railway path along the Lavant Valley before a steady climb up a firm chalk track to the Trundle Hill fort, returning, if time allows via the tea shop in West Dean or the pub in East Lavant.

Saturday, 1 February 2025
Meeting time:
9:05 am
Start time:
10:05 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.4km / 10.8mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Although this is a longish walk, a good chunk should be on a dry firm railway path (Centurion Way) or quiet streets in Chichester, and there is just one long steep climb. In poor conditions the walk can be shortened and more time spent exploring the historical remains of Roman Chichester. Or the cafes and pubs! Please bring a picnic and a drink for a quick picnic lunch stop on the Trundle (no toilets until East Lavant). Circular walk: Paid parking at Chichester, but who wants to do that drive again twice in a day!

Assistance dogs only on this walk please  

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No car needed

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TQ 31014 04901
Nearest postcode:
BN1 3ZE
Meeting time:
9:05 am

Brighton station, Queens Road, Brighton, East Sussex by the central coffee stand to catch the 09:13 to Chichester (Return from Chichester £11 with railcard).

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 85884 04307
Nearest postcode:
PO19 8DL
Start time:
10:05 am

Chichester station, Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, Leader arriving by train, 10:03

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