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A walk at South Harting in the South Downs

The village of South Harting and Harting Down seen from Beacon Hill Enjoy beautiful views, woodland, and wild flowers on this circular downland stroll with Hazel Sillver Harting Down This 550-acre section of the South Downs is a nature reserve … Read More

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Best things to do around Chichester when its sunny, and why

The South coast and the area just to the East of the Isle of Wight has some of the highest daylight levels in the UK – thanks to a few factors. It makes it an extra-special place to visit though! … Read More

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Walks around Slindon on the South Downs

Nore Hill Folly on the Slindon Estate This lovely circular walk around the Slindon estate celebrates the best of autumn. Slindon Estate The ancient downland estate at Slindon is managed by the National Trust and encompasses woodland, farmland, parkland and … Read More

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Amazing Amberley Gardens

Gardens galore to drool over! For a Sunday afternoon each June the South Downs village of Amberley open up its garden in aid of charity. If you have never been to the village = it is off the B2139 from … Read More

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Micro-adventures to try this Summer

It’s time to start planning a summer adventure. Adventures don’t have to be epic expensive affairs – like hiking the Grand Canyon or pack-rafting across Iceland! – and anyway – they aren’t in the UK. So here are some ideas … Read More

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Easy ways to plan your cycling in the Chichester area

We are blessed with having quite a few designated cycleways around the District, many in quiet and even wild areas of the countryside! Now there are easy ways to plan your routes / time taken to get from A to … Read More

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Vineyards of Sussex for the converted!

Just recently the Duchess of Cornwall visited Sussex to open the country’s first dedicated wine research centre. The facility at Plumpton College, which of course has its own established vineyard, includes a tasting room, laboratories and bottling plant and offers … Read MoreRead More