This is a level and easy walk of about 3 miles, with stunning views over the inlet of Chichester…read moreHarbour known as the Fishbourne Channel, and the opportunity to see lots of bird-life and yachts. Allow an hour and a half, if you want to stop for photos. It starts at the pretty 13th century church at Apuldram, 2 miles south of Chichester. (There are several footpath options from Chichester if you want to start from there). Head west out of the churchyard on the path leading to the sea wall, keeping the hedge - with a wide dry stream bed, on your left. This was a channel built to link Apuldram village to the inlet when it was the main port of Chichester in mediaeval times. After 5 minutes, you reach the sea wall, and the views really begin. This was the point of the mediaeval port. Turn left, and follow the path along the coast: it's quite thickly wooded at first, and trees provide good shade in summer. After 5-10 minutes, a boatyard on the left heralds the approach of the little yachting harbour of Dell Quay, and soon you are on the sea wall itself. Dell Quay wharf was founded in the 16th century on the orders of Lord Fitzwilliam of Cowdray, Lord High Admiral from 1536 to 1540, and was once the seventh most important port in England! It still functioned as a small port until the early 20th century, although is now only navigable for small craft at high water. The Crown & Anchor pub provides an opportunity for easy refreshment if you so wish. Walk past the pub inland on Dell Quay Road for 100m until a path appears at the end of the row of houses on the right: this is a new 'permissive' footpath, negotiated as part of the Countryside Stewardship Scheme. At first, the path simply follows the edge of the field, hugging the hedge on the right, but soon you come to the edge of the river channel, and the views begin. You follow the path south, field on the left, and the bank of the inlet, with fine views across it, to your right. Much of the route is shaded by clumps of trees on the river bank, bringing welcome shade and cover if you want to bird-watch. There are seats along the more exposed stretches, if you wish to stop and rest and admire the views. Don't forget to look back the view towards Dell Quay is among the best, and if you are careful, you can see the spire of Chichester Cathedral, in the distance. After about 20 minutes, the trees of Salterns Copse come into view directly ahead, and before long we plunge into this nature reserve, maintained by coppicing to preserve the unique wildlife. Keep to the path straight ahead, running parallel to the water's edge. The path has been gravelled and winds around trees, and soon emerges into Chichester Marina. This was built in the 1960s on the site of lagoons belonging to the Salterns - an old word referring to salt works - which operated here from the 1730s to the 1820s. Turn right at the end of the copse and walk over the lock gate next to the main marina building, taking time to admire the huge display of dinghies, yachts and other leisure boats. Follow the small road on the other side, which then veers left alongside Chichester Canal. The canal is now only used at this point by houseboats, although there are plans for restoration. Cross the canal by the metal swing bridge, and continue along this lane until you reach Lock Lane. Turn right here: ignore the 'private road' notices, as Lock Lane itself is a public footpath, so you are OK if you are walking or cycling. After 5-10 minutes, this bears left and reaches Birdham Pool. This impressive stretch of water was a tidal mill, but in the 1930s the river side section was turned into the country's first purposely organised marina. The 18th century Mill building is still there, next to the lock. To the left of the Causeway, the inland section of Birdham Pool is now a nature reserve. Continue along the lane, bearing left, between high hedges, and after five minutes you come to Birdham church, a 14th century building with an amazing twisted Macrocarpa tree next to the south porch. If you want to return to Chichester, walk along Church Lane towards the main A286 road, where there are frequent buses to Chichester and the Witterings (East and West). The paths are reasonably well marked, but are easier to follow with the 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map (though note this may not show the new 'permissive' path from Dell Quay to Chichester Yacht Basin).

Situated next door to Round the Bend, this shop deals with the more strenuous outdoor activity. I…read morecan vouch for this shop as I used it in my earlier days. It has great stock/kit for climbers up 8000m, and also for cavers, (not my scene)! Brilliant knowledgable staff who will let try kit outeven swing an ice-axe! Quite a busy road Tarrant Street so you'll be better buying your kit and then getting the car to pick it up.

Previous reviewers have it on the knuckle!! Great venue in a great position in Hants. Outstanding…read moredesign but for beauty you can't beat Arundel!! Always a bit of banter between Sussex and Hants, which makes it a pleasure to visit the Bowl.

A great facility with amazing views and top notch services. Staff are lovely and the architecture…read moreis fantastic. Unfortunately not a Hampshire fan so can't say the same for the team!

A first class Horse trials venue. Many British Eventing shows are held here. With its all weather…read moresurface this is a rare venue for the more experienced cross country rider to school and compete all year round. There are over 200 different fences including two water complexes. There are also gallops and an all weatheer school. Many of the jumps are aimed at the experienced or professional rider however there are some to suit all levels, including beginners or riders with inexperienced horses. The shows are also great entertainment for those who do not ride. Spectators can see the thrills and spills and watch the famous faces of British Eventing compete here.

Petworth park truly is a treasure. It is a fantastic place to go for the day with a picnic with the…read morewhole family (and a dog perhaps). It is especially nice in Autumn where the landscaped trees leaves turn magnificent shades of yellow and brown. In addition to all this there are lots and lots of deer which are really tame and while you can't go right up to them you can walk just a few metres away and all they do is look inquisitively at you. The kids will love them. There are also two lakes each with a share of ducks, terns and moorhens. Well worth a visit. N.B. Parking isn't free although it is cheap (National Heritage members do go free though)

Nice day out today and on other days spent here. All very grand and glistening after The Spring…read moreClean!! They have now got people trying to flog you raffle tickets as you go round!!!!! No reverence!! Personally I find the Servants Quarters, (where the shops and toilets are), more interesting. The kitchens are wonderfully picturesque and self explicit. The shop houses the same overpriced rubbish that they can't sell. Look out for the stuffed shirts and Look down your nose at the Paying Public Brigade.there's plenty of them.

Guildford with 86 rope lines, both lead and top rope, and its extensive bouldering wall is one of…read morethe leading climbing walls in the world. Sutton is the newest and most exciting bouldering wall that we know of, with hundreds or routes with something for everyone, also housing a fantastic caving adventure experience ideally suited for children. So - young or not so young, male or female, big or small, fit or a couch potato - come and enjoy the total thrill of climbing at Craggy Island to get fit and of course, to climb to new heights!

Highly recommend this place. The staff are really really nice and chilled and there's a really fun…read moread friendly atmosphere. The cafe is nice too - they sell a variety of smoothies, paninis, fruit and granola type bars. They sometimes have some hot soup and jacket potatoes too. Great when you've been climbing for a few hours and are hungry. Great for climbers, families and children's birthday parties too. Definitely family friendly. Only down-side is that they aren't too good for parking - you might have to go back to the main road to find a space.

Alice Holt is an amazing and large place for long walks, adventure play park for the kids, Go-Ape,…read morecycle hire and large lake and cafe area...great to go on a sunny day! Lots of different walks can be taken with a Stick Man walk for the little ones! Play park is great and can be difficult getting the younger members of the family out! There are picnic benches along the way, with some great view points too...as its large you don't feel on top of everyone on a busy day...although parking can take a while, so be aware!

A forest owned by the Forestry Commission I had to add a positive review for this place becuase…read morethey were the last place in Farnham to have Christmas trees when I left it too late. It is a lovely day out with paths and walks to suit all ages and abilities - including wheelchair friendly. It also has a cafe and plentiful parking. There are climbing frames for kids in addition to the Go Ape centre within the forest which is for big kids (death slides, assult courses etc). A good picnic location as well as a place to get Christmas trees.

This walk runs from Barnham to Hunston and largely follows the route of part of the Portsmouth to…read moreArundel Canal. It takes in very gentle landscapes, much of it flat farming land, but also small sections of woodland and hedgerow. In summer, there is an abundance of wild hedgerow flowers, insect and bird life. The walk is almost entirely level, and there are steps to climb some short slopes. It is usually reasonably dry (depending on the weather, of course!). Wear walking boots, long trousers and a shirt, as in summer heavily overgrown paths can mean 2m high nettles and brambles! (A walking stick comes in handy to beat back the undergrowth). Where the canal has disappeared, you walk across fields, which can also make for uneven surfaces. The walk is about 9km long and takes 3 hours or so at a steady pace, and the footpath is well signed throughout. There are no opportunities to stop for refreshments, however, for the first 7km, so take water and some snacks with you. You also need to be fit enough to walk for this distance comfortably. It is entirely on OS Landranger Map 197, as are all map references. The impetus for the construction of the canal was the Napoleonic War in the opening years of the 19th century. Goods going from London to the naval dockyards at Portsmouth usually went by ship and followed the coastal sea route, and were vulnerable to French raids. The canal was part of a route built to provide an inland alternative. The first part of the canal crossed Portsea island to connect Portsmouth to Chichester Harbour. A second canal ran from Chichester Harbour into Chichester, and from a junction at Hunston another arm ran to Ford and the river Arun, which was used to navigate north to Pallingham. There, barges used the older Wey and Arun canal to strike north towards London. Construction began in 1818 and was completed in 1823, but the undertaking was never a commercial success: the Napoleonic wars had ended, coastal shipping had resumed and the advent of the railways from 1846 onwards provided unbeatable competition. With the exception of the section to Chichester, which survived until 1906 (and is currently partly navigable and being restored), the rest of the canal was abandoned as early as 1850. However, enough artefacts remain to make it enjoyable both to walk and to see some industrial archaeology many parts are still 'in water', although very heavily overgrown. From Barnham station, turn right, walk under the railway bridge and turn right again at the fabulous Murrell Arms pub. A plaque on the wall gives some history of this wonderful ale-house, built in 1750 and licensed since 1866. Walk a mile south west to St Mary's church, which dates from mediaeval times. To your left, just before the church, follow the new cycle-track for a few hundred metres until you come a sloping flint wall above two brick walls either side of a depression: closer inspection reveals this to be the site of the Hollinsworth swing bridge over the canal (at OS 957034). (The excavated depression is the site of the waterway). Turn right and follow the signed footpath this is the former tow-path of the canal. Just further along, by a farm, are the clear remains of the Stewart swing bridge, and part of the canal bed here may be in water. (Confusingly, the cast iron arms of the Hollinsworth bridge are laid out on the grass, here). Further along, it's clear the canal ran on an impressive embankment, although the far side has been removed. The path then goes over a small stream and through a short wood to cross the Barnham to Bognor Regis railway line at OS 950035. Take care crossing! Beyond the railway, another short section of woodland follows, with the canal clearly visible on the right. The path then becomes a small lane with high hedges either side, and traces of the canal disappear until after you have passed Lidsey sewage works. (Just past the works are the scant remains of an aqueduct over a small stream). The footpath then crosses the A29, at OS 938032, and now the canal is on the left (south) side. The path here and further along may be heavily overgrown in summer. After 300m the path passes a house on the left and becomes a 3m wide grassy path with a tall hedge on the right. Ignore the fork to the right, and continue straight ahead again, the canal (still on your left) may be in water here. This section carries on for nearly 1km, until we reach another canal embankment, again heavily wooded, where the path narrows for 150m. Here it crosses a small river - the Adingbourne Rife ('rife' is a Sussex dialect word for stream). In winter, with less plant growth, the remains of the aqueduct carrying the canal over can clearly be seen. After another 100m, we find that, sadly, the embankment has been removed and we now have to continue on the right of way across large fields for 1km until we climb slightly to walk through a further few hundred metres of woodland to reach the little lane at