Section 2 of 4, New Lipchis Way
Chichester to Singleton
7.9 miles (12.7 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SU 860 046. Finish: SU 878 131. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 207 m of climbing and 161 m of descent; highest point 204 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Chichester.
- Station
- Chichester, 390 m from the start. Directions SU 858 043
- Bus stops
- South Street, 10 m from the start. Directions SU 860 046Chichester South Street [E], 60 m from the start. Directions SU 860 046
- Car parks
- South Pallant (pay), 120 m from the start. Directions SU 861 045Car park (pay), 160 m from the start. Directions SU 859 045Cawley Priory (pay), 160 m from the start. Directions SU 861 045
Getting back
The section finishes at Singleton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Horse and Groom, 170 m from the finish. Directions SU 876 131Singleton School, 170 m from the finish. Directions SU 879 131Cucumber Farm, 530 m from the finish. Directions SU 877 136
Planning the New Lipchis Way
- Planning the whole trail: footprintsofsussex.co.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: New Lipchis Way Trail Guide (Footprints of Sussex).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 60%, earth, rock and mud 13%, gravel and tracks 8%; the rest (19%) isn't recorded.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 9 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 91 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 5.1 miles in.
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