Chichester and Strollers in River

The Chichester walkers started off from Sheepwash Lane in Lavant. The river Lavant was in a very healthy flow, different to how it was in early November. We took the Goodwood road to reach the footpath beyond Church Farm. After the fields and paths of the city perimeter, we headed west to find the Centurion Way at Brandy Hole Copse, a small Nature reserve managed by Chichester Council. Travelling south down the Centurion Way we were all surprised with the enormous housing development going on to the west, where Whitehouse Farm used to be. The sun was around as unfortunately also was a cold wind, so our coffee stop didn't last long. We eventually reached the Bishop's Palace Gardens (dating back to 1148!), in the shadow of Chichester Cathedral, before doubling back to reach the old City wall walk. This took us towards our bus stop for our final journey back to Lavant. Another stop in The Partridge, Singleton, was used to refuel.

Starting from Sheepwash Lane

Lavant now in flood - a month ago there were leaves on the trees but no water!

Oh no, said Santa Claus!

Bullock on the right is pondering a charge....

Search for similar photo  on 20th Jan  2016, same weather, same girls.

Crossing through Chichester, we found Brandy Hole Copse.

Drinks stop on Centurion Way. Background is the Whitehouse Farm development site, 1600  new homes, not quite the size of Midhurst!

Just entering the Bishop's Palace Garden.

Well worth a visit

Time  for a photo

Result!

Bishops Palace

Cathedral cloisters

St Richard, died 1253, officially buried in Kent and the Tower of  London, unofficially mostly in West Wittering.

Cheers!

            Now I'll tell you an even better joke....

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About 5 miles.

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Peter was encouraged to lead a group of Strollers around River and Lodsworth for a few miles, ending with a excellent stop in the Halfway Bridge.

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