West Sussex County Council: Centurion Way Railway Path

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Centurion Way Railway Path

Map showing route of the Centurion Way

Centurion Way Railway Path
  • A route between Chichester and West Dean following the line of part of the disused Chichester to Midhurst Railway. The route is linear and is 5 miles (8 km) in length.
Start / Finish
  • Chichester: near to Bishop Luffa school, Westgate, Chichester. (Grid reference SU 847 047)
  • West Dean (Grid reference SU 856 122).
For use by
  • Walkers and cyclists. Suitable for most wheel chairs and push-chairs
Nearest Towns
  • Chichester, Lavant, West Dean.
Terrain
  • Mostly flat or slightly undulating. Southern section is tarmacked to north of Lavant. Lavant to Binderton is compacted stone and the final section, from Binderton to West Dean, is tarmacked cycle path running alongside the A286.
Highlights
  • Landscape, views, sculptures, archaeology, West Dean Gardens, Weald and Downland Open Air Museum.
Transport
Maps
  • OS 1:25,000 Explorer series: 120
  • OS 1:50,000 Landranger series: 197
  • You can also visit the iMap.
More information
  • The Centurion Way leaflet is available to download from the downloads box, above right.
  • Or you can phone +44 (0)1243 642119 for a copy.
Other useful information
  • The name Centurion Way is based on the fact that the path crosses the course of a Roman road. Eye catching sculptures relating to aspects of local history have been provided along the route.
  • The route connects with the South Coast Cycle Route at Fishbourne where cyclists can continue westwards to visit Fishbourne Roman Palace and Bosham. Northwards, the route continues to West Dean House and Gardens and the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum at Singleton.

Page created: 14 August 2006
Last reviewed: 18 February 2010