Centurion Way Railway Path
| 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.
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| Start / Finish |
- Chichester:
near to Bishop Luffa school, Westgate, Chichester. (Grid reference SU 847 047)
- West Dean (Grid reference SU 856 122).
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| For use by |
- Walkers and cyclists. Suitable for most wheel chairs and push-chairs
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| Nearest Towns |
- Chichester, Lavant, West Dean.
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| Terrain
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- 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.
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| Highlights |
- Landscape, views,
sculptures, archaeology, West Dean Gardens, Weald and Downland Open Air Museum.
- For details of places to visit, go
to www.westsussex.gov.uk/attractions
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| Transport |
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| Maps |
- OS 1:25,000 Explorer series: 120
- OS 1:50,000 Landranger
series: 197
- and don't forget to visit the iMap.
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| More information |
- The
leaflet, Centurion Way, last updated in 2004, can be downloaded from our publications page, or telephone +44 (0)1243 642119 for a copy.
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| 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.
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Page created:
14 August 2006
Last reviewed:
28 January 2010
01243 777100
