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Chichester Harbour ConservancyHarbour Office, ItchenorChichester PO20 7AWTel: 01243 512301 www.conservancy.co.uk

Sustainable Transport inChichester Harbour Area ofOutstanding Natural BeautyChichester Harbour Conservancy is responsible for ensuringthe maintenance and well-being of the Area of OutstandingNatural Beauty (AONB). As part of our commitment to providesustainable access to this unique area we have worked withlocal landowners to create the Salterns Way route. SalternsWay provides a route for cyclists to travel from the centre ofChichester to the coast at West Wittering mainly usingdedicated cycle paths or quiet lanes.

There are several sections of the route which areoff-road and offer access opportunities for all-terrain

or soft-wheeled wheelchairs. These sections are indicated onthe map and also on the route markers.

To find out more about Chichester Harbour Conservancy andother means of sustainable transport including the SolarHeritage, a solar-powered catamaran for passenger trips inChichester Harbour, see conservancy.co.uk.

Please follow our guide to usingthe route safely and considerately

� Please keep to the marked way – do not cycle on adjacent

public footpaths

� Give way to wheelchair users and pedestrians and leave

plenty of room when passing

� No motorised vehicles or motor cycles

� Please be considerate to other users – watch your speed

� Be careful at junctions, bends and entrances

� Remember that many people are hard of hearing or

visually impaired – don’t assume they can hear or see you

Salterns Way has been generously funded by:

The work of theAONB team issupported by:

12 miles/18km Cycle Route

TheWoodger

Trust

Designed by navigate 01730 235666 www.navigate-design.comPhotographs by CHC

Thank you for cycling! Cycling is anenvironmentally friendly form of transport - thebicycle does not cause pollution, congestion orcontribute to climate change.

If you are unable to use this leaflet please pass it on tosomeone who would be interested or recycle it.

Users of the Salterns Way do so at their own risk. ChichesterHarbour Conservancy do not accept any responsibility for anyloss, damage or injury, howsoever caused, arising directly orindirectly from use of the Salterns Way cycle route.

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Note to Wheelchair UsersThere are several sections of Salterns Way whichare off-road and offer access opportunities forall-terrain or soft-wheeled wheelchairs. Thesesections are indicated on the map and also on theroute markers.

Section 1Chichester - Appledram Lane SouthThe route starts at The Cross, Chichester. This iswhere the main shopping area of North, South, Eastand West Streets all converge. From the Cross,travel along West Street, passing the Cathedral. Gostraight across the roundabout into Westgate andcontinue. You will need to cross the railway linebefore continuing into Fishbourne Road East. Pleasecross carefully. An underpass brings you out ontoFishbourne Road West (A259). Turn left for a shortway and then right onto Appledram Lane South.After about 400m, leave the road and go throughthe wooden kissing gate on your left. Sections ofthis route are on public footpaths, please be awareof walkers. The path returns to Appledram LaneSouth through another kissing gate. Turn left at theLane and continue to the T-junction.

AmenitiesCar parking - there are a number of pay & displaycar parks in Chichester.Railway - the main station is just a few minutesfrom The Cross.Tourist Information - South Street, Chichestertel: 01243 775888 or visitchichester.orgPubs & Cafes - there are plenty of cafes and pubsnear the start of the route.

Section 2Appledram Lane South to Lock LaneAt the T-junction with Dell Quay Lane turn right andthen left onto a wide farm road. The route narrows andpasses Salterns Copse woodland and then emergesat Chichester Marina. Turn left and travel around theMarina. Shortly after the car barrier turn right and keepon the road alongside Chichester Canal until you reachthe second bridge crossing the canal adjacent to theold lock gates. This is a public footpath, you mustdismount and walk over the bridge, turn right at theend of the tall fence and then walk to the road.

AmenitiesCar parking - a small parking area at the end ofDell Quay Lane. Free visitors’ car park atChichester Marina.Pubs & cafes - The Crown & Anchor, Dell QuayLane, turn right at the end of Dell Quay Lane andcontinue to the harbourside. The Spinnaker -Chichester Marina.Shops - small general store at Chichester Marina.Toilets - at Chichester Marina opposite you as youexit Salterns Copse.

Section 3Lock Lane to Itchenor Caravan ParkTurn left onto Lock Lane which becomes Broomers Lane and thenMartins Lane. You will come to a junction with Church Lane. Turn rightand continue along Church Lane passing the church on your left. ChurchLane then becomes Westlands Lane which is a concrete road leadingdown to a farm. Just before the farm you will see two gates to your left.Go through the small kissing gate and follow the route which crossesfields before coming out next to Itchenor Caravan Park.

Section 4Itchenor Caravan Park to Rookwood RoadAfter passing the Caravan Park go through the wooden gate and turn right onto Itchenor Road. Follow the road round to the right.Pass the church of St Nicholas on your right, 50 yards on turn left. Do not continue down the road to Itchenor Park Farm but takethe left turn which goes to the village hall and go through the small wooden gate. Follow the signed path until you come to ajunction with a concrete farm road. Turn left on this road and continue until you see the path on the right. The cycle routecontinues across the field, a gate at the other end takes you through to Sheepwash Lane. Turn right onto Sheepwash Lane.This lane is used by vehicles and horses, please cycle with care. Continue until you come to Rookwood Road.

Section 5Rookwood Road to East HeadTurn right onto Rookwood Road. This is abusy road, please cycle with care and watchout for traffic. You will pass a small row ofshops, continue on and turn right into PoundRoad. Pass the public toilets on your left andbear left onto the road that takes you down tothe West Wittering beach car park. This roadcan be very busy on summer weekends withtraffic queuing to get into the car park. Followthe road right down to the car park entrance.Cycle through the car park to the far end. Atthe end proceed on foot through the five-bargate and onto East Head.

AmenitiesCar parking - at West Wittering beach car parksee www.westwitteringbeach.co.uk for details.Shops - a selection of general stores onRookwood Road.Toilets - public toilets in Pound Road and at thebeach car park.Pubs & Cafes - the Old House at Home onRookwood Road. The Beach House onRookwood Road. Various food outlets at thebeach car park. The Ship Inn at Itchenor(continue past the church and along theItchenor Road).

Salterns Way is an 18km cycleroute from the centre ofChichester to the sand dunes ofEast Head. The route follows ruralroads and cycle paths through thecountryside. It has been fundedby the Heritage Lottery Fund andis managed by ChichesterHarbour Conservancy.

Map reproduced from or based upon 2008 Ordnance Survey material with permission of the Controllerof HMSO © Crown Copyright reserved. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and maylead to prosecution or civil proceedings West Sussex County Council Licence No. 100023447.

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Users of the Salterns Way do so at their own risk.Chichester Harbour Conservancy do not acceptany responsibility for any loss, damage or injury,howsoever caused, arising directly or indirectlyfrom use of the Salterns Way cycle route.

Keep safe, be courteous and enjoy your journey on the Salterns Way Cycle Route

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