Bracklesham Grove, Bracklesham

The accessibility map below highlights the main amenities and points of interest that are within walking and cycling distance from your home.

Bracklesham Grove is located within a 22-minute walk (6-minute cycle) of Cakeham Road, East Wittering which provides a more comprehensive range of facilities and amenities including a pharmacy, local supermarkets, doctor’s surgery, post office, and dentist.

Don’t forget you also have a playground at Bracklesham Grove!

Walking has a number of benefits:

• I'ts free.
• Increasing your cardiovascular fitness
• Lowering anxiety and stress
• Boosting your energy and improving your mood
• Strengthening your bones, improving your balance and boosting your muscle power
• Environmentally friendly!

There are also a number of Public Rights of Way (PRoW) near you, with the closest along the southern tip of the site, providing a route to the seafront.

PRoW near you can be found on the iMap by visiting WSCC Website: www.westsussex.gov.uk/land-waste-and-housing/public-paths-and-the-countryside/public-rights-of-way/public-rights-of-way-imap/

Local Walking Groups

If you enjoy walking or would like to walk more often, why not join one of your local walking groups? This is a great way to find out about your local area and meet new people!

• Chichester HeartSmart Walks – There are two to three walks a week, led by volunteers and designed to cater for all! Meet new people in a friendly and safe environment. For more information visit: https://chichester.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk/topics/being-active/healthy-walks
• Ramblers Association – Britain’s biggest walking charity. Become a member of Ramblers association and join South Wessex Sussex group. For more information visit: http://www.ramblers.org.uk/

West Sussex County Council provides some easy walking trails. There are 14 easy countryside trails with booklets which can be printed for particular routes of interest. These can be found at: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/leisure-recreation-and-community/walking-horse-riding-and-cycling/easy-walking-trails/

Bracklesham and Chichester in general benefit from a gentle topography, making it attractive for everyone to get out on their bikes, no matter your age or ability. Your new home is only a 40-minute cycle from Chichester!

To help you out on planning your journey and where to explore, route maps are available from here. You can also use WSCC cycle journey planner https://cyclejourneyplanner.westsussex.gov.uk/.

National Cycle Route (NCR) runs from Selsey to West Dean and NCR 2 runs from Dover all the way to Plymouth. You can join it from Chichester and then just complete a small ride to Emsworth or Havant, or carry on into Portsmouth.

Cycle routes available in the wider area can be found at https://www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/national-cycle-network/. The blue lines show the West Wittering cycle route which a map of can be found here: www.chichester.gov.uk/media/9542/West-Wittering-Salterns-Way-Leisure-Cycle-Route/pdf/West_Witterings.pdf

If you are new to cycling or want to join like-minded people, why not join a cycling group? Cycle Bognor is part of Cycling UK. They run numerous weekly rides which vary in distance. To become a member or for more information visit: https://www.cyclinguk.org/group/cycle-bognor

You can also undertake bike ability training offered by WSCC which you will have the opportunity redeem through one of the vouchers offered to you. Find out more here: https://schools.westsussex.gov.uk/Services/3147.

As the local bus network offers convenient routes with frequent services to most local destinations, could this be the travel mode for you?

Don’t forget! The Department for Transport’s £3 bus fare scheme is running until March 2027.

Why take the bus?

• The walk to and from the bus stop is a great way to incorporate some physical activity into your daily routine.
• Relax and read a book whilst you travel to your destination.
• Season tickets offer unlimited travel on services and can prove cheaper than running a car.

Where is your local stop?

Buses run regularly throughout the day, so whether you need to get to work, the shops, or pick up the children from school, the bus provides an alternative to a private car, with bus stops 2-minute walk (160m's) from your home.

Nearest bus stops are Holdens Farm Caravan Park and Clappers Lane, which serve the number 52 & 53 buses which travels to East and West Wittering and Chichester

Further information on public transport and bus services in your area can be found at:

• www.westsussex.gov.uk/publictransport
• https://www.stagecoachbus.com/

Download the Stagecoach Bus App for access to live maps and bus tracking, journey planning and mobile bus tickets! Find out more information here: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/national/stagecoachbusapp

Why take the train?

• Taking the train means you can work on the go or relax without the stress of driving and parking.
• It’s good for the planet; trainline will show you how much C02 you saved based on your journeys!
• It can be faster than travelling by road.

Chichester Railway Station (CCH) is located 10km northwest of your home and is accessible via a 30-minute cycle or by bus routes 52 and 53, taking around 40 minutes. Chichester Railway Station has great access to lots of stations including Portsmouth Harbour, Southampton Central, and Brighton. The station provides a train ramp if needed and has step-free access to platforms. Chichester has 202 spaces for car parking and 180 bike storage spaces.

More information about Chichester Railway Station can be found here: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/chichester/

Bognor Regis Railway Station (BOG) is located approximately 17.7 km east of your home at Bracklesham Grove. The station is operated by Southern Railway and provides a service to Littlehampton, Brighton, London Victoria (1hr 49), and Barnham. Bognor Regis has 95 car parking spaces,184 bike storage spaces, and step-free access.

More information about Bognor Regis Railway Station can be found here: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/bognor-regis/

National Rail offers a text service for travellers on the move. More information can be found https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/1954.aspx?query=dep%20BSK.

You can also create a pocket timetable: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-information/timetables/create-your-own-timetable/, which allows you to create a personalised timetable for up to 3 selected departures and/or arrivals including Mondays-Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The timetable can be downloaded as a PDF and printed.

Railcard

You can also save money on rail travel when you purchase a Network Railcard. Railcards have an annual cost of £35 and can save you up to 1/3 off most rail fares (subject to Terms and Conditions). For more information and to purchase your railcard visit: https://www.network-railcard.co.uk/.

The following link provides a free resource tool to plan a seamless journey while travelling with your bike. Visit: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/on-the-train/train-travel-with-bicycles/

Car Sharing

If you like driving and you can’t see any alternative way to travel, why not try to save some money and reduce environmental impacts by joining the West Sussex Car Sharing scheme? This is a well-established scheme that can help you to meet new people in your neighbourhood and save money at the same time. Why not visit https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/travel-and-public-transport/travelwise-sustainable-transport/join-a-car-sharing-scheme/ to find out more? 

Electric Vehicles

Considering the national move towards hybrid and electric vehicles in the coming years, now is the time to make the switch and go electric!

Electric and hybrid vehicles are more affordable than you think and can offer remarkable benefits such as:

• Lower/no fuel costs.
• Lower/no emissions tax.
• Lower maintenance costs.
• Eco-friendly with no emissions.

Electric Vehicle Charging Points in Your Area

There are electric vehicle charging points available in your local area at the following locations:

• Connected Kerb Charging Station, Stocks Lane.
• Connected Kerb Charging Station, Northern Crescent.
• Pod Point Charging Station, Azara Parade.

To see a map of all nearby charging points with information on charger type and speed, along with user ratings, visit: http://www.zap-map.com/

Green Driving Tips:

• Keep your car in good working order, including the tyres.
• Reduce unnecessary weight including roof racks.
• Reduce air resistance.
• Keep air conditioning and heating to a minimum.
• Brake and accelerate gently.
• Plan your trip to drive the shortest route.
• Drive in the correct gear (high gear for low revs).
• When possible, leave the car at home and walk, cycle, or take public transport instead!