Welcome to Eastergate Park, Fontwell Avenue Travel Plan Site.
This page is designed to give you the best, easiest and most up-to-date information about travel and facilities in your area in order to make the most of what it has to offer! On this page you can find information relating to:
- Your local area (inc. Map)
- Local pedestrian network
- Local cycle network
- Travel by bus – routes and service information
- Travel by rail – station facilities, ticket and service information
- Car Travel options
Much of the information is provided through direct links to other websites, ensuring that the information we give, and you use, is up to date.
Your local area (inc. Map)
Chichester and Arundel are both around a 30-minute cycle away, with Barnham, Eastergate and Westergate amenities being located around 5-10 minutes from the site and also offers a wide range of services and shops. The accessibility map below highlights all of the major amenities and points of interest that can be found in the vicinity of your home.
Voucher
You also have the opportunity to claim your £150 travel vouchers either as a bus or cycle voucher. This is available once per address. To confirm if your address is eligible for a voucher and to obtain the terms and conditions, please email your name, address and preferred voucher to travelplan@paulbashamassociates.com.
- Cycle- Halfords voucher for a bike or cycling equipment
- Bus- Compass Bus Ticket x 5
For full terms and conditions click here.
Local Pedestrian Network
Why not start by walking for small journeys and make it part of your everyday life! Visit walkingforhealth.org.uk for info!
There are many benefits to walking which include;
- Increasing your cardiovascular fitness
- Boosting your energy and improving your mood
- Strengthening your bones, improving your balance, and boosting your muscle power
- Good for your mental and physical health
- Great way to include physical activity into your daily routine and save money!
Your new home is located near a number of footways and Public Rights of Way. These are presented in the map below, showing how these routes can provide access to your nearest bus and rail stations.
South West Sussex Ramblers
South West Sussex Ramblers are part of the national Ramblers Association, providing walks near your new home in Chester, Slindon and Arundel.
You are also encouraged to car share or use public transport to reach the start, so what better way to get active and make new friends!
More information visit: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/south-west-sussex
National Trust walks in Sussex can also be found at: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/walking?campid=ppc_lse_regional_google_Walks&dfaid=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI07XDg8yA_QIVwrHtCh2SYgDAEAAYASAAEgLb6PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#cb-225255084
Local Cycle Network
The cycle routes near your new home are presented below including local cycle route and National Cycle Routes (NCR). The local cycle route near your home is the Barnham to Walberton cycle path which is a 2km trail. This provides a connection near to the NCR route 2 near Bognor Regis. Route 2 also can be joined in Chichester. While route 88 runs from Chichester to West Dean.
The Benefits of Cycling!
- It saves you money
- It’s an easy way to build physical activity into your daily routine
- It’s good for your mental health
- Cycling can play a huge part in tackling air pollution
- Fresh air, freedom and fun
Why not explore and try one of the routes near you today!
Don’t forget you can claim your £150 voucher and use it to buy a bike or cycling equipment from your nearest Halfords store!
Travel by Bus
Compass Travel are taking part in the £3 Single Fares cap offer until the 31st December 2025, this is not valid on all services though so it is important to check before you travel.
Children under 5 travel free. Child tickets can be issued of those aged 5-15 years old inclusive.
When booking a ticket it is worth checking the price of a return compared to a single in order to save as much as possible.
Compass Bus Travel Takes contactless card payments – Apple pay or Google Pay.
Your closest bus stop is located c. 280m from your new home at Level Mare Lane on Fontwell Avenue. Other services are provided from Ivy Lane which is located c.1km on Westergate Street. Regular bus services provide links to Chichester, Arundel and Westergate.
Allows for seamless train and bus travel at discount (www.plusbus.info)
Further information on offers is provided at: https://www.compass-travel.co.uk/tickets-and-passes/
Key services are provided in the tables below:
| Level Mare Lane | Monday to Friday |
| 85 (Arundel- Fontwell- Chichester) | Arundel- Chichester (08:13, 12:13, 16:13) Chichester- Arundel (9:29, 11:11, 15:19) |
| 500 (Littlehampton- Chichester) | 05:51 – 00:24 Every Half an Hour |
| Ivy Lane (opp) | Monday to Saturday |
| 66A Bognor Regis- Yapton | (10:32, 15:05, 17:54) |
| 66c- Bognor Regis- Yapton | (08:32, 12:51, 16:49) |
Travel by rail
Barnham Railway Station is located approximately 2.7 km from your home; accessible within a 34-minute walk or a 9-minute cycle. Providing regular services to Portsmouth & Southsea, Southampton Central, London Victoria, Brighton, and Bognor Regis.
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.
Station Facilities
- 62 cycle storage spaces with CCTV
- 130 car parking spaces and 2 accessible
- Step free access
- Toilets
- ATM machine
- Waiting room
- WiFi
PlusBike- It’s a free resource tool with all the information you need to plan a stress-free journey, visit plusbike.nationalrail.co.uk
Network Railcard- Purchasing a Network Railcard will give you up to a 1/3 off rail fares and will allow you to travel across 16 counties (inc. London). Visit www.network-railcard.co.uk
Car Travel Options
Car Sharing
Liftshare – West Sussex car share is part of the liftshare network. It is a great way to get around your local area for day trips or work events at a fraction of the price. A commuter can typically save around £1,000 a year by carsharing. Reduce stress and cut your carbon footprint at the same time.
If not why not switch to hybrid of electric vehicles, and start saving money today!
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.
Zapmap provides useful information on public charging points. Visit: https://www.zap-map.com/
Electric charging points near to your home:
- Shell Recharge Charging Station & Chargemaster Charging Station (Arundel Road)
- PodPoint Charging Station Barnham Railway Station
Efficient Driving Tips
Still need to drive your own car? There are many ways to help your fuel efficiency, which in turn saves you money on your fuel bill. Why not try some of the following techniques:
- Remove unnecessary weight from your car such as roof racks or boxes
- Avoid breaking and accelerating hard by driving smoothly
- Limit the use of your air conditioning
- Check your tyres are fully inflated
- Stick to the speed limit – speeding often leads to higher fuel consumption
Useful Contacts
The useful contacts page provides a number of links for sustainable travel including public transport and car share. While, specific links for your local area are provided below.
- Local council page for walking https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/land-waste-and-housing/public-paths-and-the-countryside/public-rights-of-way/public-rights-of-way-imap/imap/
- Local council page for cycling: https://cyclejourneyplanner.westsussex.gov.uk
- West Sussex Car Share https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/media/2737/west_sussex_car_share_leaflet-1.pdf
Sustainable Travel Events
| Sustainable Travel Event | Dates |
| The Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel | 24th March – 4th April 2025 |
| National Walking Month | 1st – 31st May 2025 |
| Paths for All Spring Step Count Challenge | TBC |
| Walk to School Week | 16th – 20th May 2025 |
| Bike Week | 10th – 16th June 2025 |
| Great Big Green Week | 8th – 16th June 2025 |
| Cycle September | 1st – 30th September 2025 |
| International Walk to School Month | 1st – 31st October 2025 |
| Paths for All Autumn Step Count Challenge | TBC |
| Seal Safari on Solar Heritage (Chichester Harbour) – Solar Boat Trip | 28th September 2025, at 10:00AM |
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