Fairway Gardens, Rustington

Fairway Gardens, Angerming

Introduction

On this page you can find information on:

  • Your local area (inc. map)
  • Sustainable Travel Voucher
  • Walking opportunities
  • Cycling opportunities
  • Travel by bus – routes and service information
  • Travel by rail – station facilities, ticket and service information
  • Car Travel options

This information is correct as of November 2024.

Your local area –

Map of the area

FREE Sustainable Travel Voucher

To help you travel sustainably, Barratt Homes are offering each address either a £150 Halfords voucher for bicycle or cycle related purchases, or up to £150 towards Compass Travel bus tickets!

To see if you are eligible to claim your voucher contact us at travelplan@paulbashammassociates.com

Terms and Conditions are provided on the Useful Contacts page. The voucher is available once per address with each claimant able to choose from either a cycle or bus voucher.

Walking Opportunities

There are a number of walking routes near your new home. The Public Rights of Way Map is shown below with further information provided online on West Sussex County Council Website.

http://www.Angermingwalks.com details a selection of local walks to help you find a route that fits your ability level. They are also on facebook and instagram so keep an eye out for their next local adventure.

Arun-Adur Ramblers

The Ramblers is a charity that offers local walks as well as volunteering to keep footpaths and bridleways accessible. The Arun-Adur area extends from Shoreham to Littlehampton and inland to Pulborough.

Walks range from 5-10 miles but can increase occasionally, with two walks a week

Visit  https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/ramblers-groups/arun-adur-group to find out more.

Cycling Opportunities

  • Angmering Cycling Club is open to all levels and offers two rides as a taster to decide before joining.
  • If you need refresh or are new to cycling West Sussex County Council also provide one to one cycle training which covers all ages and abilities.
  • Your closest bike shop is Halfords Rustington which is an 8-minute walk from your new home!

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

Travel by Bus

Why take the bus?

  • The walk to and from the bus 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

The nearest bus stops to your new home is Manor Retail Park bus stop. This is approximately a 4-minute walk. Additional services are provided a 15–18-minute walk at either Angmering Railway Station Bus Stop, or Summerlea Primary School Bus Stop. The services are provided by Compass Travel and Stagecoach. These include:

  • Service 12 operated by Compass Travel [Littlehampton-Rustington-East Preston]
  • Service 9 operated by Stagecoach from Anmering Railway Station [Holmbush Shopping Centre-Arundel]
  • Service 700 Coastliner operated by Stagecoach from Summerlea School. [Brighton-Wick]

To find out about the services visit:

The Department for Transport’s £2 bus fare scheme has been extended – now ending on the 31st December 2024, after which will increase to £3. We will provide further information when this is updated.

Travel by Rail

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.

Angmering Station (ANG) is approximately 1.2km from your home, which is a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute cycle away

Network Railcard & More !

  • Purchasing a Network Railcard will give you up to a 1/3 off rail fares across 16 counties (inc. London). Visit: www.network-railcard.co.uk
  • If you’re a keen cyclist and fancy getting the train, then plan your journey with PlusBike. It’s a free resource tool with all the information you need to plan a stress free journey, visit plusbike.nationalrail.co.uk

Car Travel Options

  • Car Sharing
    • Save money by sharing costs with other people – a commuter can typically save around £1,000 a year by car-sharing. Reduce stress and cut your carbon footprint at the same time. 

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 ( https://www.zap-map.com/) provides useful information on public charging points. The closest ones to your new home are:

  • Rustington SF Connect
  • Rustington Retail Park
  • Waitrose Arun

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

Taxi- There are some options near your new home for taxi’s to utilize instead of using your car. These include:  

  • Angmering Station Taxis – 01903 773366
  • Rustington Taxis – 01903 774544