Spindrift Park, Pagham

Introduction

On this page you can find information on:

  • Your local surroundings (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

This information is correct as of November 2024.

Your local surroundings

Your new home is located nearby to a number of local amenities and facilities in Pagham as shown in the local area map. Your home is also approximately 4.4km from Bognor Regis Town Centre.

Map of the area

Vouchers

  • To help you travel sustainably, Bellway Homes have partnered with Halfords and Stagecoach to offer you a £150 travel voucher! (one claim per household)
  • To claim your voucher contact us at travelplan@paulbashammassociates.com

Local Pedestrian Network

  • Benefits of walking
    • 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
  • Your closest schools are Rose Green Junior and Infant Schools, which can be accessed via footways provided from your new home along the residential roads. The routes are shown below with the dark blue carrying on to the junior school and the light blue to the infant school.
  • Public Rights of Way Map- There are a number of PRoW routes within the vicinity of your new home! These are shown below in the map.

Local Walking Groups

  • Chichester HeartSmart Walks – are free, fun and full of local beauty. The walks are led by volunteers and cater for all ages and abilities. The walks offer opportunities to exercise and meet new people in a safe and friendly environment. Dogs are also welcome so why not join today!
  • Ramblers – Come and be part of Britain’s biggest walking charity. Join the Southwest group and become a member of the Ramblers Association. Walks vary between distance, pace and difficulty so you can choose the best for you. Visit www.ramblers.org.uk for information on when the next walks are in your local area

Local Cycle Network

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

The South Coast Cycle Route is located 500 metres north of your new home, a 160-mile route! It provides a route between Southampton to Dover along England’s south coast.  It also connects to the National Cycle Route 2 east of the site along the seafront.

Local Cycling Groups

  • Cycling Bognor is part of We Are Cycling UK. It runs social bike rides from London Road Car Park in Bognor.  Membership is £4, with rides varying in distance but pace of the slowest.
  • Bognor Regis Cycling Club has weekly Sunday club rides

To find out more on these clubs and more visit: https://www.cyclinguk.org/group/cycle-bognor and https://bognorregiscyclingclub.org/club-rides/.

Local Bike Shops

  • Bognor bike hub is located c.4km from the site around a 12-minute cycle.
  • There are two Halfords located a similar distance from your new home!
    • Chichester is a 20-minute cycle (7km away)
    • Bognor Regis is a 19-minute cycle (5.9km away).

Travel by Bus

  • Your nearest bus stops are Hook Lane and Lodsworth Road.
  • The nearest bus stop to Spindrift Park for the Stagecoach 600 service to Bognor Regis and Chichester is Hook Lane. This is a 4-minute walk from the southern footway access of the development. Stagecoach 600 operates every 20/30 minutes Monday-Saturday and 30 minutes on Sundays.
  • Lodsworth Road is the closest bus stop for the Stagecoach 62 service to Bognor Retail Park. This service operates 3 times a day Monday-Saturday at 09:07, 11:07 and 13:07. No service on Sundays.
  • Stagecoach bus app – download the app to buy tickets, check bus services and much more!
  • The government’s £2 bus fare initiative is ending on 31st December 2024. This will be replaced from 1st January with a £3 bus fare cap until the end of 2025. This will save bus users up to 80% on some routes!

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.

Offers & Savings (Stagecoach)

  • Flexi travel (Save up to 20%)
  • Ideal if you do not need travel every day
  • Unlimited travel all day and used anytime within 12 months. Choice of Bundle of 5 or 10 DayRiders
  • Student & Young Tickets (Up to 40% for student and young people)
  • Valid ID is needed for students and may be needed for under 19s youth ticket
  • Choice of single, day, Flexi, 7-day and 28-day tickets.

More information visit: www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/national

Claim Your Voucher!

Travel by Rail

  • Bognor Regis Railway Station (BOG) is located approximately 5.1 km (16-minute cycle ride) east of your home.
  • Chichester Railway Station (CCH) is a 28-minute cycle north of your home.
  • Southern Railways run both stations, providing key services to Barnham, Crawley, Gatwick Airport and London Victoria. Chichester has other services including to Southampton Central, Portsmouth Harbour and Brighton.
  • Both railway stations offer a range of facilities – 180+ cycle parking, WiFi, CCTV, ticket office, customer help point.
  • To find out more and book your next trip visit: https://www.southernrailway.com/

Offers & Savings

  • Purchasing a Network Railcard will give you up to a 1/3 off rail fares across the southeast (inc. London). Visit www.network-railcard.co.uk.
  • Network Rail offers a variety of railcards which provide discounted train travel across 16 counties (inc. London). These include:
    • 16-25 Railcard
    • 26-30 Railcard
    • Disabled Persons Railcard
    • Family & Friends Railcard
    • Network Railcard
    • Senior Railcard
  • 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

Why take the train?

  • Can relax or work on the go
  • Sometimes better value for money
  • Good for the planet
  • Faster!
  • Flexibility
  • Covered things go wrong (compensation etc)

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. 
    • West Sussex County Council’s scheme is part of the national Liftshare network. Find out more at www.westsussexcarshare.com  

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. The closest to your new home is Haven Church Farm. For more information please visit https://www.zap-map.com/ .

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