New Lipchis Way
A 38-mile long-distance walk in Hampshire and West Sussex featuring the Western Weald, South Downs, and Sussex coastal plain. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SU 842 309
Distance: 38 miles (61 km)
Time: 15–19 hours
Duration: 3–4 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000):
OL8 Chichester, South Harting and Selsey
OL10 Arundel, Pulborough, Worthing and Bognor Regis
OL33 Haslemere and Petersfield
Summary
The New Lipchis Way is a long-distance footpath that runs from Liphook in Hampshire to West Wittering in West Sussex. Running north–south across the Western Weald and South Downs to the Sussex coastal plain and Chichester Harbour, the path crosses several geological rock strata along with their associated soils and habitats.
Landmarks on or near the route include Elmers Marsh, Woolbeding Common, Midhurst, Cowdray Castle ruins, Heyshott, Levin Down, Singleton, Goodwood Racecourse, The Trundle Hill Fort (St Roche’s Hill), Mid Lavant, Chichester (including the Cathedral and city walls), Hunstan, Chichester Channel, West Itchenor, and Chichester Harbour at West Wittering.