Singleton, The Trundle, Goodwood and Charlton
A Walk Over Downs, to a Hill Fort, Beside Racing Turf and to an Open-Air Museum
This downland walk starts in the attractive old village of Singleton, climbs up onto the Downs to the highest point in the area, and skirts Goodwood Racecourse before descending to Charlton and back into Singleton. This is good walking country at any time of the year, but is perhaps best in summer when the countryside is a riot of colour. For centuries the Downs were mainly sheep pasture, but cereal production became a major land use during and after World War Two.
Start Point
Singleton Church
Grid Ref: SU 87800 13063
Total Distance
4.8 miles (7.8 km)
Total Climbing
180 metres
Estimated Time
2–3 hours
Difficulty Grade
Moderate
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
Essential paper map for exploring Chichester, South Harting and Selsey:
