Holiday Rentals in Hunston: Towpath and Pilgrimage Route

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The Chichester Canal is a clear point of reference for Hunston: it runs alongside the parish, is navigable through Hunston for one stretch and offers its own perspective on foot via the towpath. There is also a footpath through Hunston Copse, the Chichester950 Pilgrimage Route and distinctive architectural features. The gentle, four-mile canal walk and the nine-mile pilgrimage route offer different scales of outing. This makes it easy to tailor a stay to the landscape, walking distance or cultural interests.

Canal and Woodland

The north-western part of Hunston parish lies alongside the Chichester Canal; the canal is navigable through Hunston from Chichester Basin to Donnington Road (B2201). It is also designated a Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI); this designation indicates its importance for nature conservation. Hunston Copse is considered ancient woodland. The FLOW Trail in Hunston includes a public footpath through Hunston Copse. This offers a choice of two landscapes: the canal and its towpath, or a footpath through woodland.

Walks and Pilgrimage Route

The two routes can be distinguished by their length and course. The towpath beside the Chichester Canal is a gentle, four-mile walk between Chichester Basin and Chichester Marina, passing Hunston Bridge. The Chichester950 Pilgrimage Route is nine miles long; in Hunston, it passes through the historic manor house and by St Leodegar’s Church, then follows the canal towards Chichester. At nine miles compared with four, the pilgrimage route is more than twice as long. The landmarks differ too: Hunston Bridge on the towpath, and the manor house and St Leodegar’s on the Chichester950 route.

Church and Architectural Features

At St Leodegar’s, the date of construction and the medieval connection should be distinguished: the present church building in Hunston dates from 1885. Its unusual dedication may be connected with Lessay Abbey in Normandy, which acquired the church in 1105. The dates refer to different events: 1105 relates to the acquisition of the church, while 1885 is the date of the present building. Flagstones offers a different architectural feature: the house has a rendered exterior, a cornice with modillions and a tiled hipped roof. The cornice forms the upper edge of the facade; modillions are small brackets on it, while a hipped roof slopes down on several sides. Together, these examples illustrate different aspects of local architectural history: a chronological perspective on St Leodegar’s and specific exterior features at Flagstones.

Plan Your Adventure Golf Visit

Chichester Golf Club in Hunston has an 18-hole adventure golf course. Booking and payment must be completed online before arrival. Check the latest guidance in advance, as the process may change. While the routes can be compared by length and course, adventure golf requires a separate planning step: booking and paying online before arrival.

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