How to get here
By car
Located just off A27, east to west, and A29, north to southParking: There are three car parks, all free: Park Lane, SU960077; Duke's Road, SU950073 and Bignor Hill, SU973129 SatNav: Park Lane car park, Easting 496062, Northing 107704; Duke's Road car park, Easting 495096, Northing 107320; Bignor Hill car park, Easting 497389, Northing 112934
By bus
Take the Compass 85A bus between Arundel and Chichester, alighting at Fontwell Village; take Orchard Way [opposite the bus stop] to the A27 underpass, then cross Duke's Road into Slindon Estate
By cycle
Numerous bridleways cross through Slindon Estate. South Downs Way and Monarchs Way (only accessible from eastern side) pass through the northern end of the estate. The relatively flat terrain through the woods makes for excellent off-road cycling
Facilities and access
General
• Toilets for patrons of the community shop/cafe: The Forge - and pub: The Spur
• Dogs welcome - much of the land is grazed, so must be kept under close control
• For refreshments try Slindon's community shop/cafe: The Forge (01243 814324) - and two local pubs; the George Inn (01243 814340) and The Spur (01243 814216)
• For places to stay; try Gumber Bothy for camping & its bunk barn; or for large groups Slindon Basecamp (bookings for both 01243 814484); or Slindon Camping and Caravan site (not NT) (01243 814387)
Family
• Slindon Park Wood is great for shorter walks, and captures all of the seasonal highlights
• Some of the footpaths on the northern end of the estate have stiles
Access
• The village and Slindon Park Woods are relatively well surfaced, and suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs