Welcome to the Travel Newsletter for The Hedgerows, organised by your Travel Plan Co-ordinator. The Hedgerows Travel Plan is currently in its third year of operation with this newsletter being one of the measures provided by the Travel Plan to advise residents on their options to travel sustainably. This newsletter will provide an update to the travel information previously provided in your Travel Information Pack, as well as dates for your diary to take part in national sustainable travel events.
Travel Information Update
Walking
Walking offers the greatest potential to replace short car and public transport trips, particularly those under a 2km distance. It provides a healthy alternative to the private car and typically forms a component of many journeys made by public transport or by car.
The Hedgerows provides direct walking links with connections around the site and to the local area. Within The Hedgerows green areas containing grass, parks, wooded areas, public gardens and benches are provided. Surrounding The Hedgerows, it is easy to walk to a range of local facilities with pavements and walking links provided along local roads to ensure you can easily and safely walk around the town and access many local facilities on foot.
You can walk to many local facilities within a 30-minute period from The Hedgerows.
Benefits of Walking
Walking is a great form of exercise and can reduce the risk of heart disease.
Walking is a completely environmentally friendly activity.
Walking is an important form of sustainable transport which costs nothing and offers a wide range of benefits to you and the community.
Cycling
The Hedgerows, and the surrounding areas are beautiful places to ride your bike with a wide variety of scenery and designated traffic-free routes.
You can cycle to all the facilities in the local area within around a 30-minute ride, including the South Downs National Park!
For more information on cycling, visit the Sustrans website for lots of information on routes, health benefits and safety tips: www.sustrans.org.uk
Benefits of Cycling
Cycling is sociable – it provides a fantastic way to share some time with friends and family.
Cycling is ‘green’ – you can feel good about doing your bit for the environment.
Cycling is quick – for short journeys under 5 miles cycling is usually the fastest way to get around – and you won’t get stuck in traffic.
Cycling is cheap – no bus, train or season tickets required.
Cycling is convenient – it gets you ‘door-to-door’, with a guaranteed arrival time.
Cycling is fun – and helps you explore your local environment.
Travel by Bus
Your nearest bus stops are located on Nyton Road and Fontwell Avenue. Depending on where you are located within The Hedgerows the stops are located within an approximate 4-minute walk (300m).
The following services are available from these bus stops:
66A / 66C (between Bognor Regis and Yapton)
85 / 85A (between Arundel and Chichester
500 (between Littlehampton and Chichester)
The table below summarises the local bus services with their days of operation, frequency, and time of the first and last services.
Service | Weekday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
66A / 66C | 08:34 / 17:56 (6 daily) | 08:34 / 17:56 (6 daily) | - |
85 / 85A | 08:14 / 16:59 (5 daily) | - | - |
500 | 05:38 / 00:24 (Half hourly) | 06:25 / 00:24 (Half hourly) | 07:25 / 00:24 (Hourly) |
Travel by Rail
Barnham Rail Station is located approximately 2.2km from The Hedgerows and is accessible within a 9-minute cycle or via the 66A / 66C bus services.
The station benefits from approximately three services per hour to London Victoria, with two services per hour calling at Portsmouth, Southampton and Brighton. An additional five services per hour to Bognor Regis and Chichester are also provided from Barnham Station.
The below image provides a summary of some of the key rail times from Barnham.
Upcoming Events
You can get involved with sustainable travel events that promote the opportunity to try out alternative and more sustainable modes of travel to your workplace or education centre. For more information and how to sign up to these events, please visit the websites below.
Bike Week June 2024 www.cyclinguk.org/bikeweek
National Clean Air Day June 2024 www.actionforcleanair.org.uk/campaigns/clean-airday
National Cycle to Work Day August 2024 www.cyclescheme.co.uk/cycletoworkday
World Car Free Day September, Annually www.cyclinguk.org/article/world-car-free-day
Road Safety Week November 2024 www.brake.org.uk/road-safety-week
10th Annual Sustainability Week March 2025 www.cleanairday.org.uk
Your Travel Plan Co-ordinator
Your annual newsletters are organised by your Tetra Tech Travel Plan Co-ordinator on behalf of Persimmon Homes. You can contact your Travel Plan Co-ordinator by email at: TravelPlanCoordinator@tetratech.com
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