West Ashling near Chichester

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Close to Chichester, on the vineyard at Ashling Park Estate, this is an ideal starting point for riding the Salterns Way around Chichester Harbour. Check out our self guided tours here

For more adventurous riders, West Ashling sits at the foot of the South Downs where the area around Kingley Vale is a particularly scenic part of the National Park with superb trails for electric (and normal) mountain bikes.

The Vineyard Cafe serves great coffee and cakes to get you started and you can enjoy a full day (or even a weekend) out with a ride followed by wine tasting and lunch or dinner at the restaurant.

For celebrations with friends or corporate gatherings with colleagues and clients, Ashling Park is an ideal events venue and we will be happy to help plan your day or stay.

Rentals at West Ashling must be pre-booked. Half and Full day bookings are possible. We have suggested routes and provide phone holders so that you can follow step-by-step navigation.

Ashling Park is fast becoming recognised as one of England's best vineyards, both as a wine producer and a place to visit, with wine tours, cafe, restaurant, a gin school and wonderful lodges for overnight stays.

There are numerous pubs and other places to eat and drink both around Chichester Harbour and on the South Downs rides that we will be happy to recommend based on your route.

waiting for the ferry — Bosham Itchenor Ferry

To the south lies the Saltern's Way, a 19km circular route around Chichester Harbour which takes in Bosham, Itchenor, Dell Quay and Fishbourne via flat bridleways and quiet country lanes with fabulous sea views.

There are lots of places to stop for a bite or drink along the way and the ferry crossing between Bosham and Itchenor is a highlight.

Do a half-day rental and come back for lunch or dinner, or make a day of it with a pub lunch en route.

eMTB riding in Kingley Vale Nature Reserve

To the north of Ashling Park lies Kingley Vale Nature Reserve, famous for its ancient yew trees and spectacular views. It also offers superb mountain biking with a huge network of bridleways.

We will be happy to suggest a route to suit, whether you are a first-time mountain biker or an experienced rider.