Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, in partnership with the Goodwood Estate, has introduced a new permissive path connecting the villages of Halnaker and Lavant. This initiative enhances local connectivity, providing a safer and more scenic walking route for residents.
The path, part of Rolls-Royce’s environmental collaboration with Goodwood, links two existing public rights of way (PRoW). It offers an alternative to road walking, enriched by the surrounding 65,000 trees that support local wildlife habitats. The route is accessible to all, including those with restricted mobility.
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Andrew Ball, Head of Corporate Relations and Heritage at Rolls-Royce, stated, “This new path, part of our extended partnership with Goodwood Estate, facilitates safer and easier travel between Halnaker and Lavant. It’s a community asset that enhances our local landscape.”
The path complements the 46 miles of public access already available on Goodwood Estate, adding to the UK’s extensive network of footpaths. Officially a permissive path, it provides public access without establishing a legal right of way. This initiative is part of a broader effort to connect wildlife corridors from Chichester Harbour through the South Downs National Park.
Planted alongside the path are native broadleaf species such as oak, beech, and field maple, as well as non-native trees like the zelkova. These trees create habitats for rare mammals, birds, and invertebrates, contributing to the biodiversity of the area.
The path, surfaced with grass, takes about an hour to walk and was inaugurated by Susan Nel, Rolls-Royce Community Liaison Officer, and Chris Woodgate, CEO of The Goodwood Group. This new route represents a significant enhancement to the local environment and community infrastructure.
Source: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and Goodwood Estate Unveil New Permissive Footpath
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