Rolls-Royce Opens Newly Surfaced Footpath 416 for Year-Round Access

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has officially reopened Footpath 416, linking the villages of Westerton and Westhampnett in West Sussex, with a new all-weather surface.

The upgrade, which coincided with the start of the school year, provides a fully accessible route for the first time, offering a safe, traffic-free path for children walking to The March CE Primary School in Westhampnett.

For years, Footpath 416 had been difficult to navigate in winter due to mud and poor conditions, making it inaccessible to those with limited mobility.

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Thanks to funding from Rolls-Royce, the footpath has been resurfaced, transforming it into a year-round asset for the local community. The upgrade also retains the footpath’s traditional character within the surrounding landscape.

Andrew Ball, Head of Corporate Relations and Heritage at Rolls-Royce, said, “The new surface transforms this public right of way into a year-round community asset with vastly increased accessibility, while retaining its fundamental vernacular character.”

The opening of the newly surfaced path is the latest contribution from Rolls-Royce to the local community, going beyond the requirements tied to the marque’s new site extension. In collaboration with local councils and residents, the resurfacing was completed entirely at the company’s expense.

The path will soon connect with Footpath 417, creating a “clean boot” circular walking route around the Parish.

The newly accessible path is part of a broader project to enhance the environment and benefit the community as Rolls-Royce expands its Goodwood site, which supports over 2,500 jobs locally and contributes significantly to the UK economy.

The extension to the Goodwood facility, the first major change since its 2003 opening, plays a critical role in Rolls-Royce’s long-term sustainability, both locally and nationwide.

Source: Rolls-Royce Funds New Accessible Footpath to Benefit Local Community