SPORTS
Pulborough Lawn Bowls Club https://www.pulboroughbowlsclub.co.uk/welcome
Adjacent to the Sports and Social Club, Rectory Close
Roll-ups are on Mondays and Fridays from 6pm until dusk. Feel free to come along and try the game and if you like it, come and join us! The first 3 roll-ups are free for new players. We can provide you with some bowls until you have access to your own, but flat shoes, without grips, are required to walk on the green. If you find that you enjoy yourself, details of how to join us are on the Membership page of this site.
Cricket
Established in 1799, Pulborough Cricket Club show cased an admirable display of resilience and determination that has seen them rise from the brink of disbandment in 2022 to a position of success within the cricketing community.
Pulborough is actively looking for players to join for friendly matches.
- Weekly outdoor nets on Thursday evenings
- Open to all players 13 and over
- Volunteers needed, especially scorers and coaching staff
For more info, contact us: pulboroughcc@gmail.com
Cycling
Where can I find details of local mountain bike trails to ride?
Pulborough and the surrounding area offers a variety of mountain biking trails suitable for different skill levels and preferences:
Here are some of the top trails to explore:
South Downs Way: Washington to Ditchling Beacon: This trail is known for its stunning views and moderate climb, making it a favorite among mountain bikers.
The Downs Link: A shared-use path from the North Days Way at St Martha’s Hill, Surrey to Shoreham-By-Sea
Centurion Way Railway Path: A route from Chichester to West Dean
Coombelands Gravel Track – The ride can start at any of the Pulborough car parks.
Serpent Trail - The Serpent Trail is a beautiful long-distance footpath which starts at Haslemere High Street in Surrey and finishes at Petersfield Heath in Hampshire
The Monarch’s Way - The Sussex stretch is 45 miles in length and although it doesn’t come through Pulborough, the closest point where it can be joined is near to Amberley which is approx. 6 miles south of Pulborough.
The West Sussex Literary Trail – This trail starts in Horsham, West Sussex and finishes at Chichester Railway Station.
Adult Football
Youth Football
Stoolball
Stoolball is an ancient English game which has been played for over 500 years. It is the origin of baseball and perhaps cricket too, and is mentioned in Shakespeare’s ‘The Two Noble Kinsmen’. Stoolball is an exciting team sport, similar to Twenty20 cricket, where two teams compete to score the most runs. There are two wickets standing at shoulder height, about 14 metres apart. The bats are willow, with a round face and a long, sprung handle. The ball, small and hard, is bowled underarm towards one wicket.
Just like cricket, batsmen score by hitting the ball into the field and running between the two wickets. They can also hit the ball beyond a boundary line to score 4 or 6. Batsmen can be bowled, caught or run-out, or even body-before-wicket.
For information about Pulborough Stoolball contact: Jenny Hooper - Tel: