| Coordinates: | 50.971, -0.864 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 79 19 |
| Dialling code: | 01730 (Petersfield) |
East Harting is a small rural hamlet in the historic Harting parish within the Chichester district of West Sussex, set on the rolling chalk of the South Downs National Park. The settlement is clustered around lanes and farms with views across Harting Downs, and is linked by footpaths to neighbouring villages such as South Harting and market towns like Midhurst and Petersfield.
Historically agricultural with medieval roots, East Harting retains a farming character alongside a commuter presence who travel to Chichester and further afield; the locality is prized for its chalk grassland, historic cottages and a conservation-minded community. Social life tends to centre on village halls, local pubs and seasonal events, while the landscape draws walkers and nature lovers exploring the South Downs National Park.
GU31 5LU, GU31 5NA, GU31 5NE, GU31 5LZ, GU31 5LY, GU31 5LX, GU31 5NB, GU31 5LT