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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group aimed at people in their 20s - 30s. No need to book, just turn up!

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Route starts by following Chichester Canal, and then continues along the shores of Chichester Harbour, a large natural harbour with nice views. Last part of the route goes around the sandy East Head peninsula and onto West Wittering beach. Swim/paddle option depending on weather!

Pub stop at end in West Wittering, and pub stop during the walk for drinks only. Please bring a packed lunch.

Terrain: Canalside, coast path, woods, beach

Travel: Take the 9:35 from London Victoria (Clapham Junction 9:42, East Croydon 9:53), arrive Chichester at 11:07. Meet outside the southern entrance to Chichester Railway Station.

Buy a return to Chichester.

First part of journey back from West Wittering is by bus, route 52 or 53 to Chichester from outside The Wittering pub. Buses take 20-30 min and run approximately half hourly.

Saturday, 27 September 2025
Start time:
11:10 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
30m / 98ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 85880 04301
Nearest postcode:
PO19 8DL
what3words:
eating.degree.retail
Start time:
11:10 am

Chichester station (south entrance)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SZ 77951 98447
Nearest postcode:
PO20 8AD
what3words:
vegetable.burying.doses
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm

West Wittering Beach bus stop, opposite The Wittering pub

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking