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Guildford Group

We are the Guildford Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Starting from Emsworth, we make our way through the town to Thorney Island which is effectively a peninsula that juts into Chichester harbour. It is separated from the mainland by a narrow channel called the Great Deep. The island is great for wildlife especially the southern tip which is an RSPB nature reserve, so great for bird and wildlife spotters.  There are no stiles and dogs are very welcome.
Please bring a picnic lunch, snacks and drinks.  The footpath has just recently reopened following flood damage in October 2023

Saturday, 30 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.4km / 10.2mi
Ascent:
15.2m / 50ft
Type:
circular

There are many places to eat and drink in Emsworth, but no facilities on Thorney Island.  Parking is on-street in Beach Road Emsworth.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 74148 05363
Nearest postcode:
PO10 7HS
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Start time:
10:00 am

Southern end of Beach Road. There is usually plenty of free on-street parking. Travel time from Guildford Cathedral is 40 minutes.

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