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Arun-Adur Group

We are the Arun-Adur 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

This walk takes in the area around Chichester Harbour, covering the villages of Dell Quay, Birdham, West Itchenor, Bosham and Fishbourne.  It also includes a ferry crossing from West Itchenor to Bosham which costs £3 per person. There will be shoreline views most of the way, showing yachts sailing in the harbour and some beautiful wooded areas offering photographic opportunities across the water. The walk is completely flat and includes some road and countryside walking.

Sunday, 20 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
32.3m / 106ft
Type:
circular

The parking at Dell Quay is along the length of the road, which has been improved recently. Please car share if possible. At the end of the walk, there will be the opportunity to stop for a cold drink at The Crown & Anchor on the terrace overlooking the sea.

This will be a leisurely but long walk.  There will be the opportunity to take more stops than normal, if needed.

Bring a picnic or use the cafe/pub facilities at West Itchenor and Bosham. Make sure to have ample water and suntan lotion. There are toilet facilities at Chichester Marina (Birdham), West Itchenor and Bosham.  No dogs.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 83615 02832
Nearest postcode:
PO20 7EE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Park at the side of Dell Quay Road. If it is a good sailing day, it will get busy so take the first parking place you find and then walk down to the Crown & Anchor to meet up.

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