A walk around Chichester Channel(Local grade A)

Meon Group

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Overview

The walk route is from Bosham east to Fishbourne, south to Apuldram and Chichester Marina, west to Westlands and Oldhouse Farm. Then south to West Wittering, north along the coast to West Itchenor, across the channel on the Ferry then north along the coast(tide permitting) back to Bosham.

Sunday, 10 August 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 24.9km / 15.5mi
Ascent:: 24.7m / 81ft
Type:: circular

OS map OL8.

The car park in Bosham costs £4.90 for 6 hours and £5.50 over 6 hours.

The ferry price is £3 per person.

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 80646 03991
Nearest postcode:: PO18 8HZ
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Park and meet in the car park off Anchor Lane in Bosham.* This is a pay and display car park (£4.90 up to 6 hours, £5.50 over 6 hours)

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