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Itchenor–Bosham Ferry – View of Bosham Village loop from Chichester

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Itchenor–Bosham Ferry – View of Bosham Village loop from Chichester

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Itchenor–Bosham Ferry – View of Bosham Village loop from Chichester

02:23

39.9km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 27.1 km for 398 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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354 m

Chichester Canal Basin

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Restoration projects around the Chichester Ship Canal mean that the Canal Basin is becoming increasingly popular. You can take boat trips from here along the canal, or join the many …

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370 m

Chichester Canal

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Chichester Canal is a ship canal and leisure waterway linking the historic city of Chichester to the sea. A narrow towpath runs alongside the canal, part of National Cycle Network …

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10.8 km

Sidlesham Quay, Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve

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Part of Pagham Harbour nature reserve, Sidlesham Quay is a pretty place to stop for a picnic with plenty of benches and open views over Pagham Harbour.

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27.1 km

Itchenor–Bosham Ferry

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Chichester Channel - a minor obstacle... and a minor ferry!

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29.5 km

View of Bosham Village

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Fabulously beautiful village best viewed from across the bay. Plenty of good eating and coffee at a price!

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29.8 km

Bosham Gorseway Path

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Nice to cycle over at low tide.

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30.2 km

Bosham Village and Shore, Chichester Harbour

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Shore Road floods each tide. Tide times are here: tidetimes.org.uk/bosham-tide-times

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38.5 km

Centurion Way

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This cycle and walking route follows the line of the old Chichester to Midhurst Railway line as far as West Dean. There are plans to extend it further, to link up with the South Downs Way.

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39.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

6.35 km

3.02 km

2.56 km

2.48 km

378 m

295 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

8.37 km

4.31 km

1.88 km

528 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

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Itchenor–Bosham Ferry – View of Bosham Village loop from Chichester

Chichester Canal Basin

Chichester Canal

Sidlesham Quay, Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve

Itchenor–Bosham Ferry

View of Bosham Village

Bosham Gorseway Path

Bosham Village and Shore, Chichester Harbour

Centurion Way

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