Chichester Marina – Chichester Canal loop from Birdham

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Chichester Marina – Chichester Canal loop from Birdham

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Chichester Marina – Chichester Canal loop from Birdham

02:35

10.3km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Chichester Harbour National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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32 m

Chichester Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Chichester Marina is wonderfully scenic, encapsulating the boating beauty of the south coast of England. The Boathouse Cafe sits on the waterside if you're looking to refuel in a tranquil setting.

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779 m

Chichester Canal Towpath (Birdham Greenway)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This part of the canal is unused and is a haven for wildlife. The tow path is passable at single bike width, gravel and flint.

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4.01 km

Chichester Canal

Highlight • Trail

Very relaxing walk along the canal.

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5.18 km

At four miles long, the Chichester Canal is a serene way to run between the town of Chichester and its marina in the harbour. It was built in the 1820s, during which a haul of 300 Roman coins were unearthed.

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8.53 km

Chichester Canal

Highlight • Trail

At four miles long, the Chichester Canal is a serene way to walk between the town of Chichester and its marina in the harbour. It was built in the 1820s, during which a haul of 300 Roman coins were unearthed.

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8.84 km

Chichester Canal

Lake

9.41 km

Lily Pad Waterway Trail

Highlight • Trail

This section is slippy and narrow. I fell twice and almost ended up in the water once!

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.69 km

723 m

391 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.19 km

1.00 km

391 m

344 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

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Comments

September 6, 2021,Chichester to Birdham

Peaceful canal walk. At the end, turn right and walk for a couple of hundred yards to reach bus stop. There was supposed to be one at the Sidlesham Road turning, but I couldn't see it!