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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

02:44

10.8km

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: May 26, 2026

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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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3.39 km

View of Chichester Cathedral from the Chichester Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

He must have painted it right here given the view of the cathedral!

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4.01 km

Chichester Canal

Highlight • Trail

Very relaxing walk along the canal.

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5.18 km

Chichester Canal Basin

Highlight • River

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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8.61 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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9.10 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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9.41 km

Chichester Canal

Lake

10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.18 km

723 m

391 m

118 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.19 km

1.57 km

391 m

344 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 12 August

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Chichester Marina – Chichester Canal loop from Birdham

Chichester Marina

Chichester Canal Towpath (Birdham Greenway)

View of Chichester Cathedral from the Chichester Canal

Chichester Canal

Butterfly Sculpture

Chichester Canal Basin

Chichester Canal

Chichester Canal

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