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: June 6, 2024

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Chichester Harbour AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.40 km

Thornham Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Substantial bridge for it's location, great views, even in the rain!

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2.81 km

Thorney Island Perimeter Trail

Highlight • Natural

Thorney Island is a military base but is open to hikers who can walk around its perimeter. You have to request access at the gate through an intercom where you …

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4.61 km

St Nicholas Church, West Thorney

Highlight • Religious Site

A very old church with an interesting mix of war graves. Beautifully tranquil right by the sea. Only accessible on foot unless you are in the military.

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6.16 km

Longmere Point Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The southern tip of Thorney Island, Longmere Point affords wonderful views over Chichester Harbour and West Wittering. There is a lovely sandy beach here, too.

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6.60 km

Pilsea Island Beach

Highlight • Natural

Check the tide times, but lovely sandy beach and shallow water at low tide.

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8.83 km

View of Chichester Harbour Entrance

Highlight • Natural Monument

From Marker Point there are wide ranging views of Chichester Harbour across the Emsworth Channel.

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14.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

2.97 km

485 m

206 m

183 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

693 m

548 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thornham Bridge

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St Nicholas Church, West Thorney

Longmere Point Beach

Pilsea Island Beach

View of Chichester Harbour Entrance

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