Chichester Marina – Chichester Cathedral loop from Birdham

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Chichester Marina – Chichester Cathedral loop from Birdham

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Chichester Marina – Chichester Cathedral loop from Birdham

03:24

13.4km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 8.56 km for 12 m

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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5.46 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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6.36 km

Chichester Cathedral

Highlight • Monument

Formerly known as the Church of the Holy Trinity, Chichester Cathedral has a Norman and Gothic style of architecture and was founded in 1075. The iconic spire can be seen …

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6.55 km

Marc Chagall Window at Chichester Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

7.50 km

The Hospitium Archway

Highlight • Historical Site

Seems appropriate that this might have been the hospitality section of the old medieval friary and its right next the cafe!

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7.95 km

Chichester Market Cross

Highlight • Monument

In the case of a "market cross," such as the one we encounter once again in the center of Chichester, one would have to ask the fundamental question of whether …

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11.7 km

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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12.0 km