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West Wittering

East Head Beach – West Wittering Beach loop from West Wittering

Easy

3.8

(6)

240

hikers

East Head Beach – West Wittering Beach loop from West Wittering

01:09

4.55km

0m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Chichester Harbour National Landscape

Waypoints

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1

170 m

West Wittering Beach

Highlight • Beach

Wonderful at low tide for a ride, but impossible to ride the soft sand through the dunes for me

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2

388 m

West Wittering Beach

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3

1.02 km

Beach huts at West Wittering

Highlight • Structure

The sand dune reaches right to their door in windy conditions!

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4

1.59 km

East Head Lagoon Side

Highlight • Viewpoint

The dunes are roped off to protect nesting birds but you can walk right the way round, or there is a board walk path through the dunes.

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5

2.87 km

East Head Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

East Head, a preserve managed by the National Trust, in West Sussex, is a coastal beauty. This stunning nature reserve boasts sandy dunes, rare wildlife, and breathtaking views of Chichester Harbour.

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6

2.88 km

East Head Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

East Head, a preserve managed by the National Trust, in West Sussex, is a coastal beauty. This stunning nature reserve boasts sandy dunes, rare wildlife, and breathtaking views of Chichester Harbour.

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7

3.84 km

West Wittering Beach

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End of the Salterns Way, looking over Chichester Harbour entrance towards Hayling Island.

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B

4.55 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.28 km

898 m

318 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.43 km

749 m

268 m

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Wednesday 7 October

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