Chichester Marina – Chichester Cathedral loop from Bosham

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Chichester Marina – Chichester Cathedral loop from Bosham

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Chichester Marina – Chichester Cathedral loop from Bosham

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32.2km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Chichester Harbour National Landscape

South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.58 km

View of Farmland Along Salterns Way

Highlight • Cycleway

This segment of the Salterns Way links the centre of Chichester to the marina, traversing the Chichester Harbour National Landscape area. Along the flat cycleway you can enjoy scenic views of farmland fields and occasional glimpses of the sea.

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9.12 km

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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9.96 km

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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12.6 km

Chichester Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Chichester Canal is a ship canal and leisure waterway linking the historic city of Chichester to the sea. A narrow towpath runs alongside the canal, part of National Cycle Network route 2 which follows the south coast. It's a well-surfaced section made up of compact gravel.

Enjoy a scenic and peaceful stretch of cycling leading you to a basin on the edge of the city centre. It's popular with pedestrians so you may need to use your bell and slow down at times.

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15.4 km

Chichester Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Chichester has quite a compact city centre focused around the ornate market cross and cathedral. Most of it is pedestrianised so be prepared to dismount.

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16.8 km

Centurion Way

Highlight • Trail

This cycle and walking route follows the line of the old Chichester to Midhurst Railway line as far as West Dean. There are plans to extend it further, to link up with the South Downs Way.

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20.0 km

Chichester Road Gang Sculptures on Centurion's Way

Highlight • Monument

The “Chichester Road Gang” sculptures mark the location where the now disused Chichester to Midhurst railway line, now the Centurion’s Way, crosses the old Roman Road. The site was previous occupied by old wagon loading bays.

The sculptures were created by Cornish sculptor David Kemp, using empty oxygen gas cylinders, and they include a ganger with a bowler hat, workers with spades and a surveyor with a theodolite.

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27.9 km