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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

03:25

13.5km

30m

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: April 18, 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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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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7.96 km

Chichester Street Art Murals

Highlight • Structure

This was originally created as part of an art trail, and kept due to popular demand. The dog used to be a cat tho!

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8.11 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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12.1 km

Chichester Canal

Lake

13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.21 km

2.63 km

1.22 km

982 m

748 m

391 m

Surfaces

5.83 km

5.53 km

1.35 km

391 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 12 June

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Chichester Marina – Chichester Cathedral loop from Birdham

Chichester Marina

Chichester Canal Basin

Chichester Cathedral

Marc Chagall Window at Chichester Cathedral

The Hospitium Archway

Chichester Street Art Murals

Chichester Market Cross

Chichester Canal

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