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Itchenor–Bosham Ferry – View of Bosham Village loop from Chichester

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Itchenor–Bosham Ferry – View of Bosham Village loop from Chichester

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Itchenor–Bosham Ferry – View of Bosham Village loop from Chichester

02:23

40.0km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 27.1 km for 398 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

354 m

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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2

370 m

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 …

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3

10.8 km

Sidlesham Quay, Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve

Highlight • Pub

Part of Pagham Harbour nature reserve, Sidlesham Quay is a pretty place to stop for a picnic with plenty of benches and open views over Pagham Harbour.

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4

27.1 km

Itchenor–Bosham Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

Chichester Channel - a minor obstacle... and a minor ferry!

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5

29.5 km

View of Bosham Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fabulously beautiful village best viewed from across the bay. Plenty of good eating and coffee at a price!

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6

29.8 km

Bosham Gorseway Path

Highlight • Trail

Nice to cycle over at low tide.

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7

30.2 km

Bosham Village and Shore, Chichester Harbour

Highlight • Beach

Shore Road floods each tide. Tide times are here: tidetimes.org.uk/bosham-tide-times

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8

38.5 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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B

40.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

6.31 km

3.26 km

2.56 km

2.41 km

398 m

369 m

Surfaces

24.7 km

8.75 km

3.99 km

1.86 km

703 m

< 100 m

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