This 7 mile walk takes in two of the Chichester Harbour villages, Itchenor (also known as West Itchenor) and Bosham, with a ferry ride in between. It is walkable when the ferry is operating, that is, any weekend from Easter to end September and daily in the summer months.

County: West Sussex
Distance: 7 miles
Difficulty of walk: Moderate
Estimated time to complete walk: 3
Type of route: Circular
Starts: Bosham shoreline(Grid reference: SU 806038)
Ends: as above(Grid reference: as above)
Amenities available on route: Toilets - are situated in Bosham car park and by the Harbour Office in Itchenor. Cafés - there are two cafés in Bosham: Mariners and one in Bosham Walk (art and craft centre). Pubs - there is a pub in Bosham, the Anchor Bleu, and one in Itchenor, the Ship Inn. Boat trip - there is the opportunity of taking a 1.5 hour boat trip from Itchenor several times a day, most days in the summer months. Phone the Chichester Harbour Water Tours talking timetable on 01243 786418.
How to get there: By car - parking in Bosham is in a large pay and display car park near the start. (There is also a pay and display car park in Itchenor.) By bus - service No.56, runs between Bosham and Chichester (please phone 01903 237661 for times and fare). Ferry - (fare payable each way) operates on a seasonal basis, phone 07970 378350 for up-to-date information; it is closed during the winter months.
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