Follow the signed path until you come to a junction with a concrete farm road. Do not continue down the road to Itchenor Park Farm but take the left turn which goes to the village hall and go through the small wooden gate. Pass the church of St Nicholas on your right, 50 yards on turn left. Section 4 - Itchenor Caravan Park to Rookwood RoadĪfter passing the Caravan Park go through the wooden gate and turn right onto Itchenor Road. Go through the small kissing gate and follow the route which crosses fields before coming out next to Itchenor Caravan Park. Just before the farm you will see two gates to your left. Church Lane then becomes Westlands Lane which is a concrete road leading down to a farm. Turn right and continue along Church Lane passing the church on your left. You will come to a junction with Church Lane. Keep on Lock Lane which becomes Broomers Lane and then Martins Lane.
Section 3 - Lock Lane to Itchenor Caravan Park Toilets - at Chichester Marina opposite you as you exit Salterns Copse. Shops - small general store at Chichester Marina. Pubs & cafes - The Crown & Anchor, Dell Quay Lane, turn right at the end of Dell Quay Lane and continue to the harbourside. Free visitors'' car park at Chichester Marina. Turn right at the end of the tall fence and then continue to the road.Ĭar Parking - a small parking area at the end of Dell Quay Lane. This is a public footpath, you must dismount and walk over the bridge. Shortly after the car barrier turn right and keep on the road alongside Chichester Canal until you reach the second bridge crossing the canal adjacent to the old lock gates. The route narrows and passes Salterns Copse woodland and then emerges at Chichester Marina. Section 2 - Appledram Lane South to Lock LaneĪt the T-junction with Dell Quay Lane turn right and then left onto a wide farm road. Pubs & Cafes - there are plenty of cafes and pubs near the start of the route. Railway - the main station is just a few minutes from The Cross. Turn left at the Lane and continue to the T-junction.Ĭar parking - there are a number of pay & display car parks in Chichester. The path returns to Appledram Lane South through another kissing gate. Sections of this route are on public footpaths, please be aware of walkers. After about 400m, leave the road and go through the wooden kissing gate on your left. Turn left for a short way and then right onto Appledram Lane South. An underpass brings you out onto Fishbourne Road West (A259). Please take your time and cross carefully. You will need to cross the railway line before continuing into Fishbourne Road East. Go straight across the roundabout into Westgate and continue. From the Cross, travel along West Street, passing the Cathedral. This is where the main shopping area of North, South, East and West Streets all converge. The route starts at The Cross, Chichester. Section 1 - Chichester to Appledram Lane South