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Church Norton

Pagham Harbour is a nature reserve on one of the few undeveloped stretches of the Sussex coastline. It is a wildlife haven and contains important habitats for birds and even seals! Our walk also includes a large, quiet shingle beach.

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Wildhams Wood

Wildham Wood is situated just east of the beautiful village of Stoughton in spectacular West Sussex countryside. Although the area is popular with cyclists and walkers, the woods have a wonderfully isolated atmosphere. In May the forest floor is thick with wild garlic and bluebells creating one of nature’s most breath-taking scenes.

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Chidham Peninsula

A walk around the Chidham peninsula is well worth the effort due to its central position in The Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. But, if the full 8km walk is too much for your family, we have provided details of some shorter options that won’t compromise on the views.

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Stoke Wood

I think this has to be our favourite bluebell walk. The flowers grow in their thousands in this little wood and our walk here on a sunny spring evening was simply delightful. Come in season and you won’t be disappointed.

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Chichester Canal

Straight, flat, easy to follow and rich in wildlife; The Chichester Ship Canal ticks all the boxes when it comes to a family walk. If you have never walked here before, you will be shocked to discover the secret of this beautiful waterway that quietly passes right beneath the A27.

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Halnaker Windmill

Photographers come from far and wide to see the famous tree tunnel at Halnaker, near Chichester, in its Autumn glory. But this is a walk for all seasons with an atmospheric ruin, vineyards and a hilltop windmill to see along the way.

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