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Chichester Marina
Chichester Marina is a lakeside walk near Birdham, West Sussex. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (73 out of 100): 3.9 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | In parts of it |
|---|---|
| Where | Lakeside walk near Birdham, West Sussex |
| Size | About 110 acres (43 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a lake, a river and a canal. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water. |
| Shade | 6% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 1.5 miles, about 40 minutes |
What it's like
A good-sized lakeside walk of about 110 acres, with 3.9 miles of paths. There's a lake, a river and a canal. Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water. It's mostly open, with little shade on a hot day. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There are several car parks on or near it.
Dogs
The landowner or council says dogs can be off the lead in parts of the site, but leads are needed in some areas. Signs on site show where.
You're responsible for your dog. Before you let it off the lead, read the signs at the entrance, look out for livestock and roads, and make sure it will come back when called.
Watch out for
- Harbour mudflats are soft and the tide comes in fast. Keep your dog off the mud and check tide times.
- Chichester Harbour is not a designated bathing water and much of it is unsuitable for swimming; bacteria rise…
Parking
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · Directions
Suggested loop
A 1.5-mile loop from the car park with about 20 m of climbing , about 40 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 900 m of it is on lanes or drives that cars use.
Shown dashed on the map above. Drawn by computer from OpenStreetMap paths. We haven't walked it: paths can be missing, private, closed or overgrown.
Pubs and cafés nearby
- The Boat House Cafe · Café · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Chichester Marina?
The landowner or council says dogs can be off the lead in parts of the site, but leads are needed in some areas. Signs on site show where.
Is there parking at Chichester Marina?
There are several car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Chichester Marina?
There's a lake, a river and a canal.
Are there cows or sheep at Chichester Marina?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Chichester Marina muddy?
Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water.
How long is a walk at Chichester Marina?
Our suggested loop is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the car park and takes about 40 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 20 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
Conservancy asks for dogs under close control or on a lead, staying on paths, for birds. A 1.7 km marina perimeter stroll exists. Council PSPO allows officers to direct dogs onto a lead. Canal towpath to the marina requires leads.
Researched online in November 2026. Nobody from Find Dog Walks has checked this place in person. Mud and shade are estimated from geology and woodland maps.
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