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Chichester Cathedral – Salterns Way Cycle Path loop from Birdham

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Chichester Cathedral – Salterns Way Cycle Path loop from Birdham

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Chichester Cathedral – Salterns Way Cycle Path loop from Birdham

02:36

43.8km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 9.65 km for 250 m

Open: • Monday-Saturday: 12:00 AM-9:30 AM • Monday-Saturday: 5:30 PM-12:00 AM • Sunday (otherwise dismount required)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.01 km

Chichester Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Chichester Marina is wonderfully scenic, encapsulating the boating beauty of the south coast of England. The Boathouse Cafe sits on the waterside if you're looking to refuel in a tranquil setting.

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3.55 km

View of Farmland Along Salterns Way

Highlight • Cycleway

This segment of the Salterns Way links the centre of Chichester to the marina, traversing the Chichester Harbour National Landscape area. Along the flat cycleway you can enjoy scenic views of farmland fields and occasional glimpses of the sea.

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8.21 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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9.61 km

Chichester Cathedral

Highlight • Monument

Formerly known as the Church of the Holy Trinity, Chichester Cathedral has a Norman and Gothic style of architecture and was founded in 1075. The iconic spire can be seen …

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19.2 km

Bike Ramp at the North End of Centurion Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Great improvement to the steep steps.

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19.5 km

Centurion Way Tunnel Entrance

Highlight • Cycleway

1. Turn right out of West Dean Store and Cafe.
2. Left at main road.
3. The path is 80 yards along the main road on the opposite side.
4. Now your on the Centurions Way.

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30.7 km

West Ashling Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

Picturesque pond and Mill to the east side of the Richmond Arms.

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39.2 km

Salterns Way Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Stretching from the city of Chichester to the seafront at East Head, the Salterns Way is on quiet country lanes and cycle paths. To ride it in full is a …

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43.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

11.4 km

4.44 km

3.88 km

619 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

9.73 km

9.50 km

612 m

297 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 10 May

14°C

2°C

47 %

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Chichester Cathedral – Salterns Way Cycle Path loop from Birdham

Chichester Marina

View of Farmland Along Salterns Way

Centurion Way

Chichester Cathedral

Bike Ramp at the North End of Centurion Way

Centurion Way Tunnel Entrance

West Ashling Duck Pond

Salterns Way Cycle Path

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