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A straightforward walk (about
98 miles) and absolutely flat around
the Chidham Peninsular passing the old mill pond at Nutbourne -
now drained and the west coast of the peninsular with its
interesting birdlife and extensive salt marsh. At Cobnor
Point overlooking Chichester channel
with extensive views across to Pilsey Island,
Hayling and the harbour entrance and
East Head. The eastern side of the ppeninsular
provides views of the picturesque
town
of Bosham with its Norman Church and of sailing in
Bosham Channel. The walk then turns inland across the peninsular
conveniently passing the Old House at Home.

Image produced from the Ordnance
Survey
Get-a-map service.
Image reproduced with kind permission of
Ordnance Survey and Ordnance
Survey of Northern Ireland.
START- From the
Square follow the High Street east down Queen Street, past
the mill ponds and turn left into Slipper Road. At the end of
Slipper Road follow the footpath through Emsworth Yacht Harbour
to the entrance on Thorney Road. Turn right down Thorney
road and take the first footpath on the left follow this through
the fields to Prinstead ,to Point A on the map. Now
simply follow the shore eastward around the peninsular to
Point B (most
of this is along a footpath but sections of the most southerly
part of the peninsular can be tricky at high water - check tide
times
HERE
)

At Point B
turn left and take the first footpath to the right, where this
meets the road, continue to
Point C,

The Old House
at Home where refreshment may be taken.
Follow the road
north to Point D.
Turn left at
Point E on the footpath heading west
until it meets the shore at Point E,where
a right turn will take you back to the Prinsted.
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