Chichester Harbour August Events
Advance news! |
Chichester Harbour Trail - Three day walk Fri 4 to Sun 6 October - 9am to 5pm A unique, guided, 38 mile linear walk of the beautiful Chichester Harbour shoreline over three days. This time we will begin in West Wittering, walking around East Head and making our way along the shoreline to finish in Fishbourne. Day 2 will be from Fishbourne to Nutbourne via the peninsulas of Bosham and Chidham. Day 3 from Nutbourne to Thorney Island via Prinsted and then on to Emsworth, finishing in Northney on Hayling Island. Our meet points will be near car parks but we will be using the public bus services in between. Detailed arrangements are sent out to walkers a week beforehand. Fee: £60 for all 3 days (sorry, no option for booking single days). Booking essential here or on 01243 513275 |
Advance news! |
Chichester Harbour Trail - Three day walk Fri 4 to Sun 6 October - 9am to 5pm A unique, guided, 38 mile linear walk of the beautiful Chichester Harbour shoreline over three days. This time we will begin in West Wittering, walking around East Head and making our way along the shoreline to finish in Fishbourne. Day 2 will be from Fishbourne to Nutbourne via the peninsulas of Bosham and Chidham. Day 3 from Nutbourne to Thorney Island via Prinsted and then on to Emsworth, finishing in Northney on Hayling Island. Our meet points will be near car parks but we will be using the public bus services in between. Detailed arrangements are sent out to walkers a week beforehand. Fee: £60 for all 3 days (sorry, no option for booking single days). Booking essential here or on 01243 513275 |
Family Activities |
Crabbing Competition Fri 2 August 11am 1½ hrs New venue! In partnership with CYE, join us at high tide for a crabbing competition off the houseboat TS Resolute. Meet promptly to learn the rules and then off you go. Prizes for the winners. Bring a bucket and a crabbing line if you can but we have some to borrow. We will provide bait. Bring a picnic for afterwards if the weather is good. Fee: £4. Booking essential: with CYE at www.cye.org.uk or phone 01243 573375. Meet: Christian Youth Enterprise Activity Centre, off the private road to Cobnor Farm, Chidham, PO18 8TE. Free parking.Crabbing Competition Wed 28 August 10am 1½ hrs Join us at high tide for a crabbing competition off the quay. Meet promptly to learn the rules and then off you go. Prizes for the winners. Bring a bucket and a crabbing line if you can, but we will have a limited number to borrow. We will provide bait. Fee: £3 per competitor and £1 all others, cash on the day. Bring a picnic for afterwards if the weather is good. Meet: Harbour Education Centre, on the quay, Dell Quay, PO20 7EE. Roadside parking. Mud Hunt Stream Walk |
Walks
Sunset Walk
Sat 10 August 6.45pm 2½ hrs
A walk of 4 miles in the company of Judi Darley, Conservancy walks leader, through the countryside and shoreline of Itchenor, stopping on the shoreline to view the Harbour at sunset. Dress to be warm sitting on the shoreline at dusk.
Fee: £5 cash on the day.
Meet: outside the Harbour Office, Itchenor, PO20 7AW. Roadside parking or Itchenor pay and display car park, parking charges apply.
Harbour Creekies: Cobnor Estate
Fri 16 August 10am 2 hrs
A stroll of about 1 mile of the shoreline and estate of Cobnor Farm in the company of Cobnor’s groundsman Mike. Enjoy a complimentary coffee back at the car park afterwards.
Fee: £5 cash on the day or free to FRIENDSCH members, to join go to www.friendsch.org
Meet: Private car park next to Cobnor House, off the private road to Cobnor Farm, Chidham, PO18 8TE. Access and free parking by kind permission.
Harbour Hares: 4 Harbour Creeks
Sun 18 August 10am 6 hrs
A faster paced linear 11 mile walk from Chichester to Emsworth passing through Fishbourne, Bosham, Chidham, Nutbourne and Prinsted along the way. Return by public bus, bring additional money (about £4) or bus pass. Stagecoach states dogs are accepted at bus driver’s discretion. Bring packed lunch and snacks.
Fee: £5 cash on the day or free to FRIENDSCH members, to join go to www.friendsch.org
Meet: by the Bell Tower next to the Cathedral main entrance, Chichester. City centre car parks, parking charges apply.
Boating
Try Something New: Gig Rowing
Sat 17 August
Session 1 11.30am-1.00pm adults
Session 2 1.30pm-3.00pm adults
Session 3 3.30pm-5.00pm juniors 12-16 years
Come and have a go at one of the fastest growing sports in the Harbour, rowing. Langstone Gig Club has 4 gigs so can take out several novices at a time with experienced rowers who are club members. Wear old clothes and bring gloves and shoes that can get wet.
Fee: £3.
Booking essential online or phone 01243 513275.
Meet: Northney Marina, behind the Langstone Hotel, Northney, Hayling Island, PO11 0NG
Free parking.
Canoe Safari
Sat 24 August 1pm 3 hrs
A fun session in rafted open canoes (no previous skill required) in partnership with Cobnor Activities Centre to both hear about the Harbour’s wildlife and to have a go at canoeing, with qualified instructors. Bring extra footwear to get wet (that stays on, not flipflops) and a change of clothes just in case. Before the activity complete the consent and acceptance of risk form available from the Cobnor Activities Centre website.
Fee: £28 to include all equipment.
Booking essential: with Cobnor Activities Centre at www.cobnor.com.
Meet: Cobnor Activities Centre, Cobnor Point, Chidham, Chichester, PO18 8TE. Free parking.
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Solar Heritage Boat Trips |
It seems we are in for some scorching weather! Great chance to grab the family or a friend and get out on the water in Chichester Harbour.
Just imagine gliding along on our solar powered vessel, Solar Heritage, with a cooling breeze wafting by, and the beautiful scenery of the Harbour on display. You might like to choose one of our music cruises to add to the atmosphere. Bring some refreshments to enjoy on the trip if you wish. The easiest way to book is online here or you can phone 01243 513275. |