Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is one of the few remaining undeveloped coastal areas in Southern England. Bright wide expanses and intricate creeks are at the same time a major wildlife haven and among some of Britain’s most popular boating waters. This unique area has quite rightly been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Picturesque creekside villages encircle the shoreline, which straddles the boundary of West Sussex and Hampshire counties. These range from the vibrant village of Emsworth, to the beautifully quiet hamlet of Prinsted and historic Dell Quay.
To visit the harbour in a sustainable way, see www.conservancy.co.uk for ideas of walks or try out the Salterns Way cycle route. The route starts in Chichester and winds through the countryside ending at the beach at West Wittering.
Visitors can see the harbour from the water by joining one of the organised boat trips, these include the solar-powered catamaran Solar Heritage. Solar Heritage departs daily from Emsworth during the summer and from Itchenor at other times.
In addition the Conservancy arranges a year-round programme of guided walks and activities with events for all ages and abilities. A number of public launching sites around the harbour make it accessible for everyone.
For more information on Chichester Harbour Conservancy and what you can see and do at Chichester Harbour, visit www.conservancy.co.uk or contact the Harbour Office on 01243 512301.
