Crown and Anchor, Dell Quay
Chichester Marina to Dell Quay Walk (PDF, Chichester Conservancy)
- 4.5 miles, 7.5 miles – about 2 hours, flat.
- The Crown & Anchor pub at Dell Quay, Boat House Cafe at Chichester Marina.
A fine circular walk from Chichester Marina through fields with Chichester cathedral in the distance, before heading down to the harbour at Dell Quay to return towards the Marina along the waterside with fine harbour views, before finally also taking in Chichester canal.
The Marina was opened in 1966, can berth over 1000 boats and is the second largest marina in the country. The canal runs from the city of Chichester down to the Harbour and opened in 1823 as part of a larger canal scheme to carry cargo between London and Portsmouth.
Halfway, the 16th century Crown & Anchor at Dell Quay is an excellent harbour side pub whilst the stylish Boat House Cafe at Chichester Marina offers good value fayre.
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