The Selsey Tram Way (local grade B)

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Overview

Following closely the route of the former Selsey Tramway, also known as the West Sussex Railway, from Selsey back to Chichester. Passing through RSPB Pagham Harbour, Sidlesham and Hunston before reaching the site of the terminus in Chichester.

Registered assistance dogs only, please.

Sunday, 11 May 2025

Meeting time:: 9:25 am
Start time:: 10:10 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 19km / 11.8mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

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Park in Avenue de Chartres multi-storey car park and walk to bus station, 5 minutes, or, better still, travel by train or bus.

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 85968 04329
Nearest postcode:: PO19 8DQ
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Meeting time:: 9:25 am

Chichester bus station, bay 5* to catch the 0935 no 51 service to Selsey, Constable Road.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SZ 86549 93371
Nearest postcode:: PO20 0SZ
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Start time:: 10:10 am

Car park, East Beach Road, Selsey*

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SU 85880 04301
Nearest postcode:: PO19 8DL
what3words:: eating.degree.retail

Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Chichester railway station*

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