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West Wittering

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West Wittering — village in West Sussex, England.

West Wittering, towns & cities in West Sussex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Eastoke Corner · 5.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

West Wittering is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 14 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 2,657 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in West Sussex, England". Coordinates: 50.7806°, -0.8956°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chichester Harbour SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chichester Harbour
  • Ramsar wetland: Chichester and Langstone Harbours

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

West Wittering is a village and civil parish situated on the Manhood Peninsula in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England. It lies near the mouth of Chichester Harbour on the B2179 road 6.5 miles (10.5 km) southwest of Chichester close to the border with Hampshire. The sandy beach was described as having excellent water quality in 2017. The population in 1872 was 616. The 2001 census records a population of 2,684. There is a primary school.

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Coordinates
50.7806, -0.8956
County
West Sussex
District
Chichester
Parish
West Wittering
Postcode
PO20 8QP
Parliamentary constituency
Chichester
Population
2,657
Nearest railway station
Eastoke Corner5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Wittering?
West Wittering is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO20 8QP), in the parish of West Wittering.
Is West Wittering a protected site?
Yes — West Wittering is part of the Chichester Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chichester Harbour National Landscape (AONB).
Is West Wittering free to visit?
Yes, West Wittering is free to enter.
How do I get to West Wittering?
The nearest railway station is Eastoke Corner, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO20 8QP.