Walks & Hunts

Image of people walking their dogs on the beach
Dogs and Walkers at Low Tide
Image of Bird watchers looking out on Pagham Harbour with Chichester Cathedral in the background
Bird watchers looking out on Pagham Harbour with Chichester Cathedral in the background
The tide out at Oval Field Beach revealing a sandy stretch
Sands at Oval Beach

Discover the Secrets of Selsey

Selsey is full of natural hidden treasure and historic lore. Use these guided walks and hunts to uncover a fascinating world that can only be seen if you know what you’re looking for. 

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Each walk or hunt will reveal a #Selsey Secret Hashtag at the end that you can use to share your experience on social media and see what other hunters and walkers did.

Selsey Seal Art Trail

Selsey Seal Art Trail

What's Here

Follow Selsey's Seal Art Trail, explore the town and discover what makes Selsey so special

Start: The Selsey Centre

End: Hillfield Park, Hillfield Road

Points of interest: 5

Difficulty: Medium

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Discover Selsey's History of Service

Discover Selsey's History of Service

What's Here

Discover the role Selsey, its community and its visitors played during times of conflict. This walk will bring Secret Selsey to life through photographs and information.

Start: Leave Warner's Yard Car-park

End: Selsey Fire Station

Time: 1/2 Day

Points of interest: 50

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Bucket and Spade Parade

Bucket and Spade Parade

What's Here

Selsey is a family friendly seaside town with lots to see and do. The Bucket and Spade Parade will take you on an exploration of the area’s extensive playparks and outside space, including unveiling Selsey’s secret sandy beach.

Start: East Beach Shops

End: Selsey High Street

Points of interest: 20

Difficulty: Easy

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Selsey Sea Life Treasure Hunt

Selsey Sea Life Treasure Hunt

What's Here

Selsey Sea Life Treasure Hunt

Start: Marine Beach Car Park

End: Oval Field Beach

Points of interest: 15

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East Beach Pond Wildlife Hunt

East Beach Pond Wildlife Hunt

What's Here

Each Beach Pond in Selsey is teeming with wildlife, large and small. Can you find all 10 creatures on this hunt?

Start: East Beach Pond, Selsey

End: East Beach Pond, Selsey

Time: 1 hour

Points of interest: 10

Difficulty: Easy

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