This is a point to point traverse that starts outside The Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul in Ringwood and passes through the heart of the New Forest National Park to finish on the coast at Marchwood Yacht Club.

Chidham Coastal Loop is an extension of a well signed 8.2 kilometer Chidham Circular Walk located near Chichester, West Sussex. The route circumnavigates the whole island and forms part of a trio of islands the other two being Thorney Island and Hayling Island.

The trail offers stunning scenery with some of the best panoramic views of Chichester Harbour. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, nature trips, and bird watching.