Continue up High Street with the Castle to your right. A third stile takes you onto a grassy path between hedges which leads to the railway line. After crossing a track by Offham Farm's bridge the waterway curves right and rejoins the original river (with views of Arundel Castle 1km ahead). If you want to leave the trail and take the train from Ford, this is the spot. A linear West Sussex walk from Arundel to Amberley following the course of the River Arun. At the far end go through a wooden kissing gate to continue on a grassy track along the valley floor, curving gently round to the right. Head south-west on Mill Road, between Offham Hanger and the grounds of the Arundel Wetland Centre. If you have any questions about any of them please feel free to leave a comment on the post or send me an email. Regular rail service to Arundel, walk into the town along The Causeway and then Queen Street to Arundel Bridge. Return to the B2139 and head towards the railway bridge, but turn left onto the footpath just before it. You pass Hiorne Tower to your left. Return to Amberley station via School Road, Mill Lane, High Titten and the B2139. Then turn right again, following the public footpath sign down to the river, and follow the path around to the marina. WWT is a beautifully preserved town absolutely loaded with history. Just keep on the trail and it will guide you. Go through this onto a path through the undergrowth, crossing a patch of boggy ground on the, On the other side the path turns right to follow the course of an old meander of the river, eventually going through a wooden kissing gate and back onto the riverbank. Browse all of the details of each route below and explore more of the nature around Littlehampton. As well as beautiful illustrations of all the birds to look out for, the logbooks also contain identification text and room to note down your sightings! Logistics for the river walk from Amberley to Arundel Start: Amberley Finish: Arundel How to get there: Both stations are on the Southern train line, one station apart. Here you can enjoy refreshments at the iconic East Beach Cafe. Follow the bridleway past an entrance into Arundel Park and alongside the river. Proceed between houses and in a short distance turn left to the riverbank path. For variety this Short Circular Walk takes a different route back down the Arun valley, rejoining the Main Walk for the final stretch through Arundel Park into the town. Pass through the gate on the right and follow the trail diagonally left back up the slope directly in front you. Arundel Cathedral - View of Arundel Castle Loop from Littlehampton. This was a pleasant hike taking in a number of way marked trails with a number of small villages with friendly pubs to have well deserved drink and also some splendid views. The flare up hopefully wouldnt be too bad. Walk towards the end of Tarrant Street and, as it turns to the right, take the left signed footpath and drive to The Slipe. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Return rail and bus service from Littlehampton to Arundel Station or town centre, or to other destinations. Arundel is on A27 the main coast road, which runs east to Worthing, Brighton and Hove, and west to Chichester, Portsmouth and Southampton. Only a short walk from the Blue Harbor House Inn. It then hikes steeply uphill near Amberley Mount, for incredible views of the surrounding South Downs. This goes under the A27 and turns left to join it opposite the station approach road. Plus, you will get a nice view of Arundel Castle along this bit. Arundel River Walk is a 11.6 kilometer loop trail located near Arundel, West Sussex, England that features a river and is good for all skill levels. Saturdaywalker Paddle boarding on the River Arun from Littlehampton to Arundel, stopping off at The Black Rabbit pub is a total of 12km, making this a 24km return paddle. It was established by Roger de Montgomery on Christmas Day 1067. You will next reach the Black Rabbit Pub. Follow this trail, with a drainage channel on your left, and the church now directly behind you. Now, for the next while, the walk will be though the woods. Pass through the gate and continue along the path, following the trees on your right-hand side. In 200m cross the railway tracks carefully and continue along the embankment, now alongside the main course of the river. Eventually the lane goes up a slope and round a left-hand bend to come to a T-junction by an old red telephone box (the North Stoke Information Point). In both cases you could take a shorter ending along Mill Road into Arundel, cutting out the climb through Arundel Park. Arundel and Amberley have contrasting museums which you could visit. Continue on this path, where the path with shortly split into three different directions. Here you can catch your first glimpse of the impressive Arundel Castle in the distance. Arundel Park - River Arun Circular Loop 9km - 5.6 miles Difficulty - Easy Parking: There is free on-street parking along Mill Road, or in Mill Road Car Park, Mill Road, Arundel, BN18 9PA (Pay & Display) Train: Arundel station is approximately 1 mile from the start of the walk. Continue descending down the path, admiring the stunning views as you head down! Save. It lies on the English Channel on the eastern bank of the mouth of the River Arun. Continue along Rope Walk to a fork and take the signed, enclosed footpath between the two roads. There is a choice of routes out of the village: staying on the Walk132 route with a climb onto the edge of the downs (with fine views across the Arun valley) in [? TQ012098). Estimated walking time is 2 hours. Even if you are not stopping at the suggested lunch place you might like to pop down to the pub for the view across the wetlands towards Arundel. The return route follows sections of the Monarch's Way and the South Downs Way . At the bottom cross the B2139 carefully and turn left onto its pavement. I chose to do the walk on the west side because it seemed the trail ended some way along the east side. Walk across the waterside frontage, with boats on the left and, in 150 yards, just after the Boathouse bar and restaurant, turn left. At the end of the track go through a wooden fieldgate and turn right as indicated to go around the edge of a large farm field, climbing steadily to the top right-hand corner. Cross over the stile and footbridge on the left, then cross another stile to reach the road and return to Amberley station. The river Arun is ideal for canoeing and around it you will find lush vegetation,= with summer blossoms, birdsong, reeds, and the splendour of nature at its best. Arundel Castle and Wildfowl Reserve Circular, Angmering Park Estate and Wephams Wood Circular via Crossbush, Rewell Woods, South Downs Way, Windy Ridge and Monarch Way, Arundel, Slindon Estate, Houghton Farm, Madehurst Walk, Sussex Hospices Trail Part 3: Arundel to Goring-by-Sea, Arundel to Amberley via North and South Stoke. This walk in Slindon Estate is very easy and flat. Keep ahead on a grassy path down through this field to another kissing gate. The path then veers slightly away from the river and goes through a copse. Home > Walks in Sussex > Medium Circular Walks > Arundel Park River Arun, Parking: There is free on-street parking along Mill Road, or in Mill Road Car Park, Mill Road, Arundel, BN18 9PA (Pay & Display). This linear West Sussex walk in the South Downs explores the River Arun from Arundel upstream to Amberley. The river Arun is ideal for canoeing and around it you will find lush vegetation, with summer blossoms, birdsong, reeds, and the splendour of nature at its best. 18. In 250m the path veers briefly away from the river and as it turns back there is a solid flint wall up to your left, the boundary of. They took me a bit by surprise. Turn right onto a bridleway going past the farm buildings, then along field edges and through woodland above the west bank of the River Arun. Go through a side gate and follow an undulating track through woodland, never far from the river on your right. TQ014103). Continue following the Monarch's Way down through the wood to reach a junction of paths beside the River Arun (grid ref. At the end of a short grassy section turn right across the gravelled enclosure, turning left from the entrance gates onto an access drive. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The delightful riverside settlement includes picturesque thatched cottages, a Grade I listed Saxon Church and a century-old cricket pitch whereW. G. Graceplayed. There is a livestock sign here, although, you seem to be separated from the livestock by and electric fence. I really shouldnt have gone out to walk from Amberley to Arundel today. Tried to do this walk last week but we had to turn back as it was too overgrown. Start of proper riverside walk from Littlehampton. Near Arundel there's the worthy village of Burpham to visit. You have a couple of options when walking from Amberley to Arundel. Share and tag us at @discover_sussex. At Swanbourne Lodge. In 750m ignore a footpath up a long flight of steps to stay on the bridleway, a potentially boggy stretch if the river has overflowed. Art started his first 'Walk' in the early 80's when he was in Japan and decided to walk across that country. 12. Tarrant Street and the High Street offer numerous options for lunch or tea. 19.8 km. Climping beach - Climping Beach Loop from Littlehampton. After passing the church, you will then reach the River Arun take the stile on the right just before the bridge and follow the path so that the river is on your left-hand side. Just ahead are the remains of Littlehampton Fort, built in 1854. This walk allows you to explore the castle, cathedral and lovely High Street of Arundel before venturing into the surrounding countryside to enjoy Arundel Park and the River Arun. 5. Continue following the river for quite a while passing the cute bee hotel shown below as you go! This fantastically varied hike starts by walking alongside the river Arun, before trekking through the historic village of Amberley. banner, swcwalk100, swcwalks 5506802953152354818 P, swcwalk100, swcwalks, walkicon 5506802019234109170 P, swcwalk100, swcwalks, walkicon 5887215524282399058 P, 05-Apr-15 Great for bird watching and spotting wildlife and flora. Skirt around the boatyard, turning right and keeping to the path that passes a large grey boatshed and goes left of more mobile homes. Keep left to join the riverside path and follow it across the railway and all the way to South Stoke. Turn right when you reach Stoke Road and then left onto a narrow trail, shortly after passing the house. Designed and developed with PenciDesign. On all the walk options late starters could make an early stop (after 4km) at The George at Burpham (01903-883131), an up-market establishment familiar from Walk132. Editors' Code of Practice. In a further 450m the bridleway bears left and comes to a three-way signpost. There are many attractive walking routes where the River Arun cuts through the South Downs from Amberley to Arundel and much of this walk will be familiar to those who know the classic Arundel to Amberley walk (132). Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 4 h 37 min to complete. How exactly that equates to 'waiting for hours' we can't quite understand. If you dont think your dog could handle some of the stiles then this is still a lovely area to walk in, you just wont make it the whole way. For the first mile of the walk, after leaving Arundel Bridge, the embankment keeps a fairly straight, southerly direction, to then be followed by the first of the wide, sweeping meanders across the coastal plain. More Information. Reaching the lane through South Stoke, turn left and continue to the bridge over the river. 3. Length 7.7 miElevation gain 774 ftRoute type Out & back. At the end turn right onto the pavement of the B2139 (New Barn Road). Enjoy this 11.5-mile out-and-back trail near Littlehampton, West Sussex. There is a half-hourly service from Victoria to Arundel along the Arun Valley line (hourly on . The bridleway continues on a broad grassy strip below a wooded hillside for 300m, with an old chalk quarry at the far end. On the other side of the bridge turn left onto the riverside path, now on the western bank. Esta propiedad es 6 minutos a pie de la playa. This path heads downhill and then runs along the stone wall shown below. Arundel is one of the nicest towns in Sussex, bursting with history and culture. In this case, absence of pain isnt absence of injury. As you descend on this lane (High Titten) there are glimpses of the Amberley Museum buildings in the chalk quarry down to your left. At the first signpost, continue following the path straight ahead. Continue into London Road passing the Cathedral on your left. On the Short Circular Walk the suggested lunch pub is the Black Rabbit (01903-882638), reached after 9km. Cross the tracks carefully and continue on the path, soon going below the walls of, Continue through the pretty village of Amberley on Church Street, heading. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. The path eventually swings right to skirt around an isolated cottage called. If you feel so inspired there is the opportunity to take a few paces across the dunes, discard your walking boots and soak your feet in the sea. Proceed between houses and in a short distance turn left to the. contact the editor here. Follow the path until you reach the new kissing gate, slightly hidden between the trees. Littlehampton to Wildfowl and Wetland Trust Arundel. A rather artificial Long Walk option has been dropped, but the Circular Walk from that station has been revised and transferred to a new Amberley Circular via Arundel Park walk (#361). In Arundel you can try the Arundel Castle and Arundel Park Walk which visits the historic castle. This inland route from London to the south coast was never a huge commercial success, one of its earlier objectives being to provide a safe route during the Napoleonic wars. Go past the left-hand side of the pavilion and down to the early lunch stop on your right. The route crosses Arundel Park and you should stay on the Monarch's Way which is generally well signed. Self Catering & Cottage Holidays - Properties throughout the UK & Europe. Meet at the Blue Heron Center parking lot. Beautiful, flat walk along the river from Littlehampton to Wildfowl and Wetland Trust Arundel with countryside and castle views. Closer to Amberley station, refreshments are available on the terrace gardens at Riverside South Downs (01798-831066; AprSep open daily to 5pm; OctMar to 4pm TueFri, 5pm SatSun, closed Mon) as well as the Bridge Inn (see Lunch above).