In Arundel you can try the Arundel Castle and Arundel Park Walk which visits the historic castle. There is no designated walking lane on the bridge so you need to be carful of the cars. Tarrant Street and the High Street offer numerous options for lunch or tea. It is especially good for children because there are various diversions along the way. A third stile takes you onto a grassy path between hedges which leads to the railway line. Alternative Walk, omitting Amberley village, Short Circular Walk, omitting Houghton Bridge, South Stoke Farm to Houghton BridgeAmberley Station. Continue following the river for quite a while passing the cute bee hotel shown below as you go! The return route can be completed using the regular train service. We completion our walk beside the dunes, next to the river estuary. Editors' Code of Practice. Reaching the lane through South Stoke, turn left and continue to the bridge over the river. 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. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. The very thing I was avoiding. If you want to leave the trail and take the train from Ford, this is the spot. Return by train or bus from Littlehampton for car collection. Turn right when you reach Stoke Road and then left onto a narrow trail, shortly after passing the house. on Flickr, walkicon swcwalks swcwalk100 16930719057 G-S, swcwalk100, swcwalks, walkicon 6165421961345842066 P, swcwalk100, swcwalks, walkicon 6165422509213796082 P, swcwalk100, swcwalks 5506801213171156594 P. Main Walk: 21km (13.0miles). As you ascend up the hill, turn around and enjoy the beautiful views over Arundel Park. . I stood there looking at the cow in the barn wondering if I was supposed to walk through there. 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). ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Saturdaywalker At the bottom of this path, follow the signpost to the right. If you want to leave the trail and take the train from Ford, this is the spot. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Turn left onto the lane outside the pub and keep ahead on a cul-de-sac down to the original course of the River Arun. The entrance to. You can also upload photos to the Go through a side gate and follow an undulating track through woodland, never far from the river on your right. Unless you are planning to stop at the early lunch pub (see below), take the train nearest to 09:10 from Victoria to Arundel. If driving, the station car park at Arundel costs 5.10 MonFri, 5 Sat, 2.40 Sun & BH (2022). If you are doing the Short Circular Walk, go to H. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. 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. From the Bridge Inn, turn left onto Stoke Road to head. . Value 4.2. I was a little confused here as I didnt at first notice the trail to the right of the farm building. 15. Dont panic. All are invited to join the Anne Arundel Bird Club for their monthly walk on Sunday, March 19, 8:00-10:00 AM. Walking along the River Arun and then through Amberley is one of our favourite walks in the South Downs. Follow the footpath as it turns right to go past Hiorne Tower, then turns left onto an estate road which leaves Arundel Park at Park Lodge. Bookings can be made after 0900 on days we sail, and it's a 'first come first served' basis. Proceed between houses and in a short distance turn left to the riverbank path. Apart from the rest and rehab, I had bought some special shoes to wear once I began proper walking again. Occasionally you will see more trains pass by, and can say Choo Choo as they run along. 2 - Go beneath the bridge to gain the raised bank path, continuing south. Follow this trail over the railway, past the castle wall and into Amberley village. You need to cross this, so dont miss it. Walk along the East Beach seafront, take your seat on the Long Bench and see . Length - 6.2 miles / 10.1 km Ascent - 250 feet / 76 metres Time - 3 hours 20 minutes Grade - easy Maps Walk Route Description Click image to see photo description. Go across a field and past a cricket pavilion to reach Burpham's pub. Alternative Walk, finishing at Amberley: 16km (10.3miles). The return route follows sections of the Monarch's Way and the South Downs Way . The delightful riverside settlement includes picturesque thatched cottages, a Grade I listed Saxon Church and a century-old cricket pitch whereW. G. Graceplayed. The Black Rabbit pub and the caf at Swanbourne Lodge are both well-placed for a mid-afternoon break on the Main Walk, and there is also a caf serving visitors to the Wetland Centre. At the first signpost, continue following the path straight ahead. Chance of cows. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Follow the trail straight ahead, crossing over another trail and through the gap in the hedge. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. . Short Circular Walk, omitting Houghton Bridge: 14km (9.2miles). this West Sussex Walk explores the River Arun visiting the villages of North and South South Stoke. Buy a return to Arundel. Best attempted on a clear fine weather day so as to make the most of the views from the peak. How exactly that equates to 'waiting for hours' we can't quite understand. Beautiful, flat walk along the river from Littlehampton to Wildfowl and Wetland Trust Arundel with countryside and castle views. Go over another stile and turn right onto a grassy path heading towards a cricket pavilion, passing the pitch on the left. Walk directly across the marshy field in front of you, climb over the stile and follow the trail diagonally left across the next field. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. 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. (Coming soon). (Note that if you wanted to get to the Amberley Village Store you can go left at the T-intersection. Out of the station, head to the river and cross over the bridge. The end of the wars in 1815 meant that the canal project was too late to benefit any strategic military objective, but it did provide a means for transporting coal, building materials and even gold and silver bullion and not suffer the risk of bad weather in the Channel. An easy, varied and beautiful nine-mile walk taking in small paths, Parham House grounds, woodland, Rackham, more woodland, Wiggonholt and Pulborough Brooks. Just before reaching the railway bridge, turn left. When you reach the second signpost at a T-junction, take the path to the right. Here you can catch your first glimpse of the impressive Arundel Castle in the distance. WWT is a beautifully preserved town absolutely loaded with history. Here walkers can choose to follow the banks of the Arun still, or take a detour and wander through some of Arundel's winding streets. | Walk Directions. 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. Continue along Rope Walk to a fork and take the signed, enclosed footpath between the two roads. Continue heading down the hill and through the new kissing gate shown below. I was going to throw everything at it. At Swanbourne Lodge. Just before the Old Warehouse, after the site of Turnip Green Square and passing Brewery Hill, turn right up Arun Street and at the top of the rise turn left into Tarrant Street. As you reach the road, follow the road round to the left, which will shortly take you past St Leonards Church. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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). To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. 5 - Pass beneath a road bridge, climb a bank, and divert right through a copse for a few paces, then going left through a metal kissing gate into a mobile home park and marina. The walk from Amberley starts off along a grass ridge, then you go through a horse field, after which, it can start to get a little muddy. The official right of way continues past the left-hand side of the tower to a footpath signpost where it turns left onto an estate road, but there are some well-used grassy paths which cut off this corner and make a pleasant alternative. 9. At a major path junction, There is a wood on your right and (for the most part) fine views back down the valley to Swanbourne Lake. Toughness: 4 out of 10 (3 for the shorter walks). At the first fork in this path go right, following the grassy trail along the right-hand field edge for half a mile, all the way to the very bottom of what becomes a steep slope. Possible with a baby backpack; just about possible with a baby buggy, but a bit bumpy in places, * Thirsty Work: Refreshment facilities at Arundel, Ship and Anchor, Ford, and Littlehampton, * So you dont get lost: OS Explorer map 121, plus a compass for general direction. As you descend on this lane (High Titten) there are glimpses of the Amberley Museum buildings in the chalk quarry down to your left. Created with all the love in the world by the Saturday Walkers Club with the help of our contributors. The other method of shortening the walk cuts out the entire loop between South Stoke and Houghton Bridge. If you are starting from the rail station, exit and turn right to walk up the road . At the end go through a wooden kissing gate and turn right onto the B2139.