Arun Valley Amble

Submitted by GaryShipp on 25 August 2007

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A linear, half-day riverside walk in England starting at Pulborough, West Sussex, about 18km (roughly 11 miles) long and . Follow the banks of the lovely River Arun. Start at Mean High Water near Pulborough and follow the route of the Wey South Path to Amberley. If the legs are willing, then onwards to Arundel, then Littlehampton and the sea. Start: Pulborough, OS Grid: TQ043186
End: Littlehampton, OS Grid: TQ025022 Elevation Profile (x: waypoint number, y: metres)

Gain (+/- 10%): 171m (561ft)

Total (+/- 10%): 352m (1155ft)

Loss (+/- 10%): 181m (594ft)

Max. Elevation: 80m (262ft)

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121 - Arundel & Pulborough
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Waypoints

1. Pulborough

OS Grid: TQ042185

Start of the walk

2. Amberley Station

About 7 km (roughly 5 miles) from 1 OS Grid: TQ026116

If the legs are tired, or you stayed just a bit too long in the pub! Otherwise it's time to decide on the left or right hand side backs of the river as the next crossing point is some way away. The Western bank offers a lovely walk along the edge of the Castle grounds and Wildfowl Centre.

3. Arundel Causeway

About 5 km (roughly 3 miles) from 2 OS Grid: TQ019069

Take a closer look at the town of Arundel if you've time. Or make time. The station is a short stroll out of town if you've reached the end of your day.

4. Ford Station

About 3 km (roughly 3 miles) from 3 OS Grid: TQ004041

A gentle stroll down the banks of the river will take you to Ford and another option to end your day with a train journey home.

5. The last bridge

About 3 km (roughly 2 miles) from 4 OS Grid: TQ022022

It's worth a detour to the beach if you've both the time and the inclination. Otherwise the station is a stones throw from the bridge.

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Timwoods commented on 31 March 2008

Join with the Goring-by-Sea to Amberley walk
This walk joins another Car Free Walk halfway - 'The heart of the Downs - Goring-by-Sea to Amberley'. Instead of carrying straight on to Arundel, you can turn off at Amberley and follow the South Downs way. This is a pleasant diversion, especially if you have to head towards Brighton anyway for your transport home.