Walks from Amberley

Beginner-friendly: A beautiful, varied walk with a number of sights along the way and the experience of seeing Arundel Castle gradually emerge on the horizon. Arundel itself is a romantic little town that’s worth exploring and appreciating if you have the time. Visiting the castle and its grounds would require a day in itself. Simply follow the river and cross over when you get to Arundel. You can’t go wrong! There’s only one place to have lunch en route (the George) and it can be busy on weekends, so reserve a table to avoid a wait — book for 2.5 hours after your arrival at Amberley to allow for a leisurely pace with time to dilly-dally and appreciate sights on the way. Book for 3 hours after your arrival for a slow pace or extra contingency! (or just pack lunch).

Waterway: nine tenths along the River Arun.

Arundel Castle (3h15 in)

Arundel (3h in)

Time: 5h (3h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

1 lunch spot: the George (1h45 in)

1 end-of-walk reward: the Eagle

Adapted from: The Rough Guide to Walks in London & the South East (3rd edition).

Similar walk: the Saturday Walkers Club.

Highly recommended: Open chalk ridge, South Downs escarpment, wide well-marked paths, exposed hilltops, riverside estuary path and suburban road walking near finish.

Hilly: half on high ground, rising above the surrounding land.

Time: 10h (8h walking, 1h30 lunch, 30m break)

1 lunch spot: Columba's Kitchen (4h in)

2 end-of-walk rewards: the Buckingham Arms, or the Crabtree

Warnings: Very exposed in wind.

Source: Trains2Green.

Similar walk: the Saturday Walkers Club.

Water meadows, riverside embankments, wooded downs, open chalk parkland, historic town and landscaped estate lake.

Time: 6h (4h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Warnings: Flooding risk in meadows.

Walk details: the Saturday Walkers Club (tips, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).

River meadows, foot of the South Downs, wetland marshland, parkland and open downland ridge with fine views.

Time: 6h (4h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Warnings: Can be flooded.

Walk details: the Saturday Walkers Club (tips, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).

Quaint historic village centre, gentle hills, marshland RSPB reserve, quiet roads through woodland and South Downs ridge with panoramic views of the Arun valley.

Time: 5h30 (4h walking, 1h30 lunch)

Warnings: Can be muddy.

Walk details: the Saturday Walkers Club (tips, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).

Historic town, landscaped parkland, chalky South Downs ridges, steep escarpments, riverside water meadows and thatched village.

Time: 7h (5h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Warnings: Chalky paths slippery wet.

Walk details: the Saturday Walkers Club (tips, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).

Gentle countryside, steep hills, hidden valleys, bluebell woods and South Downs crest with panoramic views.

Time: 7h (5h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Warnings: Stiff hill climb.

Walk details: the Saturday Walkers Club (tips, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).

Water meadows, riverside embankments, parkland, chalk tracks and old river meanders.

Time: 5h (3h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Warnings: Can be muddy.

Source: A shorter variant of Amberley Circular via Arundel Park (Saturday Walkers Club).

Open chalk ridge, South Downs escarpment, wide well-marked paths, exposed hilltops and suburban road walking into Lancing.

Time: 7h (5h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Warnings: Very exposed in wind.

Source: A shorter variant of Amberley to Shoreham By Sea or Lancing (Saturday Walkers Club).