Walks from Amberley
MapBeautiful walks starting or ending at Amberley Station.
Alternatively, view walks you can reach directly from Amberley by train.
Amberley to Arundel
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.
Time: 3h30–7h
1 lunch spot: the George (1h30–3h30 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.
Amberley to Shoreham-by-Sea
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: 8h–15h30
1 lunch spot: Columba's Kitchen (4h–8h 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.
Amberley Circular via Arundel Park
Water meadows, riverside embankments, wooded downs, open chalk parkland, historic town and landscaped estate lake.
Time: 4h30
Warnings: Flooding risk in meadows.
Walk details: the Saturday Walkers Club (tips, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).
Amberley Circular via Parham
River meadows, foot of the South Downs, wetland marshland, parkland and open downland ridge with fine views.
Warnings: Can be flooded.
Walk details: the Saturday Walkers Club (tips, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).
Pulborough to Amberley
Quaint historic village centre, gentle hills, marshland RSPB reserve, quiet roads through woodland and South Downs ridge with panoramic views of the Arun valley.
Warnings: Can be muddy.
Walk details: the Saturday Walkers Club (tips, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).
Arundel to Amberley
Historic town, landscaped parkland, chalky South Downs ridges, steep escarpments, riverside water meadows and thatched village.
Time: 5h30
Warnings: Chalky paths slippery wet.
Walk details: the Saturday Walkers Club (tips, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).
Billingshurst to Amberley
Gentle countryside, steep hills, hidden valleys, bluebell woods and South Downs crest with panoramic views.
Warnings: Stiff hill climb.
Walk details: the Saturday Walkers Club (tips, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).
Amberley Circular via Arundel Park & Gurkha Bridge
Water meadows, riverside embankments, parkland, chalk tracks and old river meanders.
Warnings: Can be muddy.
Source: A shorter variant of Amberley Circular via Arundel Park – the Saturday Walkers Club (tips, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).
Amberley to Lancing
Open chalk ridge, South Downs escarpment, wide well-marked paths, exposed hilltops and suburban road walking into Lancing.
Warnings: Very exposed in wind.
Source: A shorter variant of Amberley to Shoreham By Sea or Lancing – the Saturday Walkers Club (tips, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).