Best walks near Bognor Regis by train
Sussex · South East England | Walks by foot
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Amberley Station to Arundel Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Bognor Regis.
13km. Gentle ascents. 3h30–6h.
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).
An essential walk!
Highlights: Arundel Castle and Arundel itself.
Lunch stop: the George (1h30–3h in).
End-of-walk reward: the Eagle.
Fishbourne Station Circular via Chichester Harbour (Sussex)
30m from Bognor Regis, with one change.
Easy: 11km, flat terrain. 3h–5h.
Beginner-friendly: Just follow the coast and come back along a straight walk. It’s almost too simple! Flat, short and plenty of choices for lunch.
Chichester Harbour is a little-known National Landscape. Its protected saltmarsh landscape feeds an abundance of birdlife. It’s a major recreational harbour but somehow has a romantically melancholy and isolated air — you can imagine sea shanties being composed here.
Highlights: Chichester Harbour, Bosham, and Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens.
Lunch stops in Bosham (1h30–2h30 in): the Anchor Bleu, Timberley's, the Berkeley Arms, or Marwick's.
End-of-walk rewards: the Bull's Head Pub, or the Woolpack Inn.
Goring-by-Sea Station to Worthing Station (Sussex)
30m from Bognor Regis, with one change.
Tough: steep ascents. 19km. 5h30–9h.
Highlights: Highdown Gardens and Cissbury Ring Hill Fort.
Lunch stops: the Black Horse (3h–5h in), or the Gun Inn (3h–5h in).
Amberley Station to Shoreham-by-Sea Station (Sussex)
30m direct from Bognor Regis.
25km.
A rambler favourite! Open chalk ridge, South Downs escarpment, wide well-marked paths, exposed hilltops, riverside estuary path, and suburban road walking near finish. Very exposed in wind.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Arundel Station Circular via South Stoke Barn (Sussex)
15m direct from Bognor Regis.
21km. 5h.
Low hills, river valley, water meadows, woodland, parkland, riverside paths, and an attractive hilltop town. Flood risk in meadows.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Arundel Station to Goring-by-Sea Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Bognor Regis.
18km. 4h30.
River path, wooded estate tracks, open downland, chalk hills, coastal plain, and seaside seafront loop. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Amberley Station Circular via Arundel Park (Sussex)
30m direct from Bognor Regis.
18km. 4h30.
Water meadows, riverside embankments, wooded downs, open chalk parkland, historic town, and landscaped estate lake. Flooding risk in meadows.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Pulborough Station to Amberley Station (Sussex)
30m direct from Bognor Regis.
16km.
Quaint historic village centre, gentle hills, marshland RSPB reserve, quiet roads through woodland, and South Downs ridge with panoramic views of the Arun valley. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Billingshurst Station to Amberley Station (Sussex)
30m direct from Bognor Regis.
22km.
Gentle countryside, steep hills, hidden valleys, bluebell woods, and South Downs crest with panoramic views. Stiff hill climb.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Pulborough Station Circular via Greatham Bridge (Sussex)
30m direct from Bognor Regis.
21km. 5h.
Water meadows, riverside embankments, low hills, parkland, airfield edge, heathland, woodland, and thatched village. Can be boggy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Christ's Hospital Station to Billingshurst Station (Sussex)
30m direct from Bognor Regis.
27km. 6h30.
Very flat farmland, re-wilding estate, woods, streams, fields, and quiet lanes. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Southbourne Station to Chichester Station (Sussex)
15m from Bognor Regis, with one change.
18km. 5h.
Flat tidal harbour shoreline, raised sea walls, mudflats, fields, light woodland, duck pond, and pedestrianised historic city centre. Can be muddy. Best at high tide.