Walks you can reach from Ford by train
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Amberley Station to Arundel Station (Sussex)
6m direct from Ford.
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.
Arundel Station Circular via South Stoke Barn (Sussex)
6m direct from Ford.
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)
6m direct from Ford.
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.
Littlehampton Station to Bognor Regis Station (Sussex)
6m direct from Ford.
12km.
Coastal seafront promenades, shingle beaches, sand dunes, sea wall paths, quiet seafront homes, and south coast seaside resorts. Check tide timings.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Angmering Station to Littlehampton Station (Sussex)
6m direct from Ford.
16km. 3h30.
Open downland, coastal plain, quiet alleyways, farmland, residential streets, shingle beach, seafront promenade, and riverside walk.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Shoreham-by-Sea Station to Littlehampton Station (Sussex)
6m direct from Ford.
22km.
Flat coastal promenade, shingle beach, sandy beach, grassy seafront paths, and seaside resorts. Check tide timings.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Arundel Station to Worthing Station (Sussex)
6m direct from Ford.
22km. 5h.
River path, wooded estate tracks, open downland, chalk hills, coastal plain, seafront promenade, and town streets. Can be muddy.
A longer variant of Arundel to Goring-by-Sea – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Goring-by-Sea Station to Littlehampton Station (Sussex)
6m direct from Ford.
15km. 3h30.
Residential streets, tree-lined bridleway, coastal plain, open downland, shingle beach, seafront promenade, and riverside walk.
An alternative variant of Angmering to Littlehampton – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Worthing Station to Littlehampton Station (Sussex)
6m direct from Ford.
13km.
Flat coastal promenade, grassy paths, shingle and sandy beach, and seaside resort. Check tide timings.
A shorter variant of Shoreham By Sea to Littlehampton – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Angmering Station Circular (Sussex)
7m direct from Ford.
10km. 2h30.
Open downland, farmland, quiet alleyways, and residential streets.
A shorter variant of Angmering to Littlehampton – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Angmering Station to Worthing Station (Sussex)
7m direct from Ford.
15km. 3h30.
Residential streets, village lanes, bridleways, open downland, chalk hills, coastal plain, seafront promenade, and town streets.
A longer variant of Arundel to Goring-by-Sea – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Angmering Station to Goring-by-Sea Station (Sussex)
7m direct from Ford.
11km. 2h30.
Residential streets, village lanes, bridleways, open downland, chalk hills, and coastal plain.
An alternative variant of Arundel to Goring-by-Sea – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.