Arundel & South Stoke

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Overview

Walk through Arundel town up to Hiorne Tower on to the top Arundel Park before dropping down to the river and walking via South Stoke back to Arundel.

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 182.9m / 600ft
Type:: circular

One steep descent. May be muddy along the riverside following prolonged rain.

Features

Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 02020 07085
Nearest postcode:: BN18 8DF
what3words:: likely.ringside.tolls

Start time:: 10:00 am

Car park opposite castle entrance. Parking free on Mill Road or in the pay carpark opposite the castle entrance. Plenty of refreshment places on return to Arundel. Arundel train station about 1 mile from start of walk No 85 bus from Chichester.

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