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Arun Retractable Footbridge – River Arun Pedestrian Bridge loop from Littlehampton

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South East England

Arun Retractable Footbridge – River Arun Pedestrian Bridge loop from Littlehampton

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4.5

(2)

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Arun Retractable Footbridge – River Arun Pedestrian Bridge loop from Littlehampton

01:48

7.12km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 334 m for 92 m

After 6.70 km for 92 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

385 m

Arun Retractable Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a pretty cool bridge, as it is one of the few retractable steel pedestrian footbridges in existence. The bridge linking East and West Littlehampton across the River Arun …

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2

2.40 km

Gravel Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3

4.78 km

West Beach Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

West Beach Local Nature Reserve is a pretty spot situated west of the River Arun in Littlehampton. It provides a much quieter area to walk in compared to the main …

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4

5.41 km

West Beach Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice coffee, simple menu and very obliging staff on my last visit here. If you are on the west side of the estuary, this is the only place to be.

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5

6.75 km

River Arun Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The original swing bridge was designed to replace a ferry in 1908 - which was then also later replaced by this smaller retractable pedestrian bridge. When fully functional the bridge opens twice daily for river traffic to pass through.

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B

7.12 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.12 km

1.58 km

637 m

446 m

315 m

Surfaces

2.82 km

1.28 km

1.21 km

1.02 km

547 m

223 m

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