Gurkha Suspension Bridge – Swanbourne Lake loop from Arundel

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Gurkha Suspension Bridge – Swanbourne Lake loop from Arundel

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Gurkha Suspension Bridge – Swanbourne Lake loop from Arundel

05:43

21.8km

180m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. 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

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.30 km

Gatehouse at Arundel Castle

Highlight • Monument

Set in magnificent gardens, high on a hill, Arundel Castle commands the landscape with breathtaking views over the South Downs and the River Arun. Looming high above the town, it …

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7.68 km

St Leonard's Church, Arundel

Highlight • Religious Site

St Leonard's Church is a beautiful 14th-century, Grade I listed building situated in the heart of Arundel in West Sussex.

The church is one of the oldest and most historic …

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8.50 km

Gurkha Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Monument

A suspension bridge existed at this site from the mid 19th century onwards until damaged by a fallen tree in 2009. Initially a normal footbridge was going to be the …

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10.9 km

Wooden Walkway Over Marsh, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Structure

This walkway is fairly long and does keep you out of the very boggy marsh around the rivers edge.

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16.5 km

The Black Rabbit Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice pub with delicious food, right on the banks of the Arundel

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17.7 km

Swanbourne Lake

Highlight • Forest

In a picturesque setting, overlooked by Arundel Castle, Swanbourne Lake is a beautiful place that's rich with wildlife. You can take a leisurely saunter around the lake and woodland, relax …

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18.1 km

Hiorne Tower viewed from Swanbourne Lake

Highlight • Monument

Great views. Lovely places for tea and cake in Arundel.

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20.8 km

Arundel High Street

Highlight • Settlement

Lots of variety of places to eat and drink. Lots of quirky shops.

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21.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.90 km

4.81 km

4.50 km

1.80 km

769 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.53 km

4.54 km

3.95 km

3.74 km

3.65 km

414 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

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Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

7°C

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

April 28, 2023,Arundel Cathedral – View of Arundel Castle loop from Amberley

Nice gentle walk from amberley to Arundel and back through Arundel park. Both are easily accessible by train. Very very muddy near amberley due to climate change.