Swanbourne Lake – Hiorne Tower loop from Arundel

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Swanbourne Lake – Hiorne Tower loop from Arundel

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Swanbourne Lake – Hiorne Tower loop from Arundel

02:43

10.0km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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98 m

Arundel High Street

Highlight • Settlement

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

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186 m

Arundel Castle Lower Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

This is the main entrance to Arundel Castle, known as the Lower Gate or Lower Lodge, off of Mill Road.

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955 m

Stone Bridge Over the River in South Downs National Park

Highlight • River

Lovely for short walks or long hikes. Or just feeding the ducks. Loads of history.

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1.17 km

Swanbourne Lake

Highlight • Natural

A pretty boating lake just off of Mill Road, Arundel, with an area of benches to take in the view and a café and ice cream kiosk.

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1.44 km

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 on the banks and even hire a rowing boat between March and October. Swanbourne Lodge Tearooms, opposite the boathouse, offers a range of food and drink.

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1.83 km

Hiorne Tower viewed from Swanbourne Lake

Highlight • Monument

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

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4.36 km

View of the Arun River from South Downs

Highlight • River

7.03 km

Hiorne Tower

Highlight • Monument

Hiorns Tower is an impressive-looking 19th-century tower perched in the South Downs National Park near Arundel. The tower was originally used as a lookout in the war and today is open to the public providing an excellent vantage point to the surrounding countryside.

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