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Arun Retractable Footbridge – River Arun Pedestrian Bridge loop from Climping

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Arun Retractable Footbridge – River Arun Pedestrian Bridge loop from Climping

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Arun Retractable Footbridge – River Arun Pedestrian Bridge loop from Climping

03:22

13.3km

20m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 4.94 km for 92 m

After 10.2 km for 92 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.98 km

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 in 1981 has a retractable steel section to allow access to any piloted vessels upriver. It gives great views up and down the River Arun from here too.

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5.34 km

Grilled Plaice Recipe Plaque

Highlight • Monument

5.69 km

Littlehampton Lifeboat Station

Highlight • Structure

Littlehampton Lifeboat Station has been here for many years although the building has changed, as have the boats. Today we have a fast Rib which is towed in and out by tractor. Formerly there was a Blue Peter Lifeboat.

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6.38 km

Littlehampton Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

6.44 km

Littlehampton Beach Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

Shelter from rain and wind

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6.92 km

The Promenade Overlooking Littlehampton East Beach

Highlight • Beach

7.01 km

Littlehampton Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Promenade is a beautiful & vibrant destination in the seaside town of Littlehampton consisting of a long wide walkway that runs parallel to the beach.

The promenade is home to a few lovely little cafés and beachfront shops, including the East Beach Cafe, which is a unique-looking eatery with some fantastic views out to the sea.

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10.2 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.

You can read all about it via the handy information board! (See pic).

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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.45 km

2.18 km

2.09 km

1.09 km

549 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

2.53 km

1.88 km

1.85 km

1.65 km

446 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 10 May

14°C

2°C

49 %

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Arun Retractable Footbridge – River Arun Pedestrian Bridge loop from Climping

Arun Retractable Footbridge

Grilled Plaice Recipe Plaque

Littlehampton Lifeboat Station

Littlehampton Lighthouse

Littlehampton Beach Shelter

The Promenade Overlooking Littlehampton East Beach

Littlehampton Promenade

River Arun Pedestrian Bridge

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