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South East England

Arun Retractable Footbridge – River Arun Pedestrian Bridge loop from Yapton

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Arun Retractable Footbridge – River Arun Pedestrian Bridge loop from Yapton

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4.3

(3)

16

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Arun Retractable Footbridge – River Arun Pedestrian Bridge loop from Yapton

00:56

16.6km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 6.23 km for 92 m

After 10.3 km for 92 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.53 km

The Oystercatcher Inn

Highlight • Pub

2

6.27 km

Arun Retractable Footbridge

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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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3

6.28 km

River Arun Pedestrian Bridge

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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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4

6.85 km

Look & Sea Café

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Nice place to have a coffee and watch the world go by.

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5

6.90 km

Littlehampton Lifeboat Station

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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

8.16 km

The Promenade Overlooking Littlehampton East Beach

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7

13.5 km

HM Prison Ford

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Category D mens 'open' prison.

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8

15.1 km

Coffee Shop Patio

Highlight • Cafe

mid hike coffee shop

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B

16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

3.41 km

1.75 km

204 m

111 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

278 m

102 m

< 100 m

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