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Lyminster And Crossbush

Hiorne Tower – Gurkha Suspension Bridge loop from Arundel

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South East England

Lyminster And Crossbush

Hiorne Tower – Gurkha Suspension Bridge loop from Arundel

Hard

4.4

(5)

21

hikers

Hiorne Tower – Gurkha Suspension Bridge loop from Arundel

05:16

19.8km

200m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.07 km

Arundel High Street

Highlight • Settlement

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

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2

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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3

2.60 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 …

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4

4.63 km

View of South Downs from Northern Arundel Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the northern end of Arundel Park, you'll be afforded some breathtaking views across the rolling hills and lush green landscapes that make up the South Downs National Park.

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5

7.89 km

River Arun Footbridge

Highlight • River

This is a handy crossing over the River Arun, which is few and far between. A must-do crossing if you are doing the South Downs Way, either hiking or biking.

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6

13.5 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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7

16.7 km

The Black Rabbit Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

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

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8

16.9 km

View of Arundel Castle and the River Arun

Highlight • Viewpoint

The walk runs alongside the River Arun for a stretch.

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B

19.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.57 km

3.95 km

3.62 km

2.99 km

659 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.27 km

5.12 km

4.36 km

3.09 km

1.93 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

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12°C

69 %

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