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South East England

View of the River Arun – River Arun Footbridge loop from Houghton

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

View of the River Arun – River Arun Footbridge loop from Houghton

Moderate

8

hikers

View of the River Arun – River Arun Footbridge loop from Houghton

02:11

7.84km

150m

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 6, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

323 m

View of the South Downs

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2

2.45 km

Wooden Walkway Over Marsh, South Downs National Park

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

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3

3.18 km

View of the River Arun

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View of the River Arun to the south with South Downs in the background. This pretty river meanders around the villages of North and South Stoke, Offham and through Arundel …

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4

3.80 km

River Arun Footbridge

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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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5

4.97 km

View of South Downs National Park

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Clay Path Not to steep 5%

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6

6.26 km

Stargazing Spot in South Downs National Park

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7

7.26 km

Monarch's Way Countryside Path

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8

7.48 km

Houghton Forest Play Area

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Dens & swings for kids of all ages to play.

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B

7.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.34 km

2.92 km

501 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.37 km

2.01 km

931 m

283 m

231 m

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