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.

KPSangster

February 23, 2025

Beautiful views, trails and architecture in a historical place. Some hill walking, mud tracks (of this time of year) walk along the River Arun.
You will see a variety of birds, adulating ground levels, scenic photographic views both panoramic and sculpture. Visit the old market town, churches, a cathedral, views of Arundel Castle, sit by the lake with a hot drink from the cafe at Swanbourne Lake. Walk your own pace and enjoy.

David Howells

October 4, 2023

Not far from Arundel is the 1797 tower built by Francis Hiorne as he bid for the contract to rebuild the castle. Today, it stands alone in the landscape, a wonderful, purposeless folly. Hiorne never won the contract he desired, and he died two years later, but his Tower did achieve greatness. It went on to star in Doctor Who.

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Elevation 60 m

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Thursday 15 January

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Max wind speed: 37.0 km/h

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Location: Arundel, Arun, West Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Hiorne Tower

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