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Arun Retractable Footbridge – River Arun Pedestrian Bridge loop from Climping

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South East England

Arun Retractable Footbridge – River Arun Pedestrian Bridge loop from Climping

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Arun Retractable Footbridge – River Arun Pedestrian Bridge loop from Climping

01:57

7.72km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 3.79 km for 92 m

After 5.00 km for 92 m

Waypoints

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Start point

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3.83 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 …

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2

4.44 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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3

4.48 km

Look & Sea Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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4

4.52 km

Harbour Lights Café

Highlight • Cafe

5

4.69 km

Grilled Plaice Recipe Plaque

Highlight • Monument

6

5.04 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.

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7.72 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.55 km

1.55 km

1.16 km

859 m

618 m

Surfaces

2.32 km

1.75 km

1.55 km

1.20 km

618 m

298 m

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