River Arun Pedestrian Bridge – Arun Retractable Footbridge loop from Littlehampton

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River Arun Pedestrian Bridge – Arun Retractable Footbridge loop from Littlehampton

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River Arun Pedestrian Bridge – Arun Retractable Footbridge loop from Littlehampton

03:19

13.2km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 2.97 km for 92 m

After 9.97 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.12 km

Littlehampton Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Promenade is a beautiful & vibrant destination in the seaside town of Littlehampton consisting of a long wide walkway that runs parallel to the beach.

The promenade is home …

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1.70 km

Littlehampton Beach Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

Shelter from rain and wind

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2.65 km

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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5.03 km

West Beach Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

West Beach Local Nature Reserve is a pretty spot situated west of the River Arun in Littlehampton. It provides a much quieter area to walk in compared to the main …

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10.0 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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10.6 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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