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South East England

Gatehouse at Arundel Castle – Arundel High Street loop from Madehurst

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Gatehouse at Arundel Castle – Arundel High Street loop from Madehurst

Hard

5.0

(5)

19

hikers

Gatehouse at Arundel Castle – Arundel High Street loop from Madehurst

06:10

22.1km

440m

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: May 6, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

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After 20.1 km for 61 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.06 km

View of Nore Folly from Butt Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Butt Lane Bridleway, look north west and you'll see Nore Folly on the opposite hillside. Although the folly looks like a gatehouse it goes absolutely nowhere and was built …

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2

10.9 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

11.2 km

Arundel High Street

Highlight • Settlement

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

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4

11.9 km

St Nicholas' Church, Arundel

Highlight • Historical Site

Free to enter and charming. A 14th century church with impressive old paint on the walls inside.

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5

13.1 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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6

15.1 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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7

17.3 km

Wooden Walkway Over Marsh, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Structure

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

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8

19.8 km

Houghton Forest Play Area

Highlight • Forest

Dens & swings for kids of all ages to play.

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B

22.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

4.30 km

2.69 km

2.40 km

1.36 km

209 m

Surfaces

7.63 km

5.99 km

4.38 km

1.95 km

1.95 km

111 m

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Sunday 21 June

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