Amberley to Arundel

Sat Oct 09 2021 at 08:50 am

London Victoria station | London

AAA London Group
Publisher/HostAAA London Group
Amberley to Arundel
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Hike Highlights
• South Downs Way
• The beautiful thatched cottages of Amberley village
• River Arun
• Arundel Park and woods
• Hiorne Tower (Victorian folly)
• Gurka suspension bridge
• Arundel Hillside Castle
• Arundel riverside Pub
We will be hiking this popular circular walk starting in Amberley and finishing in Arundel with its 11th Century castle.
We start out by walking north into Amberley (full of beautiful thatched cottages and a wonderful castle now used as a 5star hotel. We walk to the river Arun and follow that a short while and then leave it to head to South Stoke with its Ghurka built suspension bridge over the Arun. The picking up the river we follow it before climbing up into wild Arundel Park with its Hiorne Tower folly. We descend to the lake exiting the downland park by a wonderful pub by the river a mile from Arundel.
After stopping for optional refreshments we head to Arundel station with the options to stay a little longer for those who want to explore the old town.
We stop for a picnic lunch at a suitable point with views in the walk
HIKING INFO:
Distance: 18km (11 miles) approx.
Elevation Gain: 370 metres
Estimated Duration* (approx): 5 hours for walking
Difficulty: Moderate (See link for AAA Hike Grading)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14u2E9DF9Q_wD394NafM9o736kfDINpST/view?usp=sharing
TRAVEL LOGISTICS:
Meetup Point: Victoria Station, near the Main Ticket Office (See Map link)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I9crCDMAkBhpM_rFiEZSkGqdbCW1NwsZ?usp=sharing
Meetup Time: 08.50
Train Departs: 09.17 from London Arrives: 10.38 at Amberley
Walk Departs: 10.45
Return Train Departs*: Arundel twice an hour
* Denotes. The times stated are ideal and subject change & conditions on the day
It is impossible to confirm a specific return time. Therefore, please consider yourself committed for the entire day
£28 PER PERSON PRICE SHOWN INCLUDES:
• Guided Hike by an experienced guide and trained Mountain Leader with Wilderness First Aid Training
• PayPal fee
• Return rail fare to and from stated destination
£10 PER PERSON OPTION if you want to find your own way to Amberley, just RSVP and pay £10 at the paypal link.
WHAT TO WEAR BRING
• Good suitable hiking footwear, ideally boots for winter hiking shoes for summer
• Waterproof jacket & trousers
• Suitable hiking trousers and top (jeans aren't classed as suitable)
• Backpac
• Water, ideally 2l
• Snacks
• Hat, gloves and spare layer subject to weather
• Camera & phone.
• Cash for the pub at the end
• Packed lunch and snacks
RSVP, CANCELLING & AAA TERMS & CONDITIONS
If your plans change please update your RSVP. Others can take advantage of the free place. If the hike sells out then please message the organisers who will be happy to issue a refund. For AAA full terms and conditions relating to hiking, refunds, cancellations, children, dogs etc https://www.meetup.com/AAA-LondonGroup/pages/14904902/AAA_London_Group_Terms_and_Conditions/
SAFETY
We have operated nearly 1000 events in the last ten years that have been free of major incidents. We have achieved this via meticulous planning. All participants (members and their guests) on any AAA London Group walk or activity are personally responsible for their own fitness, safety and welfare and must be equipped accordingly. If you have signed up to the event you acknowledge and accept the AAA London Group Terms and Conditions.
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© AAA London Group Ltd 2021. Errors and Omissions Excepted.
Any question contact Reuben via meetup messaging or on 07794849127
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London Victoria station, London, United Kingdom

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