Gatehouse at Arundel Castle – Arundel Town Centre loop from Houghton

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Gatehouse at Arundel Castle – Arundel Town Centre loop from Houghton

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Gatehouse at Arundel Castle – Arundel Town Centre loop from Houghton

02:04

17.6km

270m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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8.71 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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8.77 km

View of Arundel Castle

Highlight • Castle

Riding through Arundel town you'll be treated to spectacular views of Arundel Castle, which is set in magnificent gardens on a hill, looming high above the town like some giant …

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8.86 km

Arundel Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Very nice town, occasionally has live music in the Town Square

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8.95 km

Arundel High Street

Highlight • Settlement

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

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10.0 km

Swanbourne Lake

Highlight • Natural

A pretty boating lake just off of Mill Road, Arundel, with an area of benches to take in the view and a café and ice cream kiosk.

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10.5 km

Offham Hanger

Forest

11.8 km

River Arun Riverside Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a lovely peaceful stretch of winding single track, alongside the banks of the Arun.

If you cross the river at the north end of this segment there are …

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15.7 km

Monarch's Way to Houghton Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A fun downhill segment of the Monarch's Way from the woods to Houghton.

Start off by riding down through a field and into a wooded singletrack section that leads down …

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