Arundel — Storrington

Arusto two
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By Bostal Boy on 13 Mar 2022

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Description

This route corrects the problem of the redirected bridleway north of Wepham Down which is incorrectly marked on the OS map and hence followed by ARUSTO One. Everything else is the same

This route corrects the problem of the redirected bridleway north of Wepham Down which is incorrectly marked on the OS map and hence followed by ARUSTO One. Everything else is the same

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Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

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Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
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Maybe present Free wifi (1)
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Present at time of survey Bench (1)
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Maybe present Long grass sections (1)
Maybe present Crops encroaching on path (1)
Present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
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Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
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Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
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Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
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Present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
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Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

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Narrowest part of path: no data

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

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How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
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Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

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5.0% of the route is on roads (1)

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

5.0% of the route is paved (1)

25.0% of the route is muddy (1)

10.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

5.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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3X March 2022 by Bostal Boy
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Arundel
Grid Ref TQ0194707038
Lat / Lon 50.85387° / -0.55304°
Easting / Northing 501,947E / 107,038N
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Storrington
Grid Ref TQ0872614284
Lat / Lon 50.91778° / -0.45461°
Easting / Northing 508,726E / 114,284N
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reviews

Srsaunders

03 Mar 2024 Winter
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This is a lovely walk, along the Arun valley and up, over and back down the South Downs into Storrington (I actually did it in reverse, on 11/11/23).

Bostal Boy

13 Mar 2022 Winter
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This is a marvellous route across the top of the Downs. I would say it is best undertaken from Storrington to Arundel. This provides the silhouette of Arundel Castle ahead as an accompaniment for the second half of the walk. The final section along the levee bank of the River Arun into the town is a beautiful finale.

The route starts at the busy Storrington High Street, but the traffic noise is quickly left behind as you head out the village. The path towards the scarp of the South Downs is along the side of fields and can be muddy. There are a couple of narrow footbridges across streams. From the foot of Kithurst Hill, the route is straight up. This is a steep bostal bridleway which really tests the heart and lungs. At the top of the climb, I took a quick there-and-back detour to bag the trig point at Kithurst Hill, but that's an optional extra.

The route itself from the top of the climb now descends gently for three or four miles to the village of Burpham. There are sections straight across cultivated fields where you may be following foot or hoof prints if the field has been been newly ploughed. Just North of Wepham Down, follow the bridle path as I have traced it, as a section of bridleway marked on the OS map is no longer in use. The re-routed path is clear on the ground but a crossroad sign where five paths meet is a little confusing (see photo #9, follow the red arrow).

Burpham is a pretty and peaceful downland village with fantastic views of the Arun Valley. There is a pub, The George, for refreshments and a lovely churchyard with benches around the edge for a rest or picnic. The route out of the village follows the edge of a steep, ancient embankment or burgh dating back to the time of Alfred the Great c.890 AD.

From here, some steps marked on the map as Jacob's Ladder (photo #12) take you down to the River Arun, which is mostly followed all the way into Arundel. This section has several stiles and there is a railway level crossing (photo #14) near the end.

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Distance

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Ascent

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Descent

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