Cycling

The area around Nurses Cottage and Arundel is criss-crossed with a network of bridle-paths, byways and country lanes, which offer a wide range of on and off-road routes of varying difficulty from the relatively flat coastal plain to more challenging routes on the South Downs.

  • Local lanes & bridleways
    • We have our own favourite local routes and can point these out on maps during your stay
  • South Downs Way
    • Within easy reach [4.5 miles / 7 km] from Nurses Cottage
  • Downs Link (Shoreham to Guildford)
    • 37 miles / 60 km along the route of a former railway

Our bike-friendly facilities:

  • Secure storage
  • Bike washing equipment
  • Pumps, repair kits, tools, etc.
  • Local OS maps available to borrow during your stay
  • Kit washing & drying (small additional charge)
  • Lifts often available from/to Arundel train station, town, local pubs & restaurants

The following websites provide suggestions with route descriptions and maps:

Southdown Velo Cycling Club

Southdown Velo Cycling Club dropping in for Lizzie's famous flapjacks