Walking

The area around Nurses Cottage and Arundel is criss-crossed with a network of footpaths, 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
  • Arundel Park
    • Open to the public with a range of walks overlooking the valley, by the river Arun and around Swanbourne Lake
  • Monarch's Way
    • Almost passes our door, just 300m away at the end of the road
  • South Downs Way
    • 1.5 to 2 hours' walk [4.5 miles / 7 km] from Nurses Cottage

Our walker-friendly facilities:

  • 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
Walking Boots