swcwalks, swcwalk295, Arundel to Goring-by-Sea. 17/5/24

A very pleasant 10 miles, on a decent May afternoon, between the castle town of Arundel and Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex.
The route follows familiar terrain initially, beside the River Arun, and then enters Angmering Park (part of the original Norfolk Estate) for a variety of open valley, mixed woodland and farmland walking.
Lunch is had at St John the Divine church, Patching, but a pub option exists a bit further on past the village.
After a noisy stretch beside the busy A27, there's more woodland prior to arrival at Highdown Hill, with its Iron Age hill fort and some good views. Then, there's the option of a short walk around Highdown Gardens, an unusual chalk garden.
Finally, it's on to the station, or, a circuit of Goring and its stony beach.
A very good walk today, with a few muddy sections still remaining. It never exceeds 263 feet, so isn't particularly challenging on the limbs.

[@gillianbridge-tj9bm]

Thank you once again amib. Lovely downland views and of course Arundel is very picturesque. You have been very lucky with the cuckoos, so pleased to hear that wonderful call ! And a very happy birthday to you ! Thanks as always

[@amib]

Thanks Gillian🎂
Yes, so far, so good with the Cuckoos, but what a shame that we're talking about them in such terms☹️
Thanks for watching again😉👍

[@LizSmith292]

Happy Birthday, what a lovely way to celebrate. Was on the Oxfordshire Way last week but had to come off the route because of impassable mud and flooding. Still very wet in the area. Mainly good walking and some stunning views and scenery. 🎂

[@amib]

Thanks Liz🎂
I've done some of the Oxfordshire Way on previous SWC walks and can well believe what you're saying. A few more weeks of drying needed for some walks, for sure.
Thanks for watching again😉👍

[@Scomazz]

Happy 62nd! 🎉

[@amib]

Cheers!
Thanks for watching😉👍