West Beach
A flat loop that skirts the edge of Littlehampton Golf Course on a winding, tree-lined footpath, before joining the shingle of beautiful West Beach. The route then runs along the beach to the mouth of the Arun via a boardwalk with great views.
Map & Info
Quick Details
Start / finish
Ferry Road (by footbridge)
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Distance / ascent / time est.
2.5 miles / 0 ft / 1-2 hrs
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Surface / terrain
Footpath / beach (shingle)
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Stiles / road crossings
No stiles / no road crossings
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Other info
Not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies due to terrain; good for dogs
Blue square = 1km sq
Numbers correspond to directions below
Written Directions
+ use the images below for additional guidance!
Park for free at the end of Ferry Road (by the red footbridge) . Walk along the pavement up Rope Walk and look out for a footpath going off to the right by the bins (1).
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Follow this path all the way to the beach, keeping the golf course on your left (2, 2a).
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Once you reach the beach, turn left (3) and walk back towards the mouth of the Arun. Look out for the boardwalk near the start of the beach - turn left onto it (4), going between the sand dunes, and arriving in a paid parking area (4a).
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From here walk back along Rope Walk, keeping the river on your right, until you get to where you started.
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Photographic Directions
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