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)
Distance / ascent / time est.
2.5 miles / 0 ft / 1-2 hrs
Surface / terrain
Footpath / beach (shingle)
Stiles / road crossings
No stiles / no road crossings
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).
Follow this path all the way to the beach, keeping the golf course on your left (2, 2a).
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).
From here walk back along Rope Walk, keeping the river on your right, until you get to where you started.
Photographic Directions
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