Linear Winter Walk Amberley to Arundel up Camp Hill
10 people attending
20 places left
Join Outdoorlads on a varied walk along quiet lanes and dry made up paths (where possible). We will go in the direction of North Stoke, then just before, head up the Downs via Camp Hill, then passing the Burgh Tumuli, past Perry Hill and another Tumulus, along the gallops and drop down to Burpham where we will pause for a packed lunch and depending on the time, stop for a swift half. www.georgeatburpham.co.uk (which is a dog friendly pub).
After lunch we will head out of Burpham and Wepham and head towards the Monarch's Way then back down through Warningcamp (not Warning, Camp) to the River Arun, where we join the tow path on the south side. It might be a bit marshy at the point we join, proper walking boots are highly recommended. From here we will walk to the Centre of Arundel with good views over the river to the castle.
I'll end the walk here as it is a more interesting place to finish, giving people a change of light refreshments of the Tea or Beer variety. Arundel Railway Station at this point which will be about 20mins walk.
Some Photos are with permission from Malcolm Oakley who runs www.southdownswalking.com
What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Please bring a packed lunch and a drink/plenty of water. There will be nowhere at the start to buy anything. A possible pub stop en route will be for drinks only.