Climping – Countryside Meets Coast
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"The last surviving stretch of undeveloped coast between Bognor Regis and Brighton."
Walk directions
From the beach car park take the road leading away from the sea, passing the entrance to Bailiffscourt Hotel on the left-hand side. Continue walking along the road until you reach The Black Horse Inn (closed) and take the next footpath on the right, by some thatched cottages.
When the track swings left, continue ahead across the field to a signpost at a junction with a byway. Go straight over and follow the path through the fields towards a tile-roofed barn.
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Additional information
Terrain
- Field paths, roads and stretches of beach
Landscape
- Sandy beaches, open farmland and riverside development
Dog friendliness
- Off lead on enclosed paths and beach area; under control near the Arun and on road at Climping
Parking
- Fee-paying car park at Climping Beach
Toilets en route
- Climping Beach car park
About the walk
Much of the Sussex coast has grown and evolved since early pioneering photographers captured classic seaside scenes at Worthing, Hove and Littlehampton, and now a chain of urban development extends almost continuously from Bognor to Brighton. Here and there are still hints of the coastline as it...
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About the area
Divided from East Sussex back in 1888, West Sussex has a variety of landscapes and coastal scenery, but it is the spacious and open South Downs with which the county is most closely associated. There are plenty of walking routes in the South Downs National Park, cycling routes by the sea or visitors can explore the pretty town of Arundel with its historic castle and buildings.
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Leeside
Leeside is a bright bungalow, close to local sailing clubs, the River Arun and the beach. Visitors will receive a warm welcome, and the comfortable, modern bedrooms have TVs and free Wi...
Arun View Inn
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Ship & Anchor
Neatly maintained by the enthusiastic, hard working owner, this small, well-located site has dated, but spotlessly clean toilet facilities, a secluded tent area, and enjoys a pleasant p...
Arundel River Cottage
Arundel River Cottage is an immaculately presented river front cottage with a dedicated parking space. It's within easy walking distance, along flat ground, of Arundel centre and Arunde...
Arundel River Cottage
Arundel River Cottage is an immaculately presented river front cottage with a dedicated parking space. It's within easy walking distance, along flat ground, of Arundel centre and Arunde...
The Town House Restaurant with Rooms
This is an elegant, Grade II listed Regency building overlooking Arundel Castle, just a short walk from the shops and centre of the town. Bedrooms and public areas retain the building's...
Avisford Park Hotel
A private boarding school in a previous life, Avisford Park retains loads of original features including the names of all the head boys engraved on the cedar wall panels in the main res...
2 Seafield Terrace
2 Seafield Terrace is a comfortable family house, sleeping 5, set in the most wonderful location right on Bognor Regis beach in West Sussex. With views across the sea from all main room...
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