Sussex-SUP
Paddleboarding-River Arun, Arundel to Black Rabbit
Paddleboarding-River Arun, Arundel to Black Rabbit
Stunning views of Arundel Castle’s towering turrets, glimpses of kingfishers darting through wetlands, and the perfect riverside pub stop
A full route description can be found in our book Paddleboarding South East
Distance 6km return via Black Rabbit; 21km one way Arundel to Pulborough
Access restrictions no licence required; pontoon access with permission of The Edible Sandwich Co. tel. 01903 885969 www.ediblesandwich.co.uk
Starting Point Pontoon, High Street, Arundel, Arun, West Sussex, England, BN18 9AG. Grid ref. TQ 019 070; What3Words feels.required.streaking; slipway adjacent to Mill Road Car Park, Mill Road, Arundel, BN18 9PA; Grid ref. TQ 021 069; What3Words wordplay.smuggled.space
Parking Mill Road Car Park (charges)
Launching Pontoon at the Queens Road Bridge; slipway next to car park
Pitstops great place to pick up a sandwich, The Edible Sandwich Co., Arundel; popular riverside pub, The Black Rabbit, Arundel, tel. 01903 882638.
Getting there Exit A27 towards Arundel town centre. R on to High Street. 1st exit at roundabout on to Mill Road. Car park on R.
Special points
Start 2hrs before HW for trip to Black Rabbit, if paddling to Pulborough, this is a 5-6hr+ trip for experienced paddlers, best in Southerly winds to aid the flooding water although impact of the tide lessens as you travel north.
Arundel to Black Rabbit and Pulborough Paddleboard Route
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