Celebrate Chirstmas with a gorgeous Arundel walk and fun festive dinner

Join us for a festive winter walk through the heart of the South Downs rounded off by Christmas Dinner in a pub between a castle and a cathedral! Santa hats and Christmas jumpers optional but encouraged!

Spaces fill up quickly for this special event, so sign up soon!

THE WALK

We’ll wander from historic Amberley, follow the winding River Arun and take in gorgeous villages and castles, before settling into the beautiful market town of Arundel for festive celebrations.

Amberley – Often nicknamed the Pearl of the Sussex Downs, the village looks a bit like it was taken from off a Christmas card, with its thatched cottages, stone walls and 14th-century castle ruins

Burpham and Wepham – Tucked away in a quiet valley, these tiny hamlets sit on ancient Saxon fortifications built to defend against Viking raids, and offer quintessential English country charm surrounded by rolling hills.

Arundel Park and Castle – Finally, as we walk through the extensive grounds of Arundel Park, we'll get dramatic views of Arundel Castle that has stood guarding the valley for nearly 1,000 years.

WALK SUMMARY (all info is approximate!)

Distance: 20km/12.5 miles linear route
Ascent: 300 metres
Duration: 5h walking
Grade: Beginner/Intermediate, along good paths, with one gradual ascent

THE DINNER

We have reserved a private room exclusively for our group in St Mary's Gate Inn, in between Arundel Castle and the Cathedral. A two-course dinner is included in the price, with vegetarian options – menu to follow soon. You can upgrade to three courses for only an extra £5.

LOGISTICS

Walk start: 10.30am Amberley Station
Walk finish: 4pm Arundel town

Dinner: 5pm St Mary's Gate Inn
Depart: 8pm Arundel Station, train arrives back to Victoria at 9.50pm

Recommended trains from London

09:05 Dep: London Victoria
10:23 Arr: Amberley

20:14 Dep: Arundel
21:49 Arr: London Victoria

Recommended train ticket
Off-Peak Day Return to Arundel

COST AND PAYMENT

Cost: £50 for the hike and a two-course Christmas Dinner, party crackers etc. Upgrade to £55 for three courses.

Only full payment guarantees booking - clicking 'Attend' below alone does NOT secure attendance. BOOKING CLOSES ON SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER.

PAYMENT

To make a booking, follow the three steps below.

1. Click ‘Attend’ below
2. Make payment to the bank details below
3. Send an email to [email protected] to advise that you have made payment.

Name: Duncan Jones
Sort code: 608371
Account: 18931261
Ref: Xmas2026

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PRICE INCLUDES

Guided hike planned and led by an experienced AAA leader, trained in Outdoor First Aid.
Christmas dinner [menu to follow]

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

Travel costs
Lunch, drinks or any refreshments
PayPal fees

RECOMMENDED KIT LIST (complete list)

Suitable hiking shoes or boots
Packed lunch and snacks
Water - 2 litres recommended
Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!)
Warm windproof layer e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece
Wicking base layer e.g. Polyester/Tencel/Merino

CANCELLING/REFUNDS

Payment is non-refundable. If you find you can no longer attend, you may sell your place to another member of AAA and arrange any money transactions privately.
If you want to do this, please inform the Host shown on this page before you start the process.

QUESTIONS
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