Welcome to this Signature Hike
For this extra special hike, we have teamed up with Fauna Brewery, a brewery that uses the sale of its beers to fund the conservation of endangered animals. Phil F Howard, founder of Fauna, has curated this excellent hike ending at the brewery, a stone’s throw from Arundel castle.
Read the infomation below to learn more about your walk before you head off.
The Brewery is open Thursday – Sunday.
Ready to walk?
Be sure to download your PDF guide for the walk and make sure you have the OS maps app downloaded.
Before you start
Here’s 3 important things you need to know before you head off:
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Save This Guide
Save the PDF guide on your device that you’re going to use on the walk. (This contains all the handy information, from how to get there, points of interest and pubs, taxis etc).
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Download OS Map App
This is how you will navigate your way around the route. The link for the route is in this guide and will take you to the OS Maps app.
Click here for Apple
Click here for Android
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Battery
Make sure you have plenty of battery. We hope you have a great walk.
The Curator Phil Howard
Meet the Curator
Phil was born in Sussex and lived in Arundel and the surrounding area for nearly his whole life. He has always had a passion for wildlife and conservation. He started a small petting Zoo in Arundel at the age of 15, this venture sadly failed but led him to study Zoology at university. After his studies he trained to become a safari guide in Botswana, on his return to the UK he set up Fauna Brewing.
“At Fauna Brewing, we are mad about beer and crazy for conservation. Our beers are brewed with purpose. We’re not just here to make great beer, that’s why we choose a different wildlife conservation cause to support for every beer that we brew. We’re excited to share an ever growing range of products that are supporting wildlife at home in the south downs. Visit our Taproom enroute to see the beginnings of our wildflower meadow.”

Adventure Summary
South Downs
As your train trundles through London suburbia, it is difficult to imagine that you are less than 90 minutes away from the heart of the South Downs. River walking, hill cresting, sea views, castle views, historic buildings, cafés and a visit to Fauna Brewery… what more could you possibly want from a day out of the city?
It’s worth deciding your priorities before you step off the train. It’s a four hour hike but there are plenty of enticing distractions along the way. A coffee at the Riverside Café early on, a wander around Arundel Cathedral, the Castle, the pizza and beer on offer at Fauna, a perusal of some of Arundel’s shops and galleries – these are all possibilities.
This is a hike that easily fits into one day and can be enjoyed at any time of year. There’s always the choice to stretch out your adventure with an overnight stay in Arundel. Enjoy stunning scenery and birdlife and a beautiful country town and castle, all easily accessible by train from London.

Hike Highlights
Fauna Brewery
Enjoy a drink at Fauna Brewery to save endagered animals!
Arundel Castle
One of the most impressive castles in the UK and open to the public for a visit.
River Arun
Walking alongside the flowing waters with the birds flying past is the perfect antidote for busy London life!
Points of interest
Places to enjoy along the route





What’s Next?
Done the hike? Let us and fellow members know how you got on and leave any tips and advice!