Sussex Walks

Bramber Walks & Route Maps

Bramber walk, Sussex
Bramber · Photo: Chris Shaw

These walks around Bramber offer a wonderful mix of history, riverside scenery, and charming village life.

The first route is a short, family-friendly pub walk that takes in the Norman Bramber Castle ruins, a gentle riverside stroll along the River Adur, and the pretty village high street with options for refreshments.

The second walk extends this loop for a longer riverside adventure, while the third route is a more challenging outing that combines the castle and riverside sections with a climb up Annington Hill along the South Downs Way, rewarding walkers with expansive views across the countryside.

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Walk information

Bramber Walk 1

Walk distance
2 miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

This first route is a lovely short family friendly pub walk form the pretty village of Bramber.

Heading clockwise, the walk first takes you on a short stroll around the remains of the Norman Bramber Castle (there is a small charge for the car park for non members).

It then takes you out through countryside for a while before meeting the pretty River Adur for a lovely riverside amble that eventually gets you back to the village where you can walk down the pretty high street and find some pub options for refreshments.

Bramber Walk 1 4.0 Ratings and reviews 6 ratings · 2 reviews

Based on 6 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly3.2 / 5
Path condition2.7 / 5
Buggy friendly1.2 / 5
Wheelchair friendly0.8 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café3.2 / 5
Route accuracy4.7 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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User reviews

Walker review

Nice walk, quite a lot of stinging nettles but that didnt stop the fun. Lovley seeing the cows and calves on route.

Walker review

Great walk. First walk using app very impressed!

Walk information

Bramber Walk 2

Walk distance
3½ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

The second route is an extension to the first route that doesn't take you through the Bramber high street for the pub (although you can easily stroll in if you wish).

Instead, it extends the loop to make a longer walk that enjoys a lot more walking alongside the lovely River Adur.

Bramber Walk 2 4.2 Ratings and reviews 6 ratings · 2 reviews

Based on 6 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.2

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.3 / 5
Path condition3.5 / 5
Buggy friendly1.3 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.3 / 5
Pub or café2.5 / 5
Route accuracy4.7 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelBoots recommended

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User reviews

Walker review

A nice walk along the river Adur. A plus point was the benches situated along the way - the perfect perch for your packed lunch. The main downside was that streches of the walk were fairly near to a busy road from which traffic noise could be heard. Handy to get to though from Brighton on the no. 2 bus.

Walker review

Excellent family stroll. In warmer months there is also an icecream van at the castle so a good tip would be to end there and you can walk round the church for free as well.

Walk information

Bramber Walk 3

Walk distance
6¾ miles
Time
3.5 hours
Route type
Circular

The final route is a longer and more strenuous walk that still enjoys the castle remains and lovely riverside walking, but it then also heads off on an adventure along the South Downs Way for a climb up Annington Hill.

You'll need more time and energy on this route, but you'll then also be rewarded with some lovely views.

There is a short section of roadside walking on the route, so please be careful here.

Bramber Walk 3 3.8 Ratings and reviews 4 ratings · 3 reviews

Based on 4 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating3.8

A well-liked walk

Dog friendly4.8 / 5
Path condition4.8 / 5
Buggy friendly2.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café1.3 / 5
Route accuracy4.8 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockLivestock likely
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Walker review

Good, nice views, pigs farms interesting. Very quiet. No coffee on the way.

Walker review

Check out the pig farm! Its like the gulag for pigs poor things.

Walker review

Some information on the location of the paid parking would have helped.

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Expanded route map for Bramber Walk 1, a 2 mile circular walk in Sussex