River Arun

Andy Moore · 03 February 2010, 14:04

How navigable is the River Arun?

Andy

Channel Ribs · 03 February 2010, 14:09

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Originally Posted by Andy Moore

How navigable is the River Arun?

It is not bad, low bridges over head and shallow mud under bottom. Getting the timing right with the tide is pretty important.

I recommend using a canoe.

Edit: Wikipedia has a lovely diagram, makes it look like the London Underground.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Arun

Andre · 03 February 2010, 14:27

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Originally Posted by Andy Moore

How navigable is the River Arun?

Andy

when I used to keep my rib at Littlehampton Marina we used to go up to Arundel quite a lot. of course you had to bear in mind the tides. At high water at Arundel you cannot get under the bridge if you have an A frame. No problem in a kayak.
if you look up some of the old posts refering to Littlehampton Cruises you may come across some trips up the Arun. On a nice day and with the tides right you could lunch at the Black Rabbit.

Knot Yet · 03 February 2010, 18:50

As with Andre - we have taken our SIB from Littlehampton to Arundel on a number of occasions - its a nice trip and a good pub if you can get to it

Andy if you are thinking of popping up at some point do let us know if you want some company - if we can would be good to join you - no pressure though

Andy Moore · 03 February 2010, 18:56

Thanks for replies.

We want to RIB up to Arundel for the night, so if I read your comments right, its do-able.

Andy

Knot Yet · 03 February 2010, 19:09

Yes

Wight Skipper · 03 February 2010, 20:22

Does the Black Rabbit do B & B or is there a nice hotel/B&B close by? I seem to remember the pub has a small jetty or pontoon...

Andre · 04 February 2010, 08:36

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Originally Posted by Andy Moore

Thanks for replies.

We want to RIB up to Arundel for the night, so if I read your comments right, its do-able.

Andy

I am not so sure you will find a safe place in Arundel to moor up for the night

flooky · 05 February 2010, 17:58

theres a new pontoon just before the bridge at arundel now, 4 quid for a few hours or 15 all night.seems safe to me...the lady in the sandwich shop deals with it and locks the gate..
hotels and b and bs in arundel..good day out..or night,,
cheers flooky