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Arundel sits on a steep hill overlooking the River Arun, where the South Downs meet the coastal plain. It is a place shaped by its layout, with the massive presence of the castle and the gothic cathedral defining the skyline from almost every angle. The High Street is the spine of the town, sloping down toward the river and the water meadows, which still flood periodically when the tide is high and the rain is heavy. For those living here, life tends to revolve around the independent shops and the outdoor spaces; you have the boating lake at Swanbourne and the ancient woodland of Arundel Park right on the doorstep, providing a direct link to the South Downs Way. Geographically, it’s well-positioned for getting around, with a mainline station that puts London Victoria about ninety minutes away and the coast at Littlehampton just a short drive south. While the town attracts plenty of visitors, it retains the quiet, practical character of a small market town once the day-trippers have left, particularly in the narrow residential streets of the Old Town.