Walking in Sussex

Explore the hundreds of miles of footpaths and trails in the beautiful South Downs National Park and Sussex countryside and feel the stresses of everyday life ease away. Whether you are walking across the dramatic white cliffs of the coastline looking out to sea, following rivers and canals, exploring tranquil woodland and bluebell trails or just enjoying the picturesque landscapes - whatever your ability and interests there are walks to suit everyone.

Enjoy Sussex has some of England's best networks of long distance footpaths, covering miles of high quality, easy to follow trails that include chalk downland, classic English farmland, iron-age hill forts ancient forests and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Well-known routes including the South Downs Way , High Weald Landscape Trail, Downslink, Cuckoo Trail and Sussex Ouse Valley Walk allow you get away from the roads and enjoy the natural flora and fauna of our peaceful countryside.

Don't forget to follow the Countryside Code when exploring the beautiful Enjoy Sussex countryside.

Further information on walking routes in Sussex can be found on the following pages:

Walking in West Sussex     Walking in East Sussex

If you are visiting Enjoy Sussex on a walking holiday, chose accommodation with a Walkers Welcome accreditation that shows a commitment to providing services and facilities for walkers.