Walking in Sussex
Explore the hundreds of miles of footpaths and trails in the beautiful Sussex countryside. The chalk downland, classic English farmland, iron-age hill forts and ancient forests and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) all add to the pleasures of walking in Sussex.
Sussex has some of England’s best networks of long distance footpaths, covering over 840 miles of high quality, easy to follow trails.
Well-known routes such as the South Downs Way , High Weald Landscape Trail, Downslink, Monarch’s Way and Sussex Ouse Valley Walk allow you get away from the roads and enjoy the peaceful countryside.
Hike across dramatic white cliffs overlooking the sea, walk along rivers and canals, wander along tranquil woodland and bluebell trails or just stroll around pretty villages – whatever your ability there are walks to suit everyone.
Further information on walking routes in Sussex can be found on the following pages:
