Sussex Walks
The Best Ways to See Sussex On Foot
Both the Sussex coast and country, East and West, are home to some of the best views in Britain - and what better way to see them than on foot? From stately home gardens to coastal climbs, our local experts know the best places to ramble in Sussex and want to share that with you in this trusty guide.
The Undercliff Walk, Brighton
At just over 5 kilometres long, the Undercliff Walk in Brighton runs from Brighton Marina to the Brighton and Hove city council marker in Saltdean. Accessible via foot or on a bike, this walk is a great way to take in the sites of Brighton whilst taking in the brisk sea air. If you’re staying in one of our apartments in Brighton Marina, the Undercliff Walk is a good way to get your bearings of the city.
Sheffield Park Gardens
An informal landscape garden five miles east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex, originally laid out in the 18th century by Capability Brown, and further developed in the early 20th century by its then-owner, Arthur Gilstrap Soames. It is now owned by the National Trust and is a fantastic place to take your pup to stretch their legs if you’ve chosen to bring them along to one of our pet-friendly cottages.
Newhaven
Visit the museum at Newhaven Fort, which has a very impressive collection of Sussex curios, so will definitely appeal to those interested in local history, before taking a stroll along the cliffs. The views are incredible, but do bear in mind that, if it is a windy day, the winds will be even stronger atop the cliffs. To really push yourself, try the 10-mile walk from Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs, which takes you along the South East Coastal Path.
Downs Link
This 37-mile walking and cycling route connects Shoreham-on-Sea in Sussex with the North Downs Way in Surrey. The parts of the route located in Sussex are Shoreham-by-Sea, Bramber, Steyning, West Grinstead, Copsal, Southwater, Slinfolk and Rudgwick. Walk as far as you like along the link and look out for wildlife such as butterflies, bats, kingfishers and more as you travel through this diverse and beautiful landscape.
The South Downs Way
Covering over 100 miles of the Southern coast, the South Downs Way takes you straight through some of Sussex’s most iconic landmarks: Devil’s Dyke, Seven Sisters cliffs and Ditchling Beacons to name just a few. As the Way stretches for such a distance, we recommend using the official custom itinerary tool to plan your walk-in line with where you are staying in Sussex. Our local team often wonder why this trail isn’t that well-known, as it certainly deserves to be!
