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With spring finally here and the days getting longer, many will spend part of their days enjoying a walk. Spring walks are not only good exercise but can get you closer to nature and give you some fresh air. Both East and West Sussex have their fair share of top walking routes and trails.
We've rounded up some options for spring walks across the counties that you could give a try in the coming months. Native wild animals in the UK 5 great spring walks across Sussex you should try out Sussex has a great amount of walks you can try. From the picturesque South Downs to country park routes, there is something for everyone to try.
Here are five trails and spring walks you can enjoy this year. Hastings Country Park Highly rated on AllTrails , this 11.6-km circular trail is popular for running, walks and hiking.
The website says: “This is a lovely circular route in the Hastings Country Park. The route takes in a number of rolling hills with beautiful sea views. @marmaladebadger Loved every minute of my walk through Hastings Country Park, the views were gorgeous and the weather was awesome! Happy Sunday! #hastings #hastingscountrypark #happysunday #hiddengemuk #placestovisituk #uktravelspot #sussexcoast ♬ The Hustle - Van McCoy “The trails can get rather muddy at times, which, when combined with the inclines, can make this tough going.
“It is always a good idea to wear stout outdoor footwear and to carry spare warm and waterproof layers.” Brighton and Dyke Railway Trail This 8.4-km out-and-back trail is considered to be a moderately challenging route, according to AllTrails .
It is said to take around two hours and 20 minutes to complete. This path follows the old line of the Brighton and Dyke Railway from Aldrington Halt to Devil's Dyke Station. The Brighton and Dyke Railway Trail (Image: Alex Kesaris/All Trails) It will provide some great scenic views along the way and provide a good challenge and experience out.
Arundel and Swanbourne Lake Circular This trail in West Sussex is an easier route that is around 5k. The circular walk will take you around Swanbourne Lake and past the Arundel Wildfowl and Wetland Trust, as well as past Arundel Castle. The trail is open year-round with dogs on leads also welcome.
Hassocks to Lewes Those looking for a longer walk and more of a challenge can look no further than this picturesque 17km point-to-point trail. The largest national parks in the UK Taking typically more than four hours to complete, AllTrails describes it as an “exhilarating walk”. The website says: “It will take walkers along the South Downs Way , a ridge of South Downs grassland with panoramic views inland and out to the sea by Brighton.
“After a hike up to the ridge itself, the walk moderates and is nothing but enjoyable, with slight up and down undulations until the town of Lewes.” Castle Hill Nature Reserve This 7.4km circular trail is considered a moderately challenging route.
Recommended reading: 'The food is out of this world' - 7 of the best fish and chip shops in Sussex 5 Sussex towns and cities rank among top 20 least affordable places Hove named among UK's best places to live in 2025 It should take just under two hours to complete. AllTrails adds: "Beautiful countryside paths with coastal views and seasonal wildflowers, only a stone's throw away from all of the excellent amenities that Brighton has to offer. "This route starts in Woodingdean and there is also parking available here.
Enjoy the scenery.”.
