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Brighton and Hove

The best running trails around Brighton and Hove

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Running around Brighton and Hove is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Brighton and Hove—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 21, 2025

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1. Hove Lagoon Murals – Brighton Palace Pier loop from Portslade

17.1km

01:47

50m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. West Pier Skeleton – Brighton Beach Huts loop from Brunswick

4.74km

00:29

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. West Pier Skeleton – Brighton Beach Huts loop from Brighton

10.9km

01:08

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Brighton Beach Huts – West Pier Skeleton loop from Brighton

8.18km

00:51

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Stanmer & Richmond Hill loop from Brighton — South Downs National Park

4.67km

00:34

80m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Hove Lagoon Murals – West Pier Skeleton loop from Portslade by Sea

7.50km

00:46

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Brighton Palace Pier – Volk's Electric Railway loop from London Road (Brighton)

11.4km

01:11

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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530

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8. Brighton Palace Pier – West Pier Skeleton loop from Brighton

6.04km

00:38

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Hove Lagoon Murals – Brighton Beach Huts loop from Portslade by Sea

4.44km

00:28

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. West Pier Skeleton – Brighton Fishing Museum loop from Aldrington

10.9km

01:07

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Brighton and Hove

1. Hove Lagoon Murals – Brighton Palace Pier loop from Portslade

2. West Pier Skeleton – Brighton Beach Huts loop from Brunswick

3. West Pier Skeleton – Brighton Beach Huts loop from Brighton

4. Brighton Beach Huts – West Pier Skeleton loop from Brighton

5. Stanmer & Richmond Hill loop from Brighton — South Downs National Park

6. Hove Lagoon Murals – West Pier Skeleton loop from Portslade by Sea

7. Brighton Palace Pier – Volk's Electric Railway loop from London Road (Brighton)

8. Brighton Palace Pier – West Pier Skeleton loop from Brighton

9. Hove Lagoon Murals – Brighton Beach Huts loop from Portslade by Sea

10. West Pier Skeleton – Brighton Fishing Museum loop from Aldrington

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