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The best running trails in West Sussex

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Running in West Sussex 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 in West Sussex—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: December 4, 2025

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1. Brighton Palace Pier – Lower Cliff Path, South Downs loop from Shoreham-by-Sea

32.3km

03:21

70m

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

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4.8

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2. Ardingly Reservoir and Ouse Valley Viaduct loop from Balcombe — High Weald

12.2km

01:22

130m

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

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3. Chichester Marina and Dell Quay loop from Chichester — Chichester Harbour

12.6km

01:21

20m

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

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4. St Leonard's Forest loop — High Weald

8.67km

01:00

100m

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

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5. Thundersbarrow Hill loop from Devils Dyke — South Downs National Park

14.9km

01:42

280m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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6. West Itchenor loop from West Wittering — Chichester Harbour

9.39km

01:00

20m

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

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7. Arundel river loop from Arundel — South Downs National Park

14.3km

01:35

170m

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

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8. East Head Preserve via West Wittering Beach loop — Chichester Harbour

6.65km

00:46

10m

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

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9. Jack and Jill Windmills and Ditchling Beacon loop from Hassocks — South Downs National Park

16.3km

01:48

330m

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

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10. Haslemere, Black Down & the Temple of the Winds loop from Tennyson Lane — South Downs National Park

11.0km

01:17

230m

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

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The best running trails in West Sussex

1. Brighton Palace Pier – Lower Cliff Path, South Downs loop from Shoreham-by-Sea

2. Ardingly Reservoir and Ouse Valley Viaduct loop from Balcombe — High Weald

3. Chichester Marina and Dell Quay loop from Chichester — Chichester Harbour

4. St Leonard's Forest loop — High Weald

5. Thundersbarrow Hill loop from Devils Dyke — South Downs National Park

6. West Itchenor loop from West Wittering — Chichester Harbour

7. Arundel river loop from Arundel — South Downs National Park

8. East Head Preserve via West Wittering Beach loop — Chichester Harbour

9. Jack and Jill Windmills and Ditchling Beacon loop from Hassocks — South Downs National Park

10. Haslemere, Black Down & the Temple of the Winds loop from Tennyson Lane — South Downs National Park

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