Running around Mid 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 around Mid 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.

Ardingly Reservoir and Ouse Valley Viaduct loop from Balcombe — High Weald	Intermediate 01:22 12.2km
Thundersbarrow Hill loop from Devils Dyke — South Downs National Park	Intermediate 01:42 14.9km
Jack and Jill Windmills and Ditchling Beacon loop from Hassocks — South Downs National Park	Expert 01:48 16.3km
Crawley Down Pond loop from East Grinstead	Intermediate 00:58 8.94km
Ditchling Beacon – Stanmer Village loop from Clayton	Expert 02:29 22.7km
Ditchling Beacon – Jack and Jill Windmills loop from Hassocks	Intermediate 01:21 11.9km
Ditchling Beacon – Stanmer Park loop from Clayton	Expert 02:35 22.0km
Crawley Down Pond loop from Felbridge	Intermediate 01:29 13.9km
Forest Way Country Park – Sackville College Almshouses loop from Sunnyside	Intermediate 01:22 13.0km

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Ardingly Reservoir and Ouse Valley Viaduct loop from Balcombe — High Weald
01:22
12.2km
6:44/km
130m
130m
Intermediate
4.8
(5)
84
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Thundersbarrow Hill loop from Devils Dyke — South Downs National Park
01:42
14.9km
6:50/km
280m
280m
Intermediate
28
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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Jack and Jill Windmills and Ditchling Beacon loop from Hassocks — South Downs National Park
01:48
16.3km
6:40/km
330m
330m
Expert
17
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Crawley Down Pond loop from East Grinstead
00:58
8.94km
6:29/km
60m
60m
Intermediate
167
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ditchling Beacon – Stanmer Village loop from Clayton
02:29
22.7km
6:34/km
360m
360m
Expert
135
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ditchling Beacon – Jack and Jill Windmills loop from Hassocks
01:21
11.9km
6:49/km
230m
230m
Intermediate
129
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ditchling Beacon – Stanmer Park loop from Clayton
02:35
22.0km
7:04/km
440m
440m
Expert
5.0
(1)
121
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Crawley Down Pond loop from Felbridge
01:29
13.9km
6:23/km
100m
100m
Intermediate
100
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Forest Way Country Park – Sackville College Almshouses loop from Sunnyside
01:22
13.0km
6:19/km
110m
110m
Intermediate
97
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:17

11.8km

6:34/km

250m

240m

Intermediate

5.0

(1)

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

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The best running trails around Mid Sussex

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

Thundersbarrow Hill loop from Devils Dyke — South Downs National Park

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

Crawley Down Pond loop from East Grinstead

Ditchling Beacon – Stanmer Village loop from Clayton

Ditchling Beacon – Jack and Jill Windmills loop from Hassocks

Ditchling Beacon – Stanmer Park loop from Clayton

Crawley Down Pond loop from Felbridge

Forest Way Country Park – Sackville College Almshouses loop from Sunnyside