East Sussex

From the chalk streams of Hampshire to the towering cliffs of East Sussex, here is our guide pick of the best walks in the South Downs National Park.

Wander west from Eastbourne on the South Downs Way to discover a spectacular 17th-century lighthouse, now a quirky B&B

This clifftop ramble, sandwiched between the beaches at Cuckmere Haven and Birling Gap, is the ultimate way to combine walking for both fitness and mental wellness

Follow this seven-mile walk along the Cuckmere River, from the picturesque village of Alfriston to the monumental Seven Sisters chalk cliffs on the Sussex south coast

This Sussex cycle trail is best explored in mid-spring, when its broad, bushy verges billow with wildflowers and its overhanging woodland canopies resound with birdsong

Explore intriguing features spilling from the Sussex woodland, from meandering forest paths and wind-sculpted trees to hillside chalk carvings

Hike over spectacular clifftops, across pebble beaches and alongside meandering rivers with our favourite East Sussex hikes

Stroll down ancient sunken lanes through woodland that was used to produce charcoal in the Roman era

Hike along the chalk footpaths of the South Downs hill tops, passing through woodlands, meadows and rolling fields.