Active and outdoors

Home to the South Downs, West Sussex is the ideal place to get away from it all. You’ll be taking in some of the freshest air and most inspirational views. To get the best of the views, put on your walking boots or running shoes and head for the hills. If you’re a mountain biker, there are superb off-road tracks among rolling chalk hills, as well as miles of trails and bridleways criss-crossing the surrounding countryside. Road cyclists are well-catered for with two of the toughest hill climbs in the country and there are a huge range of watersports on offer.

Active, outdoor activities in West Sussex
Landscape image of Cottesmore Golf green

Cottesmore Golf

At Cottesmore Hotel, Golf & Country Club they offer a ra...
Three boats on the water at the Cobnor Acitivities Centre

Cobnor Activities Centre Trust

Cobnor Activities Centre Trust is an independent charity an...
Boat on pebbles at Worthing beach

Worthing

Start at the pier and head right looking at the sea for an e...
Walkers pointing to map on South Downs walk

Centurion Way

A 5 mile route following a disused railway line, the Centuri...

Wilderlands

Wilderlands is a new project that aims to support nature in ...
Geocaching hidden in tree

Geocaching

Geocaching is the new exciting high tech treasure hunt and t...
Off-roading in a 4x4

Mud Mayhem

With sites near East Grinstead and Horsham, Mud Mayhem offe...
Man leaning on walking post looking out to country landscape

Vespucci Adventures

Vespucci Adventures evolved from our passion for long distan...
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Tulleys Escape Rooms

The latest in puzzle solving, Tulleys Escape Rooms is a live...
Four polo players on horses at Cowdray Park Polo

Cowdray Park Polo

The Cowdray Park Polo Club is home to the world-famous Gold ...
Go Ape Crawley Tillgate Park

Go Ape Crawley

Located in southeast Crawley you can find Go Ape nestled in ...
The new WildArt Trail in Pulborough is an enchanting trail of sculptures and digital wildlife through the countryside in West Sussex

Pulborough WildArt Trail

The new WildArt Trail in Pulborough is an enchanting trail o...
A close up image of a deer at Sky Park Farm

Sky Park Farm

​Located in West Harting, Sky Park Farm is a working deer ...
People splashing in river

Bignor Hill

Bignor Hill stands tall and provides extreme challenges for ...
Muddy cyclists on a guided ride

Take a guided bike ride

Join or book an off road guided ride, take away the need to ...
Sumners Ponds campsite and fishery

Sumners Ponds

Sumners Ponds Fishery and Campsite is a beautiful spot set ...

Coastal activites

The West Sussex Coast offers more than just great views and a lovely location from which to enjoy a day by the sea. Whether you are an experienced professional, an individual, a group looking to try something new, there is plenty to do.

From outdoor swimming and sunbathing, to boat trips, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding (SUP) and adrenaline-packed activities like super-fast inflatable adult water rides, there truly is something for everyone.

Paddle boarding on the West Sussex coast
Dad and child sailing in West Sussex

Local guides

Get inspiration for your next trip with the help of our local guides. Discover top attractions, fun things to do and exciting new experiences. There is something for everyone in West Sussex.