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
Cyclists on cycling path

Downs Link

The easy gradients make the Downs Link ideal for children an...
Blue butterfly

South Downs Wildlife

Explore the South Downs National Park and its amazing wildli...
Map of Horsham Loxwood loop

Off-road route: Horsham/Loxwood Loop

Distance: 58km Time: Approx. 5hrs This route follows ...
A group of people trying out SUP yoga on a river in Sussex

Moxie Unleashed

Have fun, learn & improve as you 'find your moxie' on &a...
Geocaching hidden in tree

Geocaching

Geocaching is the new exciting high tech treasure hunt and t...
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Echo Yoga

Echo  strive to bring you inspiring classes, Soundbath e...
Bicycles adapted by CYCALL to accommodate disabled passengers

CYCALL

CYCALL is an inclusive cycling project based at Brooklands P...
Off-roading in a 4x4

Mud Mayhem

With sites near East Grinstead and Horsham, Mud Mayhem offe...
Two passengers in a plane at the Southdown Gliding Club

Southdown Gliding Club

The Southdown Gliding Club is one of the largest and fully e...
Trenchmore farm sign

Trenchmore Farm

Trenchmore Farm is a mixed farmers growing beef, apples, gra...
Two horse riders in the countryside

Three Greys Riding School

Based near the Mid Sussex village of Pyecombe, Three Greys R...
Tulleys Farm floor maze

Tulleys Farm

Tulleys Farm is a large event space on the outskirts of Craw...
Two men chatting in a field over a fence

Quest Challenges

In a world where organisational teams may have become fragme...
Sumners Ponds campsite and fishery

Sumners Ponds

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

Beachcroft Active Retreats

The Beachcroft Hotel, on the beach at the edge of the beauti...
Surfboards lined up on the grass at Sussex Surf School

Sussex Surf School

The Sussex Surf School specialise in paddle boarding, kayaki...

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.