Walks and trail guides
Find our guides to all the walks and trails in the west, east and north of the city.
These printed guides are separated into three sections, north, east and west.
Brighton & Hove boasts a superb range of walks and trails in and around the city for all ages. Whether you are an experienced rambler or looking for a family walk on a summers day, then the following pages will help you find what you're looking for.
Walking guides for the east of the city
Walking guides for the east of the city.
The east of the city includes:
- Ovingdean
- Falmer
- Sheepcote Valley
Walking guides for the west of the city
Walking guides for the west of the city.
The west of the city includes:
- Hangleton
- Mile Oak
- Three Cornered Copse
Walking guides for the north of the city
Walking guides for the north of the city.
The north of the city includes:
- Devil's Dyke
- Ditchling Beacon
- Patcham
Other walking options in Brighton & Hove
There are 18 regular Healthwalks across the city. They are all free, led by trained Volunteer Walk Leaders and accessible by public transport. Lengths range from under a mile (average walking time 20 to 30 minutes) up to three miles (average walking time one and a half to two hours).
Our new digital guides are walks you can follow on your mobile, including one taking in famous film locations in Brighton & Hove.
Useful links
- Access to Nature scheme
- Guides on the Visit Brighton site
- Brighton page on the Enjoy England site
- Countryside Code
- South Downs National Park
- Rights of Way and Definitive Map
- Open Access