Walking holidays in Sussex

An immensely beautiful but lesser-known corner of southern England, the dual counties of East and West Sussex offer an array of delights spanning the undulating green-and-white chalk hills of the South Downs to the festive seaside pier of Brighton and the charming High Weald landscape in the east. Throughout, Sussex is dotted with ample castles and boasts a plethora of wonderful gardens. Its a land of picturesque villages and rural scenes, ever multiplying vineyards and more sunshine than anywhere else in the U.K. We love its array of varied and characterful hotels and old inns and its many historical nudges but most of all we love its sheer beauty.

Our three walking holidays in the area are quite distinct although two have walks on the South Downs Way. Sauntering in Sussex features shorter walks on the downs and adds in saunters to fascinating cultural highlights that lie at the foot of the downs. The South Downs Way walking tour is an exhilarating hike along the full 100 mile ridge top of the rolling chalk downs that converge with the coast near Eastbourne. For both trips, think panoramic views, unspoilt rural scenes, the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs and stays in luxury boutique hotels, a castle and an ancient inn.

Our third tour is in the High Weald straddling Kent where easy walks combine with visits to the many top gardens and castles of the area. With luxury and classic characterful stays including Hever Castle, we think this is a magical experience.