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
Black and white image of a kite boarder on the sea in West Sussex

Get Kiteboarding

Get kiteboarding is a kitesurfing and paddleboarding school ...
Two people walking through South Downs

Self-guided walking adventures

Pied A Terre Adventures is an expert walking and hiking trav...
Some food on a picnic blanket

Rewilding Us

Forage wild food in West Sussex! Rewilding Us provide foragi...
The witterings sandy beach

West Wittering

After an exhausting day on your bike or climbing the Downs, ...
Map image of Angmering Park route

Off-road: Angmering Park Circular

Distance: 25km Time: Around 1hr 45m Loop from Angmerin...
Saltern way water and boats Chichester

Cycle the Salterns Way

Salterns Way runs from the centre of Chichester to the sand ...
Flip out indoor trampoline park with children jumping into foam pit

Flip Out Trampoline Park

Join the trampolining craze and hop over to Flip Out. There ...
DutchThe front of Coastal Cycles and Dutch Bike Shop in Littlehampton

Coastal Cycles and Dutch Bike Shop

The Coastal Cycles and Dutch Bike Shop can be found in the c...
Young girl posing with alpaca

Dunreyth Alpacas

Make your way to Adsdean Park, near Chichester, to experienc...
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...
Cyclists on cycling path

Downs Link

The easy gradients make the Downs Link ideal for children an...
Roegate Downhill bike track

Rogate Downhill Bike Park

This freeride bike park is situated off the B306 near Rogate...
Two horse riders in the countryside

Three Greys Riding School

Based near the Mid Sussex village of Pyecombe, Three Greys R...
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Air Arena

Air Arena is the ideal day out for everyone. Toddler session...

Gravetye Estate

Gravetye Estate sits a few miles south of East Grinstead, wi...
Off-roading in a 4x4

Mud Mayhem

With sites near East Grinstead and Horsham, Mud Mayhem offe...

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.