Three mountain bike cyclists at Devil's Dyke Estate, South Downs, West Sussex — Three mountain bike cyclists at Devil's Dyke Estate | © ©National Trust Images/Leo Mason

Outdoor activities in Sussex

Discover outdoor activities including cycling, kite flying, canoeing, hang-gliding and horse riding at a National Trust place near you in Sussex.

September at Devil's Dyke, South Downs, West Sussex

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Things to see and do at Devil's Dyke

With its panoramic landscape, Devil's Dyke is one of the most stunning places to pass the time. Whether walking, cycling or taking in the scenery, there’s something for all.

Two people walking across the sand at East Head in West Sussex with the rough wooden posts of an old groyne in the foreground and the sea sparkling in the distance

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Things to see and do at East Head

Explore East Head beach. With space to play, scenic walks and interesting wildlife to discover, there's lots to see and do at this popular spot.

View over Cissbury Ring, Sussex, in summer

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Things to see and do at Cissbury Ring

Discover what to see and do at Cissbury Ring. Take a walk around the largest hillfort in the county and admire the wonderful views.

A view of Harting Down in the summer showing a patchwork of fields with hills on the horizon

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Things to see and do at Harting Down

Explore the trails and meet the wildlife at Harting Down, a slice of countryside with soaring views and woods.

Wolstonbury Hill in the summer, South Downs

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Things to see and do at Wolstonbury Hill

Wolstonbury Hill stands proud as a gateway to Brighton. A hill with layers of human memories and an important chalk grassland area supporting a wide variety of wild orchids.

Tree and fungi on Nore Hill on the Slindon Estate, South Downs, West Sussex

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Things to do on the Slindon Estate

Explore 3,500 acres of countryside on the Slindon Estate. From the historic village to ancient parkland and walking routes for all, there's lots to see and do.

An aerial view across the Cuckmere Valley with a river meandering through the valley and hills covered in chalk grassland and scrub rising on either side

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Things to see and do at Cuckmere Valley

Discover what to see and do at Cuckmere Valley. Follow one of the walking routes along the river, look for signs of the past in the landscape and soak in the views.