Top walks in and around West Sussex
Find a place near you to make the most of the Sussex countryside this winter. Here are our top walks from all around the county from the Devil's Dyke to Harting Down, Petworth Park to Slindon.
We all need a break from the box sets, so why not blow away the cobwebs and get out into the countryside. Pull on a warm jacket and wellies and bribe, blackmail or berate your household as necessary. You know it will be worth it once you're all out jostling and chatting and huffing clouds of laughter into the chilly air. Alternatively, a solitary walk can be a peaceful balm at a busy time. However you get there, enjoy the outdoors at our places in the South East this holiday season.
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Best places for winter walks in Sussex




Nymans
There's plenty of seasonal colour and scents to enjoy at Nymans with winter-flowering shrubs, including camellias, sweet box, barberry and daphnes.
Petworth Park
Wrap up warm, step in to some sturdy footwear and head out into the 700 acre parkland landscaped by 'Capability' Brown for an invigorating walk on a crisp winters day.
Standen
This winter there are plenty of walks through 100 acres of the original Standen estate, including ancient woods and frosty fields. Dogs are welcome on a lead. Please note normal admission applies to enter the property and car park.
Sheffield Park and Garden
Enjoy the frosty landscape and reflections in the lakes on a gentle stroll around the garden. There’s something for all types of walkers at Sheffield Park and Garden.
Best places for autumn colour in Sussex







Nymans
Enjoy glorious autumn colours reflected in the lake, and the bark of magnificent redwoods turned a deep orange in the low autumn sunlight on this downloadable trail.
Petworth
With 700 acres to explore, there are endless opportunities for walking at Petworth. In autumn enjoy the striking russet and gold of the leaves from the ancient and veteran trees and hear the crunch of the leaves underfoot on one of these downloadable walks.
Standen
Discover autumn colour in the woodlands and estate or explore further afield on one of our self-guided walking trails at Standen. Look out for wildlife along the way.
Sheffield Park and Garden
Famous for its autumn colour, this is the season that Sheffield Park and Garden was planted for. Centuries of design and care have created the woods, glades and lakes with their remarkable autumn colours. Pre-booking is essential in 2020.
Autumn colour on the South Downs
Enjoying some autumn colour. Walking the dog. Walking off lunch. Walking the 100 miles of the South Downs Way. Whatever your reasons for stepping out on the South Downs, there’s a route that’s right for you.
Autumn colour at Uppark
Visit Uppark this autumn and see the garden turn from lush greens into golds reds and oranges.
Six things to see on an autumn woodland walk
An autumn woodland glowing with colour and rich with the smell of damp earth is a wonderful place to be. National Trust Ranger Chloe Bradbrooke suggests six mini wonders of nature to look out for on an autumn woodland walk.