West Sussex

Coastlines, Chalk Downs, Woodlands, and Historic Routes

From the coastline of Chichester and Worthing to the rolling chalk landscapes of the South Downs and the woodlands of the High Weald, West Sussex contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by geology, history, and centuries of movement through the land. Trails such as the South Downs Way, Monarch's Way, Sussex Border Path, and sections of the England Coast Path reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including the South Downs National Park, High Weald National Landscape, Chichester Harbour National Landscape, and the Sussex coastline showcase some of the county's most distinctive natural environments.

Long-distance routes pass through coastal landscapes, chalk downland, woodland, river valleys, farmland, and historic settlements, linking places that have shaped the character of West Sussex for generations. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the character of the county while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.