Walks from Brighton

Historic city core and seafront, with a medieval church, Regency squares, the piers, the Royal Pavilion, the North Laine and parks.

The Royal Pavilion: George IV's exotic Indo-Saracenic seaside palace in central Brighton.

Brighton Palace Pier: A Victorian pleasure pier of rides and amusements over the sea.

Walk details: Travelog Lewes (tips, photos, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).

Chalk South Downs crossing with steep climbs and descents, open downland, light woodland and a finish along the Brighton seafront.

Hilly: half on high ground, rising above the surrounding land.

St John the Baptist Church, Clayton: Ancient village church with medieval wall paintings.

Stanmer Great Wood: Woodland on the edge of Stanmer Park.

Brighton Racecourse: Open downland racecourse above the city.

Brighton Palace Pier: A Victorian pleasure pier of rides and amusements over the sea.

Time: 4h30–9h

Warnings: Steep climbs and descents with stepped sections; significant elevation gain. Can be muddy.

Walk details: Walking Post (tips, photos and local insights).

Similar walk: the Saturday Walkers Club.

Harbourside path, white chalk cliffs, clifftop and undercliff concrete paths, shingle beach and busy seaside promenade and boardwalk.

Warnings: Exposed in high wind.

Walk details: the Saturday Walkers Club (tips, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).

Similar walk: Railwalks.