Walks you can reach from Portslade by train
Sussex · South East England | Walks by foot
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Fishersgate Station to Hassocks Station (Sussex)
2m direct from Portslade.
Tough: steep ascents. 19km. 5h30.
Hill and moorland paths and with substantial climbs. Can be very muddy or boggy; Sections can be overgrown.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Amberley Station to Shoreham-by-Sea Station (Sussex)
4m direct from Portslade.
25km.
A rambler favourite! Open chalk ridge, South Downs escarpment, wide well-marked paths, exposed hilltops, riverside estuary path, and suburban road walking near finish. Very exposed in wind.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Shoreham-by-Sea Station to Littlehampton Station (Sussex)
4m direct from Portslade.
22km.
Flat coastal promenade, shingle beach, sandy beach, grassy seafront paths, and seaside resorts. Check tide timings.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Shoreham-by-Sea Station to Worthing Station (Sussex)
4m direct from Portslade.
10km.
Flat coastal path, shingle beach, seafront promenade, and seaside resort. Check tide timings.
A shorter variant of Shoreham By Sea to Littlehampton – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Hassocks Station to Shoreham-by-Sea Station (Sussex)
4m direct from Portslade.
20km.
Chalk downland hills, escarpment ridge, quiet road with valley views, farm tracks, nature reserve, and Adur river path.
A longer variant of Hassocks to Upper Beeding – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Newhaven Town Station to Brighton Station (Sussex)
8m direct from Portslade.
18km.
Harbourside path, white chalk cliffs, clifftop and undercliff concrete paths, shingle beach, and busy seaside promenade and boardwalk. Exposed in high wind.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Hassocks Station to Brighton Station (Sussex)
8m direct from Portslade.
22km. 6h.
South Downs valleys, open chalk downland, ancient woods, parkland, university campus, suburban streets, and seafront. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Lewes Station to Brighton Station (Sussex)
8m direct from Portslade.
19km.
Chalk downs, open escarpment, quaint village, seafront promenade, and urban Brighton.
A variant of Southease to Rottingdean or Brighton – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Southease Station to Brighton Station (Sussex)
8m direct from Portslade.
23km.
Flat Ouse valley, riverbank, chalk downs, open escarpment, quaint village, seafront promenade, and urban Brighton. Can be muddy.
A longer variant of Southease to Rottingdean or Brighton – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Amberley Station to Lancing Station (Sussex)
9m direct from Portslade.
22km.
A rambler favourite! Open chalk ridge, South Downs escarpment, wide well-marked paths, exposed hilltops, and suburban road walking into Lancing. Very exposed in wind.
A shorter variant of Amberley to Shoreham By Sea or Lancing – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Goring-by-Sea Station to Worthing Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Portslade.
Tough: steep ascents. 19km. 5h30–9h.
Highlights: Highdown Gardens and Cissbury Ring Hill Fort.
Lunch stops: the Black Horse (3h–5h in), or the Gun Inn (3h–5h in).
Worthing Station to Littlehampton Station (Sussex)
15m direct from Portslade.
13km.
Flat coastal promenade, grassy paths, shingle and sandy beach, and seaside resort. Check tide timings.
A shorter variant of Shoreham By Sea to Littlehampton – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.