Canicross Routes

Category: West Sussex

Arundel Half Marathon – 21km

A small stone castle with twin round towers sits on a grassy hill beneath a clear blue sky.

The route which is to follow deserves a little context, so I need to take you on a little journey back to 2020 which will be forever stamped in our minds as the year of Covid-19, Lockdowns and whether having wine and cheese in a room constitutes being a business meeting or a party.

Henfield – 8.5km

A narrow, wet path runs through a frost-covered field with a fence along the right and a clear blue sky above.

This lovely loop which takes in the some of the Downs link and loops round along the banks of the river Adur.

Dragons Green – 7km

A wooded trail blocked by a metal gate with a sign for Dragons Estate.

This is a lovely 7km route on and around the Dragon’s Green estate following trail and woodland paths to some open fields.

West Grinstead – 6.5km

A green sign reading West Grinstead sits on a small train platform with trees in the background.

This route starts out at the old station, and follows the now disused railway line ( Downs Link ) towards Partridge Green. If you fancy a long run the downs link can take you all the way to the coast or back into the Sussex weald towards the North Downs.

Slinfold – 16.5km

Weathered wooden sign reading "DOWNS LINK" beside a mossy brick arch and green foliage.

This route utilises the downs link trail as well as the country trails and paths leading away from the main trail.

Blue Idol – 11km

A traditional half-timbered cottage with white walls and dark wooden beams sits on a green lawn under a blue sky.

Starting from the Blue Idol which in itself is a historic site and a Quaker meeting house, the route leads away from here and along quiet country trails.

Loxwood – 7Km

A narrow muddy canal lined with trees on both sides, with a large tree trunk in the foreground.

Heading West along the Canal before turning North on the Sussex Border Path, this loop winds counterclockwise through quiet bridleways and lanes through beautiful open farmland to arrive back at the Onslow Arms.