Lancing Ring – 10.5km
Suggested by Catherine H, This route is a 10km trail starting out at Lancing Ring nature reserve. This area has many paths which can easily be explored for shorter or if your pooch and your legs are keen some very long runs.
Lavant – 10km
Submitted by Emily A beautiful 10km circular run starting and finishing in Lavant near Chichester. This route takes you very close to The Trundle which is an Iron age hill fort.
Reigate Hill and Walton Heath – 15km
This route submitted by Kat utilises in part the North Downs way and explores Reigate Hill, Magador and Gatton Park. There are a number of parking locations around the route including some residential streets where parking may be had. The route in total is 15km but there is ample exploration to be had for shorter […]
Winterfold Woods – 17.5km
This route has been submitted by Kat. The route in total is 17km though this uses some public roads which can be avoided utilising the many footpaths.
Cowdray Forest – 5.5km
Having not explored this area much I didn’t know what to expect when it was suggested by Danielle C that we have a look around with our pooches. This is a small forest South East of Crawley with wide fire tracks, sandy climbs and muddy trails.
Storrington – 7.5km
This route was suggested by Rhianwen F. Starting out right on the top of the South Downs at the end of Chantry Lane, Storrington the views here are worth the effort of putting on running shoes and getting out the door.
Kelly’s Cross Country Challenge – Half Marathon Race Report
For my sins I try to run a half marathon each year and 2017 being no different though now running with my pooch this seemed to be a great one to try and raise a little money for the Challengers charity . The event I choose was the Kelly’s Cross Country Challenge in the exceptionally […]
Slinfold – 9km
This spot is a staple for my running as it offers a variety of distances and terrains which keeps it interesting for myself and pooch. This 8 km route heads out east from the site of the old Slinfold Station using the downs link and a nice loop through some woods and along the banks […]
St Leonards Forest – 8.4km
This Forestry Commission owned site is a great place for any ability, the terrain varies greatly from wide open tracks, winding woodland trails and sandy inclines. This opens the area up for fun exploration with your dog and affords ample space for off-lead frolics in a number of streams and ponds.
Ricardo’s River Run – 9.2km
This river run starts out from the Old Shorehan Road outside Ricardo Engineering. The route is a nice easy run along the banks of the Adur for roughly 9km but can easily be shortened but out and back type runs on both sides of river the East side using a well made path so would […]