Canicross Routes

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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.

Wisborough Green – 14km

Moss-covered stone chapel ruin with a rounded apse and arched windows in a forest, with a small bell tower in the background.

This long route takes you from the village of Wisborough Green and over the hill at Bedham looping back through Hawkhurst court which was incidentally the headquarters of the Canadian army during WWII. The route is a mixture of open fields woodland trails though caution is recommended in a number of sections as it uses […]

Loxwood – 12km

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

This route brings us back to the Wey and Arun Junction Canal but this time heading away south though woodlands and fields past a number of mills along the river Arun which have been renovated to houses.

Storrington – 8.5km

This route heads out East towards Amberly along the South Downs Way and uses paths across fields and downs (plenty of ups too).

Loxwood – 5km

As it has been a while I thought I’d start with a nice 5km route from one of my favourite locations. Parking can be found at the Onslow Arms and there is ample water for hot pooches at the start and end of the run to drink or swim.

Loxwood – 11km

Sunlit forest path winding through trees with sunlight filtering through the leaves.

This is a lovely 11km loop starting out from the Onslow Arms in Loxwood. Parking is freely available using the Wey & Arun canal car park this route starts out heading east towards Drungewick.