Sun, 20 Sept, 09:30
Sussex Trail Runners - Southease, Newhaven & Telscombe Cliffs
Meeting point: Southease Station
Join us for a scenic 20km (12 mile) coastal adventure across the South Downs, linking the riverside village of Southease with the dramatic white cliffs between Newhaven and Telscombe Cliffs. This route combines rolling downs, sea views, and cliff-top running, offering a brilliant mix of terrain and a proper taste of the Sussex coastline with 330m (1000ft) of elevation gain.
As with all our runs, this is a social group outing, not a race. We will move at a collective pace to keep everyone together and enjoy the surroundings. Expect to be out for about 2.5 to 3 hours with time to regroup at key points—especially along the clifftops where the views out over the Channel are hard to beat.
Please ensure you are wearing appropriate trail shoes, as the chalk paths and coastal sections can be uneven and slippery underfoot. Bring at least 1 litre of hydration and enough nutrition to keep you going for the duration of the run. A windproof layer is strongly recommended, as the exposed coastal paths can be particularly breezy.
Sun, 18 Oct, 09:30
Sussex Trail Runners - Queen Elizabeth Country Park & Buster Hill
Meeting point: Queen Elizabeth Country Park
Join us for a classic loop featuring the steep, rewarding climb of Butser Hill and the tranquility of the River Meon. This is a fantastic 20km challenge with 450m of elevation for those looking to build their hill legs on the iconic South Downs.
As with all our runs, this is a social group outing, not a race. We will be moving at a collective pace to ensure everyone stays together and enjoys the scenery. Expect to be out for around 2.5 to 3 hours depending on the group's rhythm. We’ll regroup at the top of major climbs to catch our breath and take in the views.
Please ensure you are wearing appropriate trail shoes, as the ground can be slippery. Bring at least 500ml of hydration and enough nutrition. We recommend a windproof layer, as the peaks of the South Downs are well exposed to the elements.
Sun, 29 Nov, 09:30
Sussex Trail Runners - Devil’s Dyke & Wolstonbury Hill
Meeting point: Devil’s Dyke Car Park
Join us for a classic South Downs loop featuring the dramatic ridges of Devil’s Dyke and the steep, rewarding climb of Wolstonbury Hill. At 20km with over 500m of climbing, this is a fantastic challenge for those looking to build their hill legs on iconic chalk trails.
As with all our runs, this is a social group outing, not a race. We will be moving at a collective pace to ensure everyone stays together and enjoys the scenery. Expect to be out for around 2.5 to 3 hours depending on the group's rhythm. We’ll regroup at the top of major climbs to catch our breath and take in the views over the Weald.
Please ensure you are wearing appropriate trail shoes, as the steep descents can be slippery. Bring at least 500ml of hydration and enough nutrition to see you through 20km of climbing. We recommend a windproof layer, as the ridge at Devil’s Dyke is notoriously exposed to the elements.
Sun, 27 Dec, 09:30
Sussex Trail Runners - Hastings Country Park & Fairlight Fire Hills
Meeting point: Rock-a-Nore Car Park
Join us for a classic coastal loop featuring the dramatic sandstone cliffs of the East Hill and the steep, rewarding climbs out of the 'Glens'. We'll reach the Fire Hills and pass through Fairlight and loop back via Guestling Woods. At 20km with over 650m of climbing, this is a fantastic challenge for those looking to build their hill legs on iconic maritime trails.
As with all our runs, this is a social group outing, not a race. We will be moving at a collective pace to ensure everyone stays together and enjoys the scenery. Expect to be out for around 2.5 to 3 hours depending on the group's rhythm. We’ll regroup at the top of major climbs to catch our breath and take in the panoramic views over the English Channel.
Please ensure you are wearing appropriate trail shoes, as the steep coastal steps and muddy glen paths can be slippery. Bring at least 500ml of hydration and enough nutrition to see you through 20km of climbing. We recommend a windproof layer, as the clifftops leaving Rock-a-Nore are pretty exposed to the elements.