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Walks on the Southern network

Discover amazing AllTrails walks just a train ride away

Bored of walking around your garden?

We've teamed up with AllTrails to bring you the best walks and hiking trails from across our network. Whether you're looking for a city stroll, or a full day's adventure on the South Downs, we've got something for everyone.

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Amazing walks of the South Downs

Arriving by train is the most convenient start to your adventure in the South Downs. Check out our list of walks, all easily accessible from Southern stations.

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Family-friendly walks in West Sussex

Take the kids out on a day they won’t forget, with our favourite family-friendly walks across West Sussex. They all start within walking distance of a station.

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East Sussex trails for the more experienced 

Fancy a challenge? We’ve pulled together  more difficult routes around East Sussex, that you can easily reach with Southern. Pack lots of snacks and refreshments!

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Find a walk near you

Discover the best hiking, walking, running, and biking trails around the South with AllTrails. Explore thousands of hand-curated trail maps with reviews and photos, and filter trails by length, rating, and difficulty level, and find dog or child-friendly walks.

You’ll find posters with QR codes at a number of our stations. Scan the code and you’ll discover a list of walks in the area, right where you’re standing!

Win an AllTrails Pro Licence

Share your photo on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #SouthernXAllTrails and you could win an AllTrails Pro licence for a year! When you share your photo you agree to our terms and conditions*.

*Terms and conditions
  • You can enter the Competition by posting a photo on Twitter or Instagram using #SouthernXAllTrails. No other method of entry will be accepted
  • Each month between April and September inclusive, one photo using #SouthernXAllTrails will be selected by GTR as the winner. This decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into
  • The winner will win one AllTrails Pro licence valid for one year
  • The winner will be contacted via the account that submitted the photo. If they do not respond within 72 hours of being contacted, a runner up will contacted instead
  • By using #SouthernXAllTrails you give GTR and AllTrails permission to share your entry on their websites and associated social channels