In Inspiration

Autumn was made for walking, with crisp weather and even crispier leaves to wade through, grab your wellies and explore the stunning Sussex countryside!

Alongside enchanting walk ideas, we have suggested places to stay to give you even more time to get out and enjoy an autumn walk!

Borde Hill

🌳Escape the hustle and bustle with a walk at this 2,000-acre estate, at the heart lies a Grade II listed Elizabethan Mansion House set within a stunningly beautiful and botanically rich landscaped garden and traditional parkland.

🏨 Stay at the Birch Hotel: The Birch Hotel is a hidden gem in the heart of Haywards Heath; expect traditional hospitality from this lovely independent hotel. Ideally situated with easy access to Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and London, this is the perfect base to explore the Sussex countryside.

Leonardslee Lake & Gardens

🌳Located in the heart of West Sussex, the 240-acre Grade I Listed gardens feature outstanding scenery throughout the year but are particularly majestic as they takes on the glorious colours of autumn.

🏨 Stay at Leonardslee House: Leonardslee House offers a tranquil escape from the bustle of city life, and a chance to immerse yourself in the beautiful surrounding gardens. With its breath-taking scenery, captivating history, and exceptional offerings, this charming estate remains a cherished gem in the heart of the British countryside. 

Wakehurst  

🌳Autumn is the perfect time to explore Wakehurst, which sits in an Area of Outstanding Beauty on the High Weald, where managed gardens as well as beautiful botanic plant collections around their Elizabethan Mansion give way to ancient and coppiced woodland and swathes of wildflowers.

🏨 Stay at Hotel du Vin: After a day exploring the beauty of Wakehurst, head back to Brighton to the Hotel du Vin. Situated just moments from the seafront, you can enjoy the best of coast and countryside in one stay.  Relax in decadent surroundings, with an enviable wine bar and renowned French bistro onsite.

One Garden Brighton

🌳Just outside the city centre this beautiful walled garden is waiting to be discovered. One Garden and One Kitchen offer the perfect place to eat and relax after a nice long walk around the gardens.  With nine themed gardens and plants for sale, we defy you not to come home with a new addition for your own garden!

🏨Stay at Staybridge: Staybridge is all about a “home from home” experience. It’s 101 suites, offer a fully equipped kitchenette, to include everything you need to cook a meal, even a dishwasher. A complimentary breakfast is included in all rates, they also offer a 24-hour laundry facility, perfect for a refresh after your muddy walk!

Stanmer Park

🌳With its beautiful woodland walks and extensive open lands, Stanmer Park is just as perfect for a family picnic as it is for a kick about with your friends or those looking for a bracing walk over the Downs.  

🏨Stay at the Maldron: Using the Maldron as your base gives you the best of all worlds, just moments from the city’s key attractions the hotel is situated right on the glorious Brighton seafront and is only a 15-minute walk from Brighton’s mainline train station, perfect for your journey to Stanmer Park and back.

Seafront Undercliff walk

🌊 This dramatic coastline walk is a great backdrop for a leisurely stroll. This route is popular with both pedestrians and cyclists, but the walkway is wide so there is plenty of room for everyone, you’re also bound to see plenty of dogs too. The walk is approximately 3 miles (5 km) and so can be comfortably completed in about an hour.

🏨Stay at the Old Stable: After walking the undercliff walk immerse yourself in more seafront views at the Old Stable which offers exceptional views across the surrounding countryside and of course, out to sea. It is the perfect place for complete relaxation but within easy reach of some spectacular coastal walks and attractions.

Ditchling Beacon

🌳The highest point in East Sussex, Ditchling Beacon offers a walk with unparalleled 360-degree views of the Sussex countryside. With a nature reserve comes an abundance of wildlife and rare orchids to look out for on your walk, from here you will also be able to do a spot of leaf peeping, seeing the autumnal colours taking over the landscape.   

🏨Stay at the Ceramic House: The Ceramic House offers the rare chance to experience staying in a living artwork, a boutique guesthouse offering unique accommodation. Once you have experienced the breathtaking beauty of Ditchling Beacon, return to the Ceramic House to be surrounded by even more beauty, with ceramic tiles depicting themes of nature.

Devil’s Dyke 

🌳 Walking at Devil’s Dyke is not for the faint hearted but it’s well worth the effort. If you have lots of energy and you fancy an epic adventure with glorious panoramic views across the South Downs and Sussex countryside, then head over to Devil’s Dyke for a range of walks that will blow the cobwebs away!

🏨Stay at Naphira Stays: Once you have explored Devil’s Dyke it is time to come back to the city and relax in a modern, stylish environment. Naphira Stays offers accommodation in central locations across the city, so you won’t have to venture far for to enjoy everything the city has to offer.

We hope we have inspired you to explore the stunning Sussex countryside in and around Brighton, for more inspiration on where to stay when visiting the city, head over to our accommodation page to build your perfect stay!

Caroline

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