Finding a decent dog walk to embark upon can sometimes be a tricky task, with there being plenty around Sussex to choose from.
Especially in warmer weather when conditions are drier you want to make the most of it, whether you're planning a relatively calm stroll or a longer trek.
If you're looking for some quality options to take your dog out on a walk, then you are in luck.
The outdoor enthusiasts over at AllTrails have created a list of the 10 best dog walks in the county if you want some inspiration on where to go.
Top 10 dog walks in Sussex according to AllTrails
Petworth Park Circular
Full details of the walk can be found on the AllTrails website here.
This 5km trail around Petworth Park is generally considered to be an easy route and should take around an hour and a half to complete.
You can enjoy the scenic paths on offer although dogs will need to be kept under close control and it is recommended they be on a lead if going past any deer.
Highbrook and Horsted Keynes Circular (Bluebell Railway)
Full details of the walk can be found on the AllTrails website here.
This walk near Haywards Heath is just under 7km long and should take you just under two hours to complete.
The route surrounds a stretch of the historic Bluebell Railway and offers "stunning views".
Steyning Round Hill and Cissbury Ring Circular
Full details of the walk can be found on the AllTrails website here.
If you're looking for a longer trail to explore then this 15.8km walk near Findon should take you around four and a half hours to complete.
The profile adds: "There is some beautiful scenery to be discovered along this trail, which leads you from Findon Valley in Worthing up to Chanctonbury Ring, a prehistoric fort on top of the Chanctonbury Hill."
South Downs Way: Cocking to Amberley
Full details of the walk can be found on the AllTrails website here.
If you want a challenging route to embark upon, then this 19.3km walk should do the trick for you.
It should take around five and a half hours to complete, with it being the fifth section of the South Downs Way, taking you from Cocking to Amberley.
The profile adds: "You’ll take in several interesting archaeological sites as you make your way across the hills on the chalk escarpment. With undulating hills and little villages, this track through rural areas is a traditional SDW route."
Itchenor Circular
Full details of the walk can be found on the AllTrails website here.
This 6.1km circular trail near Chichester should take you around an hour and 15 minutes to complete.
The profile adds: "The route starts and ends along the foreshore of the harbour with lovely views of the activities taking place on the water with the South Downs as a back drop."
Stanmer Woods from Ditchling Road
Full details of the walk can be found on the AllTrails website here.
This 5.5km loop trail near Hassocks is generally considered a moderately challenging route and should take around one hour and 45 minutes to complete.
The profile adds: "This is a pleasant countryside trail taking in a mix of farmland and woodland as you make your way through the fields, Flim Heap, Green Broom, and Highpark Wood."
The Huntsman and Eridge Circular
Full details of the walk can be found on the AllTrails website here.
If you're looking for a shorter route then The Huntsman and Eridge Circular may do the trick as it should only take around an hour to complete.
The 4.2km trail is described as a "pleasant circular route" which starts and ends at The Huntsman pub near Eridge Green.
Angmering Park Estate Circular
Full details of the walk can be found on the AllTrails website here.
This 7.6km loop trail near Worthing is generally considered a moderately challenging route and should take just under two hours to complete.
It will take you through farmland, passing through Patching and continuing into Angering Park Estate.
The profile adds: "It provides beautiful woodland scenery before heading back through the fields to return to the trailhead."
Birling Gap Circular
Full details of the walk can be found on the AllTrails website here.
If you've got a day to spare on a walk then the 25km Birling Gap Circular may work for you, as it should take around seven hours to complete.
The profile adds: "Enjoy this varied route taking in a mix of coastal paths, woodland trails, and farmland tracks as you make your way round.
"There are lovely views over the English Channel along the cliff path while you can keep an eye out for wildlife in the woods and open fields."
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- South Downs Way named among 15 greatest walks in Britain
- Three Sussex destinations rank among UK's best coastal walks
- Best spring walks near Brighton you should try out
Lewes to Fulking
Full details of the walk can be found on the AllTrails website here.
Another long route is the Lewes to Fulking trail which should take around five hours and 45 minutes to complete.
The 21.4km route also finished at The Shepherd & Dog pub which could be a nice place to reward yourself with a pint once the mammoth walk is done.
The profile adds: "Enjoy the great views on a clear day over the fields and woodlands with a chance to spot some wildlife."
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