For those who’d like some variety from Brighton’s seafront paths (or for those times when a stiff wind is blowing!), we suggest this ~5 mile tour of Brighton’s parks and sights.
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Start near Brighton Pier in Old Steine Gardens, enjoying the fountain and war memorials. Then LEFT on Castle Rd. to do loop of the grounds The Royal Pavillion, an Asian-style palace built for King George IV, and the adjacent Theatre Royal and Brighton Dome event venues. Head north past the Brighton Museum into Victoria Gardens, for 1/2 mile of running through some small parks, passing the Mazda Fountain, Valley Gardens, St. Peter’s Church, and the pleasant paths of The Level Park. Exiting Level Park, it’s 0.5 miles west to Preston Park, turning LEFT on the A270 Rd. and RIGHT on Preston Rd. The ~1.2 mile loop of the attractive Preston Park includes paths, fields, and a manor house. Exit the west end of Preston Park into Lovers Lane, heading briefly west on Dyke Rd. Dr./Port Hall to get over to Dyke Road Park/Hove Green. Enjoy a brief jaunt here and then head south on Dyke Rd. for the 1 mile return, passing through St. Nicholas Church and garden grounds, then LEFT on North St. to the end.
Add-Ons: Seafront paths. Can also head west of Hove Green to Hove Park.
For those who’d like some variety from Brighton’s seafront paths (or for those times when a stiff wind is blowing!), we suggest this ~5 mile tour of Brighton’s parks and sights.
Wikimedia Commons: Hassocks5489
Start near Brighton Pier in Old Steine Gardens, enjoying the fountain and war memorials. Then LEFT on Castle Rd. to do loop of the grounds The Royal Pavillion, an Asian-style palace built for King George IV, and the adjacent Theatre Royal and Brighton Dome event venues. Head north past the Brighton Museum into Victoria Gardens, for 1/2 mile of running through some small parks, passing the Mazda Fountain, Valley Gardens, St. Peter’s Church, and the pleasant paths of The Level Park. Exiting Level Park, it’s 0.5 miles west to Preston Park, turning LEFT on the A270 Rd. and RIGHT on Preston Rd. The ~1.2 mile loop of the attractive Preston Park includes paths, fields, and a manor house. Exit the west end of Preston Park into Lovers Lane, heading briefly west on Dyke Rd. Dr./Port Hall to get over to Dyke Road Park/Hove Green. Enjoy a brief jaunt here and then head south on Dyke Rd. for the 1 mile return, passing through St. Nicholas Church and garden grounds, then LEFT on North St. to the end.
Add-Ons: Seafront paths. Can also head west of Hove Green to Hove Park.
This run on a classic seafront promenade heads east of Brighton, mainly along the Undercliff Walk path. Great views of the English Channel, as you run underneath white cliffs. It's up to 4.75 miles to the end of the path in Saltdean.
This run on a classic seafront promenade heads west of Brighton to Southwick. Great views of the English Channel, and 2+ miles along the Hove and Western lawns, adding a nice touch of green. It's 3 miles to Southwick and 5.5 miles to Kingston Beach.
The Brighton Marina makes for a scenic standalone run or a longer route in conjunction with the area's 10+ miles of seafront paths. It's possible to do about 4 miles along the marina's paths and out to two piers.
Just inland from Brighton lies a vast open countryside, featuring rolling terrain populated by farms, heaths, and woodlands. Two favorite spots for trail running are Devil's Dyke and Stanmer Park, which lie within the 12,800-acre South Downs National Park.
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