Looking for a dog walker in East Sussex? Compare routes by distance, terrain and the amount of time you have available. A suitable walk will depend on your dog’s age, fitness, recall and confidence as well as the conditions on the day.
Check rights of way, lead requirements, livestock, wildlife and any seasonal or temporary restrictions before setting out. Look at gradients, gates, stiles, surfaces and road sections, especially when planning for an older dog, a puppy or limited mobility.
Confirm parking, public transport, toilets, waste bins and access to water where these details matter. Weather, daylight and ground conditions can alter a route, so use each listing as a starting point and check current official information before your walk.
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Local dog walks in East Sussex
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCuckmere Valley
Cuckmere
East Sussex
- Dog walking in Cuckmere
- Fantastic views of the Seven Sisters
- Great walks to suit all abilities

Admire flower-rich chalk grassland and stunning views of the Cuckmere River as it meanders towards Cuckmere Haven and the white cliffs of the Seven Sisters Don't miss Fantastic views of the Seven Sisters and Cuckmere Valley A haven for wildlife, from over-wintering… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedMile Oak Farm and Southwick Hill
Mile Oak
East Sussex
- This dog walk is about 3.75 miles
- Really popular with dog walkers
This is a great walk starting off at Mile Oak Farm using the track to meander amongst fields before heading up on the South Downs Way towards Southwick Hill. It's usually possible to park at the farm or on Mile Oak Road before you reach the farm. On it's own the walk is about… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedForedown Tower/Mile Oak Farm Loops
Mile Oak
East Sussex
- Good combination of tracks to follow
- Great views to the sea & downs
- Popular with dog walkers
This is a lovely walk starting from Foredown Tower where there are a few free parking spaces. A good combination of tracks to follow and fields to go through and two options depending on whether you want to do 3 miles or 4. Great views to the sea and across the South Downs with… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedRye Harbour Nature Reserve
Rye
East Sussex
- Well maintained paths to walk on
- Fantastic sand banks at low tide
- Beautiful things to see
- Easy to Park

At the end of Harbour Road there is a huge free car park. You enter the nature reserve here. Follow the path and after 100 meters you can take the path on the right through the reserve to the beach, This takes around 30 mins. Just before the beach is a little private road. To… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBenfield Valley & West Hove
Brighton
East Sussex
- Pleasant dog friendly 2.5 to 3 mile walk
- Quiet walk with tracks to follow
- Couple of easy climbs

Pleasant 2.5-3 mile walk through Benfield Valley Golf Course and running alongside West Hove Golf Course. You might encounter the odd golfer or dog walker, but often a quiet walk with tracks to follow and a couple of easy climbs. Not a trek by any means, but a useful route to… Read more








