5.6km

Southwick Hill — 5.6 km Running Route

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Southwick Hill is a 5.6 km (3.5 miles) loop in Southwick, South Downs, England: hilly, with 87 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

87 mAscent

25%Paved

3/5Hilly

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Location: Southwick, South Downs, England

This challenging 5.6km route begins at Quayside Recreation Ground, Southwick, and offers a vigorous exploration of the South Downs. You'll tackle a significant out-and-back ascent to Southwick Hill, providing rewarding views, before a winding descent past Southwick Cemetery. The terrain is mostly unpaved, making for an authentic trail running experience.

With its notable elevation gain and varied surfaces, this run is ideal for those seeking a demanding workout or preparing for a trail race. It's a fantastic way to experience the natural beauty and undulating landscape of the South Downs, offering a taste of rural running just a short distance from Southwick.

Common questions

How long is this route?

It's a 5.6 km loop in Southwick, South Downs, England with around 87 metres of total ascent.

How long will it take me to run it?

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Is it hilly?

Moderately. It rates 3 out of 5 on our hill scale — expect noticeable climbs. About 15 metres of climb per kilometre, 87 metres in total.

What's the surface like?

It's mostly off-road (around 75% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

Reviews (1)

AnonymousAug 2025

Good route for a relative beginner like me- some hills but definitely doable. First part of the course is lovely but from control 3 onwards some of the path is too overgrown to run and you have to find an alternative route (which was easy enough). Last section is through a housing estate which was fine but think I would have preferred to go further on the Monarch’s/ SDW instead. Overall a good first experience of Skamper!

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