I really do enjoy nothing more than going for a walk. Running through the woods, haring across the downs, splashing in the sea - it’s all great fun. The South Downs Way and the 1066 Country Walk are on my to do list, I just need to get the dog parents on board! In the meantime here are just a few of my favourites.

Abbots Wood: Arlington, Polegate BN26 6SL for car park. Here there are signposted walking trails, a medieval lake for a good splash and a play area, barbecues for hire, picnic tables and toilets for the humans. After a good walk we usually pop along to the Arlington Tea Rooms for some scrummy food and drink.

Butchers Hole: Old Willingdon Road, East Dean, BN20 0AT for car park. There are sign posted trails, some old ruins and great dense areas of trees to run in and out of. It does get very muddy when it rains.

Friston Forest: Litlington Road, BN25 4AJ. This is a huge forest with so many trails and paths. It’s so lovely and cool to walk amongst the trees during hot summer days. There is a sign posted circular walk that gives you a view of the White Horse carved in the hills. Barbecue hire and toilets are available for the humans.

Seven Sisters Country Park: Litlington Road, BN25 4AD for car park. There are fantastic forest walks on one side of the road and an amazing river walk on the other. Overnight stays and delcious food are available at the Saltmarsh Farmhouse and Cafe. There is also a wonderful, dog friendly visitor centre and exhibition barn here - so keep a look out for events. Mum loves the Christmas Craft Fairs there!

To save on car parking charges for all of the above make sure your humans get an annual car parking permit. These are currently only £40 per annum from Forestry England. Click here for more information.

Arlington Reservoir: BN26 6TF for the car park. There is a nice easy circular walk around the reservoir. It can be a bit muddy in places after it has rained so make sure your humans have their wellies! There are toilets and a small cafe here too.

Butts Brow: Butts Lane, BN20 9EP for the car park. There are stunning views and a choice of walks from here. There is a slightly challenging circular walk to Jevington (where you can pause at the dog friendly Eight Bells Pub). However there are also plenty of other tracks and trails to choose from all offering some spectacular scenery.

Holywell to the Harbour: Eastbourne has the most amazing seafront. The promenade is 4.1 miles long, and with the exception of the small section between the Wish Tower and the Pier, the beaches are dog friendly all year long. The majority of the cafes and tea places are dog friendly so there is always somewhere to shelter from the rain. In the summer you can also hitch a ride on the Dotto Train.

Shinewater Park: BN23 8EJ. The humans need to park in nearby roads. This is a super circular route with some lakes for a quick dip. Much of it has a hard surface but there are a few bits that can get very muddy. (I don’t mind getting too muddy but I am not so keen on the bath afterwards!).

The Coastguard Cottages: South Hill Barn Car Park, BN25 4JQ. It is only a short walk from the car park to the iconic cottages. A great photo opportunity. Sometimes one of the cottages will open their garden to raise funds for charity. Keep a look out on social media and the national open garden scheme website for upcoming dates. www.ngs.org.uk

The Cuckoo Trail: This is a bit of a favourite, especially when it has been wet. It is a 14 mile surfaced track that follows the route of the old Cuckoo Line railway. There are tables and benches for picnics, some interesting sculptures and lots of wildflowers and wildlife to look out for.