Haywards Heath is a town in West Sussex, offering a diverse landscape that blends rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and tranquil river valleys. Much of the surrounding area lies within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing a rich environment for outdoor pursuits. This region is well-suited for several sports like road cycling, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, and more.
The Haywards Heath area offers more than 400 routes across several sports like road…
128
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Average rating
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4.7
(15)
55
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(20)
66
hikers
15.4km
04:09
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(7)
28
hikers
8.60km
02:19
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(6)
14
hikers
7.18km
01:56
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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1,246
riders
122km
06:27
1,820m
1,820m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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90
riders
29.6km
01:26
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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63
riders
69.5km
03:15
600m
600m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

75
riders
37.0km
01:45
290m
290m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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116
riders
79.6km
06:45
1,520m
1,520m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
46.1km
03:03
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
32.6km
02:02
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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73
runners
6.48km
00:42
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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53
runners
7.88km
00:50
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

36
runners
9.67km
01:05
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

36
runners
7.31km
00:46
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(4)
43
riders
49.0km
02:59
440m
440m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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29
riders
29.7km
01:52
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30
riders
32.8km
02:10
430m
430m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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18
riders
17.4km
01:12
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
riders
56.7km
04:06
720m
720m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
riders
25.1km
01:42
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
29.5km
02:02
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Haywards Heath offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features 499 routes, with an average rating of 4.52 stars from more than 8,000 visitors.
The Haywards Heath area is known for diverse cycling routes through rolling hills and woodlands. Notable options include the 'Fletching Village – Piltdown Pond loop' (30.4 miles / 49 km) and the 'Lindfield High Street – Warrs Hill loop' (18.4 miles / 30 km). More routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Haywards Heath guide.
Yes, Haywards Heath provides access to an extensive network of public footpaths, particularly within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Popular trails include the 'Ardingly Reservoir, Lindfield and Rivers Wood loop' (9.7 miles / 15.6 km) and routes featuring the Ouse Valley Viaduct. Explore more options in the Hiking around Haywards Heath guide.
The region offers diverse landscapes for runners, including rolling countryside, ancient woodlands, and tranquil river valleys. Routes like the 'Blunts Wood Bridleway loop' (4.0 miles / 6.4 km) are popular. Additional running trails are detailed in the Running Trails around Haywards Heath guide.
Haywards Heath is surrounded by the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Key natural features include Ditchling Beacon, offering panoramic views, and Ardingly Reservoir, known for its tranquil paths. The Ouse Valley Viaduct is also a notable architectural landmark in a scenic setting.
The area offers routes for various fitness levels, including shorter, easier walks like the 'Holy Trinity Church, Cuckfield – Blunts Wood Bridleway loop' (4.5 miles / 7.2 km). The 'Greater Haywards Heath Bike Ride' event also includes 20km and 33km routes suitable for different abilities. For hiking, the Easy hikes around Haywards Heath guide provides specific options.
Haywards Heath is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 8,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
Komoot offers several guides for Haywards Heath, including Road Cycling Routes, Hiking, Running Trails, and Touring Cycling. There are also guides for Easy Hikes, MTB Trails, and Gravel Biking.
Yes, Haywards Heath offers mountain biking opportunities with 22 dedicated MTB routes and 2 easy MTB routes. Further details and specific trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Haywards Heath guide.
Haywards Heath is suitable for touring cycling, with 106 routes available in the area. These routes often pass through charming villages and scenic reservoirs. A dedicated guide, Cycling around Haywards Heath, provides more information.
The official website for Haywards Heath Town Council is available through West Sussex County Council's directory. The phone number for Haywards Heath Town Council is 01444 455694.
Yes, the Haywards Heath region offers options for gravel biking. A specific guide, Gravel biking around Haywards Heath, provides details on suitable routes in the area.

