South Downs Way

The South Downs Way is the 99-mile (159-km) national trail over the undulating countryside between Eastbourne and Winchester.

You can walk or ride along this scenic route across the open expanse of the Sussex Downs, following Countryside Commission’s acorn way-marks. This is the complete, official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller, the horse rider or the cyclist. All you need is this one book. It contains:

• the entire route split into convenient sections
• 1:25 000 Ordnance Survey maps for each section marked with points of special interest
•circular routes off the trail for shorter walks or rides, enabling you to explore the local area route information on each section with colour photographs and notes on nearby features
• background information on local history, wildlife, archaeology, geology, industry and land use
• details of public transport, villages on or near the route with facilities for walkers and horse care, useful organisations and accommodation
• the Countryside Access Charter on your rights and responsibilities when out in the countryside