Whatever your reasons for stepping foot on the south downs, theres a route thats right for you. Alone on the south downs way is the story of holly wortons 100 mile walking. The south downs way runs for 100 miles 160 km over the chalk downland of sussex and hampshire, from eastbourne to winchester. South downs way, walking, england good walking books. South downs way winchester to eastbourne in 7 days walking code. Where to walk south downs way walking guide from walking.
It is also the only national trail to lie entirely within a national park. This book will not only get you inspired to walk the south downs way or. Your guide to the south downs way maps, guides and books. The irreverant guide to walking and cycling king, martin on. Jul 07, 2017 join abbie barnes as she explores the south downs way national trail, which stretches 100 miles from the historic cathedral city of winchester, across sussex, and ends high up on the undulating. It can be biked in a weekend and there are good train connections to and from both winchester and eastbourne. The south downs way route is 160 km long and for those contemplating this trail for their walking holiday in england, a certain amount of planning is required. South downs way itinerary 8day walk south downs discovery. After a lot of faffing about with the crappy book and the tiny map on my phone, we turn around and retrace our steps. Proposals to create a national park for the south downs date back to the 1940s. South downs way day 3 petersfield to cocking south downs. Guidebook to the south downs way national trail walk between winchester and eastbourne.
Find out whats happening on the south downs way by reading the experiences of the trail officers blog. The route provides the visitor with the opportunity to get away from it all without having to travel too far in this busy part of england. Because it was my idea and because i had always managed to avoid doing it in the past, this year the task of planning the walk fell on my shoulders. All the mapping you need to walk the mile 208km north downs way national trail between farnham and dover. Walking the south downs way amberley house cottages. Travel the length of the south downs passing attractive wildlife, visible prehistory, fine pubs and pretty villages. The 100 mile 160 km long south downs way follows the old routes and droveways along the chalk escarpment and ridges of the south. A guide to riding the whole south downs way plus 26 circular rides across the national park. Exactly 100 miles of chalk downland walking separates the victorian seaside town of eastbourne and the ancient saxon capital of wessex and england winchester, forming the south downs way.
The south downs way is one of 15 national trails in england and wales and was the first bridleway national trail in england. Near the devils dyke theres a couple of pretty villages with nice pubs to stop off at. The south downs way is a long distance footpath in southern england and is one of britains national trails. The way forms the backbone of britains newest national park, with landscape ranging from rolling farmland and woods to classic open grassy downland. Maps and guide books there are a number of maps and guides to help you enjoy the trail, we have listed most of them here. Jun 05, 2016 the south downs way is one of fifteen national trails in england and wales, and the one i know best. Stretching for 100 miles through englands newest national park, to the seaside town of eastbourne, this walking holiday offers a fabulous taste of this lovely rural area. The 100 miles 160 km long south downs way national trail follows the old routes and droveways along the chalk escarpment and ridges of the south downs. The official guide to this superb national trail, published in conjunction with walk unlimited. South downs way national trail book includes os map cicerone.
The south downs way is one of 15 national long distance footpaths. South downs way walking holidays from mickledore travel. South downs way custom itinerary national trail breaks. Amberley village one of the prettiest villages in the south downs, just off the way. There are a number of ways to take an extended walking vacation in the south downs national park, run by walking vacation experts who know the downs, upside down and inside out. Located within an hour of london, this delightful national trail meanders along the crest of the downs with farreaching views over the patchwork fields, woods and villages of the weald and southwards to the sea. The south downs way is a long distance footpath and bridleway running along the south downs in southern england. Join abbie barnes as she explores the south downs way national trail, which stretches 100 miles from the historic cathedral city of winchester, across sussex, and. Alone on the south downs way is the story of holly wortons 100 mile walking journey along one of englands national trails in 2015. The south downs way is a 100mile 160km national trail that follows the line of chalk hills stretching from winchester in hampshire across sussex to eastbourne. It runs for around 100 miles from winchester in hampshire to eastbourne in sussex, with a small loop around eastbourne. In fact there are more routes here than in any other national park in the uk 3,300km of footpaths, bridleways and byways in total.
Whether youre an experienced longdistance walker or a weekend stroller, this is the only companion you need. Stretching from the ancient cathedral city of winchester in the west, first capital of england, through to the white chalky cliffs of the seven. It starts at winchester in hampshire, crosses into west sussex, and finishes at eastbourne in east sussex. It traverses the south downs national park from east to west along the northern crest of the south downs range of chalk downs hills in the south east england. The south downs way route runs through the heart of the south downs national park in southern england. It is one of only two national trails that can be used not only by walkers but also by cyclists and horseriders for its entire length this is the complete, official guide for the longdistance walker or the weekend stroller. South downs way the route undulates along the northern escarpment of the chalk downs for much of the way, offering extensive views north over the weald and south towards the sea. It runs from farnham to dover, past guildford, dorking, merstham, otford and rochester, along the surrey hills area of outstanding natural beauty aonb and kent downs aonb. Jun 01, 2010 the south downs way runs for 100 miles over the chalk down land of sussex and hampshire, from eastbourne to winchester.
A photographic journey of a famous 100mile trail across southern england from winchester to. From long association, it is a personal favourite and, whilst it cant compete with the rugged beauty of say, the cumbria way or hadrians wall path, i think it is one of the finest paths. The south downs way route guide south downs discovery. I live in brighton, love walking on the south downs and pushed the idea of the south downs way sdw. So pull on your walking boots and enjoy a walk on one of our beautiful countryside sites on the south downs. The south downs way is a great ride if you like to keep off the roads. The trail runs for 160 km 100 mi from winchester in hampshire to eastbourne in east sussex, with about 4,150 m,620 ft of ascent and descent. The south downs way by catherine ames blurb books uk. The trail stretches for some 100 miles from historic winchester in hampshire to the coastal resort of eastbourne in east sussex and encompasses some of the very finest countryside that england has to offer. Amberley working museum excellent museum of local history, just off the way.
Your guide to the south downs way visit chichester. Continuing my exploration of the south downs way, i decided to park at offham, near lewes in east sussex, and walk back to black cap, where julia and i had walked to in the previous video. It is one of only two national trails that can be used not only by walkers but also by cyclists and horseriders for its entire length. An avid walker, she thought she was up for the challenge of an eight day hike, and happily set off to explore the south downs. If you prefer to go at a more leisurely pace or take in some sidetrips, then 34 days might be better. Choose and book a national trail break or be inspired by our suggested itineraries. Buy south downs way national trail guides reprint by paul millmore isbn. And if that wasnt enough, there was the devils jumps a series of large tumuli sited next to each other. The south downs way runs for 100 miles 160 km over the chalk downland of sussex and ha. Illustrated guide to the south downs way in a ringbound waterproof notebook format. The south downs way features lots of such tumuli and i have to confess that i find them rather difficult to get excited by as ultimately all you get to see is a pile of grass covered earth. For most trails we sell the official aurum press guidebooks which are kept as up to date as possible and include interesting information and extracts of ordnance survey maps. Now all you need is a place to stay, and as a veteran of many walking holidays i think returning to your own holiday cottage each evening is much more relaxing than having to unpack every time. Stretching over a rare large area of outstanding natural beauty in crowded southern britain, the walk generally follows the chalk soft limestone ridge just to the north.
In fact there are more routes here than in any other national park in the uk 3,300km of footpaths, bridleways and byways. The south downs way starts at the ancient and historic city of winchester and follows the northern crest of the chalk escarpment of the south downs, all the way to the sea. The 6 day holiday has 4 long days and should only be attempted if you are fit and used to walking long distances day after day. Walking the length of the downs is the best way to experience this beautiful landscape with its mixture of rolling hills, steep hanging woodland and windswept fields. Find the south downs way by catherine ames at blurb books. Find walking maps and guidebooks, self guided walking holidays and hiking tours. Peter anderson and terry owen this book is not a walking guide in the conventional sense, since it does not contain detailed. The north downs way national trail is a longdistance path in southern england, opened in 1978. Walks programme 28th may to christmas 2019 additional friday walks sept to xmas 2019 walks are on tuesdays and every 2nd and 4th friday starting at 10 am. One of 12 national trails, the south downs way stretches for some 100 miles 162 kms between eastbourne in sussex and winchester in hampshire. The route is predominately over chalk grassland and is set within two areas of outstanding natural beauty. The os map and gpx links above are to give you an overview of the entire walk. South downs way south downs national park authority. All of the guidebooks we sell have been checked and approved by the trail managers.
Read facts about the trail and watch the trail video. The south downs way field guide tells you about flora and fauna on the trail, from common birds to butterflies and farm crops. It is one of 16 national trails in england and wales. I do know people who have taken wrongturns along the way, but they all made the bus home and enjoyed the diversions. The south downs way stretches 100 miles from winchester to the victorian seaside town of eastbourne on the south coast of england. Although the path is well marked, the english weather is unpredictable and needs to be catered for. They are the best books available and are your essential comp. The south downs way national trail walk is an annual event, for example, organised by passionate walkers, footprints of sussex from the south downs region.
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