A moderate walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) in national park South Downs starting and finishing in West Sussex, England, about 11.30km (7.02 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 3:45h. It is suitable for families with children, but unsuitable for prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
3Created by John Walker on 06 Apr 2015
The South Downs Way is one of the official UK National Trails, running from Eastbourne to Winchester, follows old routes and droveways along the chalk escarpment and ridges of the South Downs National Park. This section is typical, staying remote from villages (except at the start and finish) and giving long views in all directions, to the Channel to the South and across the Weald to the North Downs in the other direction. The path is easy to follow, with some short steep climbs.
To reach the start a fast train from Clapham Junction (for example) to Brighton takes only 45mins, then a 10 minute walk to the Old Steine bus stops where you can catch a #40 bus to Pyecombe on the A23 (taking only about 15 minutes).