Cirerone Walking The South Down Way National Trail

Following the northern crest of the South Downs escarpment for much of the way, with broad views overlooking low Wealden farmlands and rolling
Downs, the trail rarely descends to habitation except where river valleys interrupt the regular course of the Downs.

In addition to the two-way route description, this guidebook features information on travel, accommodation and local information of interest to
the walker.

This national trail is walked in whole or in part by thousands of visitors every year, and is the only national trail to entirely run within a national park. With
far-reaching views, pretty villages, woodlands and largely dry easy walking this is a justifiably popular national trail.

Activities
walking
Seasons
can be walked at all times of year – this is one of the driest and warmest parts of England
Centres
Eastbourne, Alfriston, Lewes, Amberley, Burint, Exton, Winchester
Difficulty
The South Downs Way is a waymarked bridleway; very few stiles; few towns/villages en route; 12 stages (max length 12 miles)
Must See
Beachy Head, Long Man of Wilmington, Ditchling Beacon, Clayton Windmills, Butser Hill, Winchester