The South Downs Way stretches for 100 miles from the historic city of Winchester and follows the northern crest of the chalk escarpment of the South Downs, all the way to the seaside town of Eastbourne. This walk has spectacular views, rolling countryside, beautiful woodlands, picturesque villages and huge amounts of history. You will pass iron age hill forts and see the spectacular chalk formations of The Devil’s Dyke and the Seven Sisters.
The route is a very easy to follow National Trail. It links many ancient and historic tracks, used since the Stone Age by travellers and traders. There are only a few steep sections, when the route drops down into river valleys, and for the
The South Downs Way stretches for 100 miles from the historic city of Winchester and follows the northern crest of the chalk escarpment of the South Downs, all the way to the seaside town of Eastbourne. This walk has spectacular views, rolling countryside, beautiful woodlands, picturesque villages and huge amounts of history. You will pass iron age hill forts and see the spectacular chalk formations of The Devil’s Dyke and the Seven Sisters.
The route is a very easy to follow National Trail. It links many ancient and historic tracks, used since the Stone Age by travellers and traders. There are only a few steep sections, when the route drops down into river valleys, and for the descent to your overnight stays in the pretty towns, villages and farmhouses along the route.
Although it rarely exceeds 250m (820ft), this walking holiday gives a great feeling of space and a magnificent sense of solitude.
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The South Downs Way is beautiful journey through the downlands of South East England, starting in the historic city of Winchester. The route follows paths and ancient green lanes though England’s newest national park before reaching the English Channel at the dramatic chalk cliffs of Seven Sisters.
