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South Downs Way, Hampshire to East Sussex
Hiking Trail
Hard
161.71 km
3,522 m
With wildlife, white cliffs and watering holes along the way, the 100-mile South Downs Way is a quintessentially British walk.
On our list of best hikes in London, the route begins in Winchester, the first capital of England, and traverses pretty countryside until you reach the rippling chalk cliffs at Eastbourne.
It takes around eight days to hike the entire easy-to-follow route. The hike is best done from west to east, or it can be split into short sections.
Highlights along the way include the Seven Sisters Country Park, the Amberley Working Museum and Devil’s Dyke. It is also dotted with some great pubs, such as the Bull at Ditchling, which is a good spot to rest weary feet.
Featured in the Much Better Adventures "Best Hikes In The UK: 10 Of The Most Adventurous Routes":
On our list of best hikes in London, the route begins in Winchester, the first capital of England, and traverses pretty countryside until you reach the rippling chalk cliffs at Eastbourne.
It takes around eight days to hike the entire easy-to-follow route. The hike is best done from west to east, or it can be split into short sections.
Highlights along the way include the Seven Sisters Country Park, the Amberley Working Museum and Devil’s Dyke. It is also dotted with some great pubs, such as the Bull at Ditchling, which is a good spot to rest weary feet.
Featured in the Much Better Adventures "Best Hikes In The UK: 10 Of The Most Adventurous Routes":
Created By
Jon W
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Downs Way Climb | 1.74 km | 99 m | 5.7% |
| SDW from Wind Farm to Beacon Hill car park | 2.43 km | 35 m | 0.6% |
| South Downs Way Climb | 0.80 km | 87 m | 10.8% |
| South Downs Way Climb | 1.40 km | 97 m | 7.0% |
| B2141 Climb | 0.73 km | 54 m | 7.3% |
| Woodland Canopy dash | 0.28 km | -8 m | -2.7% |
| Amberley Climb | 1.83 km | 141 m | 7.7% |
| A27 Climb | 0.46 km | 42 m | 9.1% |
| Rail Bridge to Bowl | 1.09 km | 24 m | 0.6% |
| Butts Lane Climb | 1.51 km | 118 m | 7.8% |