The South Downs Way National Trail is a 100 mile (160km) walk between Eastbourne and Winchester, staying within the glorious South Downs National Park for its entire length. Presented here in 12 stages of up to 12 miles (19km), the route is described in both east-west and west-east. A waymarked trail with very few stiles, it can be walked at any time of year and makes a good introduction to long-distance walking.
Step-by-step route descriptions are illustrated with extracts from OS 1:50,000 mapping for every stage, and a separate, conveniently sized booklet with 1:25,000 maps for the entire route is included. The guide provides detailed practical information on getting to the trail, and facilities and accommodation en route.
The South Downs Way offers easy walking on ancient and historical tracks, and showcases the beautiful countryside of the South Downs, taking in wooded areas, delightful river valleys and pretty villages. Highlights include Beachy Head, the mysterious Long Man of Wilmington, Clayton Windmills and the ancient cathedral city of Winchester.
The South Downs Way : Winchester to Eastbourne, described in both directions
Description
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Downs
The South Downs Way
Accommodation
Practical advice
Walking Holidays and Baggage Transfers
Getting There - and Back
Using the Guide
Trail Description - Westbound
Stage 1 Eastbourne to Alfriston (Footpath route via the Seven Sisters)
Stage 1(a) Eastbourne to Alfriston (Bridleway route inland via Jevington)
Stage 2 Alfriston to Southease
Stage 3 Southease to Housedean (A27)
Stage 4 Housedean (A27) to Pyecombe
Stage 5 Pyecombe to Botolphs (Adur Valley)
Stage 6 Botolphs to Washington
Stage 7 Washington to Amberley
Stage 8 Amberley to Cocking
Stage 9 Cocking to South Harting
Stage 10 South Harting to Buriton (Queen Elizabeth Forest)
Stage 11 Buriton to Exton
Stage 12 Exton to Winchester
Trail Description - Eastbound
Stage 1 Winchester to Exton
Stage 2 Exton to Buriton
Stage 3 Buriton to South Harting
Stage 4 South Harting to Cocking
Stage 5 Cocking to Amberley
Stage 6 Amberley to Washington
Stage 7 Washington to Botolphs (Adur Valley)
Stage 8 Botolphs to Pyecombe
Stage 9 Pyecombe to Housedean (A27)
Secion 10 Housedean (A27) to Southease
Stage 11 Southease to Alfriston
Stage 12 Alfriston to Eastbourne (Footpath route via the Seven Sisters)
Stage 12(a) Alfriston to Eastbourne (Bridleway route inland via Jevington)
Appendix A Useful addresses
Appendix B Accommodation along the route
Appendix C Recommended reading
Author Description
Kev Reynolds is a freelance writer, photojournalist and lecturer. A prolific compiler of guidebooks, his first title for Cicerone Press (Walks & Climbs in the Pyrenees) appeared in 1978; he has since produced many more titles for the same publisher, with others in the pipeline. A member of the Outdoor Writers' Guild, the Alpine Club and Austrian Alpine Club, his passion for mountains and the countryside remains undiminished after a lifetime's activity, and he regularly travels throughout Britain to share that enthusiasm through his lectures.