South Downs Way

The South Downs Way stretches 100 miles from the historic city of Winchester to the coastal chalk hills on the South Coast. Located within an hour from the country’s capital city, this National Trail is the perfect escape from often hectic city life. Walk amongst vibrant yellow fields of corn, follow picturesque chalk cliffs and admire traditional thatched cottages with colourful English Gardens on this walk in Southern England.

The walk starts in the historic city of Winchester, once the Capital of England, where the cathedral dominates the skyline and draws many visitors. Rolling hills dominate the West section of the walk as you pass through traditional villages with friendly country Inns. Mixed woodland walking and views as far as the Isle of Wight can be seen from Buster Hill, the highest section of the trail. As you head down to the coast the scenery changes with grasslands full of wild flowers and after the climb up Devils Dyke you reach Alfriston with its huge selection of historic pubs. The final section of the walk sees the magnificent chalk cliffs of Seven Sisters and Beachy Head before dropping down to the seaside town of Eastbourne.

Highlights:

• Winchester with its attractive Cathedral
• The Viewpoints of Beacon and Buster Hills
• Wild Flowers and Butterflies that dominate the trail
• Devils Dyke - a stunning beauty spot carved by glaciers into a deep valley
• Magnificent chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head

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