South Downs Way Hiking Tours

Accommodation every night, luggage transfer, detailed route notes and maps, and 24/7 support. Flights and transport to Winchester are not included.

Yes, your bags will be collected from your accommodation each day and moved onto your overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg/44lbs per person.

The full trail runs 100 miles from Winchester to Eastbourne.

Walking the South Downs Way offers a fantastic adventure that demands a moderate level of fitness, with its rolling hills and occasional steep sections. Aim to be comfortable walking 10-15 miles (16-24 km) daily and consider some regular walking and hill training beforehand. The trail accommodates hikers of all fitness levels, so take your time, pace yourself, and enjoy the journey.

The path is on good surfaces with gentle and gradual gradients. There are a few moderately steep sections.

The routes can get muddy in bad weather.

Some of the trails require crossing busy roads and a railway line, so care must be taken at these points.

This tour is graded moderate, with good surfaces and generally gentle, gradual gradients, aside from a few moderately steep sections. Within the tour, individual days may vary in difficulty - some might be a bit tougher or easier than the overall rating suggests.

Yes, solo travelers are very welcome. There will be a supplement because some costs, like transfers, aren't shared. Or if you'd like to book a single room, just ask. These are available for a supplement.

You'll need good hiking shoes or boots, comfortable hiking clothes, waterproofs, a daypack, and we recommend hiking poles. A portable charger for your cell phone is essential. On booking, our Tour Info will give you a complete packing list.