South Downs In Comfort

From $1,595.00
7 Days & 6 Nights

South Downs In Comfort

  • Hike the best sections of the South Downs Way National Trail
  • Stay in delightful Sussex hotels brimming with English charm & character
  • Experience the famous white cliffs of the Seven Sisters & Beachy Head
  • Stroll Arundel with its magnificent castle & pretty cobbled streets
  • Sample award-winning sparkling wines at chic Sussex vineyard estates
Hike, sip and savor the delights of the South Downs Way and Sussex sparkling wine, where world-class wines pair with quintessential British charm. Just an hour’s hop, skip and jump away from London, this slower adventure hiking trip offers a mix of classic English rolling countryside, dramatic white cliffs and a thriving wine scene, that's just waiting to be explored. Along the way, hike the best sections of the popular South Downs Way National Trail, passing through its lush green valleys, serene woodlands and iconic Seven Sisters chalk cliffs. Discover the vibrant vineyard estates of Wiston and Rathfinny, sampling their award-winning sparkling reds and delicious blanc de noirs. Stay in quaint villages complete with timber-etched Tudor buildings, charming thatched cottages and imposing castles that look like they were plucked straight out of a storybook. And what's an adventure in England without finding a cozy nook to recount the day's escapades? Cap off each day, raising a pint or two in a traditional English pub and settle into charming accommodation. Cheers!

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Arundel Day 2 Arundel Scenic River Loop & Castle Walk 7.5 miles / 12 km Day 3 Transfer to Wiston Wine Estate for a tasting session. Walk to Bramber via Chanctonbury Ring 6 miles / 10 km Day 4 Transfer to Southease. Walk to Alfriston 7 miles / 11.5 km Day 5 Spend the day at the Rathfinny Wine Estate 4.5 miles / 7 km Day 6 Alfriston to Eastbourne via the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs 12.5 miles / 20 km Day 7 Onward Travel
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