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Introduction
Contents
Sample Route
Availability
Available as eBook
Cover
Paperback - Laminated
Published
15 Aug 2012
Edition
Second
ISBN
9781852844295
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ISBN (10)
1852844299
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.3cm
Weight
230g
Pages
192
No. Maps
19
No. Photos
70
Originally Published
1 Apr 2004

The South Downs Way

Described east-west and west-east by Kev Reynolds

Handy pocket sized guidebook for anyone walking the South Downs Way National Trail. The 100-mile long distance walk between Eastbourne and Winchester is described in both directions over 12 stages. Generally easy underfoot the Way links many ancient and historical tracks, fine wooded areas, delightful river valleys and lovely little villages. More...

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Seasons

The South Downs Way can be walked at all times of year – this is one of the driest and warmest Read More... parts of England.

Centres

Eastbourne, Alfriston, Lewes, Amberley, Burint, Exton, Winchester

Difficulty

The South Downs Way is a waymarked bridleway; very few stiles. Few towns/villages en route. 12 Read More... daily stages (max length = 12 miles).

Must See

Beachy Head, Long Man of Wilmington, Ditchling Beacon, Clayton Windmills, Butser Hill, Winchester
 
 

Introduction
The Downs
The South Downs Way
Accommodation
Getting There – and Back
Using the Guide

Trail Description – Westbound
Section 1: Eastbourne to Alfriston (Footpath route via the Seven Sisters)
Section 1(a): Eastbourne to Alfriston (Bridleway route inland via Jevington)
Section 2: Alfriston to Southease
Section 3: Southease to Housedean (A27)
Section 4: Housedean (A27) to Pyecombe
Section 5: Pyecombe to Botolphs (Adur Valley)
Section 6: Botolphs to Washington
Section 7: Washington to Amberley
Section 8: Amberley to Cocking
Section 9: Cocking to South Harting
Section 10: South Harting to Buriton (Queen Elizabeth Forest)
Section 11: Buriton to Exton
Section 12: Exton to Winchester

Trail Description – Eastbound
Section 1: Winchester to Exton
Section 2: Exton to Buriton
Section 3: Buriton to South Harting
Section 4: South Harting to Cocking
Section 5: Cocking to Amberley
Section 6: Amberley to Washington
Section 7: Washington to Botolphs (Adur Valley)
Section 8: Botolphs to Pyecombe
Section 9: Pyecombe to Housedean (A27)
Secion 10: Housedean (A27) to Southease
Section 11: Southease to Alfriston
Section 12: Alfriston to Eastbourne (Footpath route via the Seven Sisters)
Section 12(a): Alfriston to Eastbourne (Bridleway route inland via Jevington)

Appendices

 
 
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