Harvey map of the south downs way national trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The south downs way is well marked and easy to follow. South downs way walking holidays walking the south downs way is an ideal choice for a first time walking holiday in england. South downs way including map, gps files and statistics. North downs way national trail ldwa long distance paths. The first 14 miles are over sandy countryside to the south of the downs. The 106 miles of the south downs way runs from eastbourne to winchester. Every route has easy bus or train links at both ends and you can enjoy each walk in either direction. Chichester cathedral and the market cross, east head, the south downs way and goodwood. North downs way escape the hustle and bustle of urban living to discover inspirational landscapes and peaceful walks along the north downs way. The places listed in bold are to be found on the trail, the places listed in italic are near by villages with facilities such as public transport, refreshments and accommodation but are found just off the trail. On reigate hill youll find the national trusts reigate hill tea rooms. Buy south downs way adventure series adventure atlas by geographers az map co ltd isbn.
Mar 30, 2010 two windmills, known as jack and jill. Remember you can upload this route to your bike satnav for turnbyturn instructions on the go. Starting at eastbourne the route mostly follows the northern escarpment of the south downs for 100 miles to winchester. It is used by horses and cyclists, so is very accessible, with almost no stiles. The trail runs for 160 km 100 mi from winchester in hampshire to eastbourne in east sussex, with about 4,150 m,620 ft of ascent and descent. The south downs way ordnance survey map view and print off detailed os map the south downs way open street map view and print off detailed map. These include a south downs way map as well as information about a. Theres something for everyone from culture vultures to nature lovers, young and old. South downs way national trail memory map route file. Your guide to the south downs way visit chichester.
The south downs way is a long distance footpath and bridleway running along the south downs in southern england. South downs way walking holidays on the national trail. South downs way map available to download to your android or apple device. South downs way national trail ldwa long distance paths. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. However despite what look like simple step by step instructions on how to download onto a garmin i know how it will all end for me if i try to do it screams and a john clease type hop around the room. The south downs way is a long distance footpath in southern england and is one of britains national trails. This wellknown national trail runs for 99 miles following a route along the crest of the chalk downs from the south coast at eastbourne to historic winchester cathedral.
Most people take 8 or 9 days to walk the whole 100 miles 160km at 12 15 miles 25km a day. The south downs national park and the south downs way. Tough, light, waterproof map with additional visitor information including finding accommodation, travel planning and route history. The places listed in bold are to be found on the trail, the places listed in italic are near by villages with facilities such as public transport, refreshments and v accommodation but are found just off the trail. If you plan to do the south downs way hopefully you will find them interesting, with the comments on accommodation and where to eat. I found the combination trustworthy, it kept me on track and helped me to quickly return to path when i misstepped. The area has much to offer visitors including stunning sand dunes, historical buildings and rolling hills. There is a network of bus routes running throughout. Map of the national park showing the south downs way national trail, bus routes and train stations. The trail is open to walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Near the devils dyke theres a couple of pretty villages with nice pubs to stop off at. South downs way walking holidays self guided hiking breaks.
The leaflets listed below are available to download as pdf files. I did manage some notes however and have pulled them together below. The south downs way, hampshire to east sussex travel. With this map you will receive a code for use on your ios or android smartphone or tablet. Follow this national trail along the chalk downs of hampshire and sussex in 210 days, with map, guidebook, accommodation and daily luggage transfers included. The south downs way field guide tells you about flora and fauna on the trail, from common birds to butterflies and farm crops. Os explorer ol32 or south downs way guide available from. South downs gps walking cycling trail guides for your.
It is one of 16 national trails in england and wales. This is a lightweight 60gsm, weatherproof map, suitable for use with gps and ideal for cyclists splash maps 1. Alternatively if youd like to take ordnance survey maps, the map numbers are shown below. Really useful maps, routes and information for the south downs way. Remember you can upload this route to your bike satnav for turnbyturn instructions on the. The mapset i used was harveys national trail south downs way which i twosided, color, photocopied and then inserted into a waterproof ortlieb brand 9x11 map carrier for easy access while on the walk. During the middle of august, diversions due to a festival may affect this route, check the. Tough, light, waterproof map with additional visitor information including finding. A walk along the south downs way during late september 2007, through the counties of east sussex, west sussex and into hampshire.
South downs way tours recommendation for the best map for the south downs way is either through harveys maps for the whole route or ordnance survey for more detail. The 160kilometre south downs way follows the old routes and droveways along the chalk escarpment and ridges of the south downs, passing over some of the most beautiful and calming scenery in southern britain. The downs are first reached at newlands corner, east of guildford and from there on the trail mainly follows the crest of the southern escarpment of the north downs. If you would prefer a traditional map format, harveys south downs way map covers the whole route. The road seemed less impressive when i got down into pyecombe, and the south downs way seemed to go into a bit of a dull bit as i found myself walking through a golf course however soon the good times were back as i finally approached and passed the windmills. Jul 07, 2017 join abbie barnes as she explores the south downs way national trail, which stretches 100 miles from the historic cathedral city of winchester, across sussex, and ends high up on the undulating. It runs for around 100 miles from winchester in hampshire to eastbourne in sussex, with a small loop around eastbourne. Walks on the south downs way by bus and train south. Click the map not on a line or marker to update the os and gps coordinates os legend os 1. Simply filter by what youre after and start planning your adventure. South downs way interactive map and route walk the south. Here youll find cycle rides, walking routes and attractions.
For full route descriptions and map extracts, pick up a copy of the official south downs way national trail. Choice of pigrims way to canterbury, or cliff walk to finish long distance paths. The south downs way is a classic mountain bike trail that provides a challenge for riders of all abilities. The grassytopped wave of hills which give the park its name are magnificent, but theres far more to the south downs national park holidays than the downs. The south downs way stretches from the city of winchester to eastbourne, crossing the entire length of the south downs naitonal park. The charming pub traces its history back to the 14th century and has a very good menu. South downs way day 6 upper beeding to lewes south downs. Enjoy breathtaking views from chalk clifftop trails and old beacon hills, and immerse yourself in historic thatched villages. Join abbie barnes as she explores the south downs way national trail, which stretches 100 miles from the historic cathedral city of winchester, across sussex, and. South downs way the south downs way starts at the ancient and historic city of winchester and follows the northern crest of the chalk escarpment of the south downs, all the way to the sea. There are different routes around old winchester hill for walkers and cyclists, and again from exton to the top of beacon hill, so follow the signs and use your map here if at all confused.
Selfguided trails south downs way footpath holidays. Leaving amberley, probably with a full belly and a heavy heart, you now face one of the toughest climbs on the south downs way. For other rights of way use the arrows on waymarkers to pick your route. South downs way by bus and train south downs national park. Butser hill is the highest point of the south downs way and there are stunning views south towards portsmouth, the solent and the isle of wight. Compatible for iphone, ipad, ipod and android smart devices. The views are stunning as you follow the undulating route through the east hampshire and sussex downs. It takes me an age to write anything and despite my disappointment at the death of the rural pubs, their remnants drew me in on a daily basis. The purpose of this guide is to help riders make informed choices about which car parking sites in the south downs national park.
You have to make your way from a few metres above sea level to the mighty heights of amberley mount and the 200 metre contour. Mar 23, 2020 the north downs way national trail broadly follows the historic pilgrims way along the downs to canterbury. It follows an exhilarating bridleway route along the rolling chalk downs of sussex. Five maps cover the whole south downs way for full route descriptions and map extracts, pick up a copy of the official south.
Amberley mount the west sussex south downs way guide. South downs way south downs national park authority. The figures in brackets next to off trail locations are the. Move the map to my location tweets and instagrams near here show waypoints with distances. Whether you are looking for a short stroll with spectacular downland views or aiming to tackle the full 153 miles 245km from farnham to dover,the north downs way is the perfect way to recharge your. The north downs ridge woooded in the west, open downland in the middle. The south downs national park and the south downs way contact south downs national park authority. It links many ancient and historic tracks, used by travellers and traders since the stone age. Os explorer south downs map set ordnance survey shop. It runs from farnham to dover, past guildford, dorking, merstham, otford and rochester, along the surrey hills area of outstanding natural beauty aonb and kent downs aonb. A blend of relatively easy walking, beautiful landscapes and delightful scenery along the downs of sussex and hampshire. South downs way map south downs way tours professional. Tough, light, waterproof map with additional visitor information. On this trip you will cycle along a chalk ridge from winchester through the hampshire and sussex south downs to the white cliffs of eastbourne.
The south downs is a range of chalk hills that extends for about 260 square miles 670 km2 across the south eastern coastal counties of england from the itchen valley of hampshire in the west to beachy head, near eastbourne, east sussex, in the east. The 9th section has two options, an inland version via jevington and a coastal south downs way interactive map and route read more. The discovery map is your guide to everything there is to see and do in the national park. Its just over 160km in length, or 100 miles in old units, and is split into 10 official sections. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The north downs way national trail is a longdistance path in southern england, opened in 1978. Stretching for 100 miles through englands newest national park, to the seaside town of eastbourne, this walking holiday offers a fabulous taste of this.
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