South Downs Way

Long-distance footpath following the South Downs of East and West Sussex, S England, UK; stretches from Eastbourne to Harting; length 130 km/80 mi.

The South Downs Way is a long-distance footpath and bridleway, running along the South Downs in southern England.

The undulating path moves past the town of Arundel, the village of Steyning, Devil's Dyke viewpoint near Brighton, and miles of chalk downland. Other highlights include The Long Man of Wilmington, Ditchling Beacon, Chanctonbury Ring and Rodmell where Virginia Woolf drowned herself in the River Ouse in 1941.

The South Downs Way is arguably the finest long distance path in Southern England. While it crosses various villages for provisions much of it is surprisingly isolated and quiet considering the density of the population in South East England.

It can be walked in about a week while a horse rider or cyclist would take two or three days.

The National Trail Guide to the South Downs Way by Paul Millmore ISBN 1 - 85410-966-9 gives all the details needed including OS maps.