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South Downs National Park

Region	#	Walk	Km	Effort	Ht. gain	Description	London
West Sussex	11	Amberley Circular	18.3	5	300	Out along the foot of the South Downs above Wild Brook wetland to Storrington for lunch, and back along the ridge of the Downs.	CJ EC V
West Sussex	361	Amberley Circular via Arundel Park	18.2	5	275	A walk through Arundel Park to an attractive old town with a castle and cathedral, returning along the Arun Valley.	CJ EC V
West Sussex	22	Amberley to Arundel	14.5	5	200	South Downs in the morning, then follows the river Arun to Historic Arundel (Castle, Cathedral)	CJ EC V
West Sussex	39	Amberley to Pulborough	25.7	8	525	The South Downs Way up a ridge and then across a couple of hills and through hanging woods in the morning. Then through the quiet West Weald and the Rother Valley with several heathery commons.	CJ EC V
West Sussex	100	Arundel Circular	21.0	4	225	A walk in the low hills around the River Arun, returning through an attractive old town with a castle and cathedral.	CJ EC V
West Sussex	32	Arundel to Amberley	18.8	7	425	Arundel Castle, its parkland, and the South Downs	CJ EC V
East Sussex	27	Berwick to Eastbourne	20.5	7	375	A reservoir, then the South Downs Way past pretty villages (Jevington and Wilmington) and a ridge walk.	V
East Sussex	90	Berwick to Seaford	14.0	7	400	The South Downs : Windover and 'High and Over' Hills, and picturesque Alfriston. Can be extended with a chalk cliff coastal walk to Seaford.	V
West Sussex	8	Billingshurst to Amberley	22.8	5	350	Starts in gentle countryside, with the South Downs a thin line on the horizon, then via some steep hills and hidden valleys to finish on the crest of the South Downs with a panoramic view	CJ EC V
East Sussex	108	Burgess Hill to Hassocks	26.7	8	475	A long almost circular walk via the Sussex Border Path, Sussex Villages, and the South Downs Way ridge from Ditchling Beacon to Wolstonbury Hill	TL CJ EC StP V
East Sussex	60	Eastbourne to East Dean	11.5	5	325	Coastal walk via Eastbourne's promenade, Beachy Head and the 7 Sisters, then inland over the downs to East Dean. Return by bus.	V
West Sussex	48	Haslemere to Midhurst via Lurgashall	21.8	7	525	Black Down (heathland with views) and Temple of the Winds (viewpoint), Lurgashall (picturesque village with pub by the green), Cowdray Estate (romantic ruin by Polo Fields) and historic market town of Midhurst.	CJ W
East Sussex	50	Hassocks to Brighton	22.5	7	500	Over the South Downs to Brighton, the liveliest city on the South Coast	TL CJ EC StP V
West Sussex	23	Hassocks to Upper Beeding	16.3	7	550	3 steep hills with fine views before lunch at Devil's Dyke. A gentle ridge walk in the afternoon to Upper Beeding (short bus ride to Shoreham station)	TL CJ EC StP V
East Sussex	47	Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease	23.6	7	550	An energetic walk over 3 separate hills in the South Downs NP with great views throughout.	V
East Sussex	24	Lewes to Saltdean	15.5	4	400	South Downs Way along a chalk ridge in the morning, remote Rodmell for lunch, then back up and over the downs to the coast. Undercliff path, or bus to Brighton	V
East Sussex	25	Lewes via West Firle Circular	23.3	7	425	Long. A steep hill (views) to Glynde. Lunch in quiet West Firle, then the South Downs Way (chalk ridge), with a flat valley walk back to historic Lewes	V
Hampshire	11	Petersfield to Liss	16.6	5	400	Shoulder of Mutton Hill (steep, fine view) and a very walker friendly pub	CJ W
West Sussex	18	Petersfield to Rowlands Castle	16.0	3	375	An easy southerly trek through East Hampshire.	CJ W
West Sussex	14	Pulborough Circular	21.0	4	200	Long but easy walk which explores the water meadows of the River Arun, with the South Downs as a dramatic backdrop.	CJ EC V
West Sussex	9	Pulborough to Amberley	16.6	5	300	Historic Pulborough, gentle hills, a gem of a pub, an RSPB marshland, and up and over the South Downs to Amberley.	CJ EC V
West Sussex	68	Rowlands Castle Circular	25.5	7	625	A demanding walk, first through park- and woodland, then through the remote westerly valleys of the South Downs	CJ W
East Sussex	28	Seaford to Eastbourne	21.9	9	325	The best walk in the Southeast! A dramatic cliff walk passing Cuckemere Haven, the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head as the South Downs meets the sea. Ends with Eastbourne's promenade and pier.	LB V
West Sussex	33	Amberley to Cocking	18.6	6	475	South Downs Way along the ridge of the South Downs NP. Views in the morning, a forested trail in the afternoon. Travel by bus.	CJ EC V
West Sussex	26	Amberley to Shoreham By Sea or Lancing	25.0	7	475	A ridge walk along the South Downs Way, passing Chanctonbury Ring.	CJ EC V
East Sussex	25	Southease to Eastbourne	27.3	8	650	2 Long Ridge walks over open downs, beautiful Alfriston for lunch, and Eastbourne pier and seafront to finish.	V
East Sussex	65	Southease to Rottingdean or Brighton	15.3	4	350	The flat, open Ouse valley to Rodmell and Kingston, then an open chalk ridge to Rottingdean and Brighton.	V
East Sussex	26	Southease to Seaford	18.1	6	325	A loop to Rodmell for lunch, then up and across the South Downs. Finishes by the sea.	V
Hampshire	15	Winchester Circular	18.0	4	300	A historic Cathedral City, St Catherine's Hill and downland.	CJ W

Last Updated : Oct-21