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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	7	525	South Downs Way up a ridge, across a couple of hills, down through hanging woods. Then through the West Weald and the Rother Valley with 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	21.7	6	525	Black Down and the Temple of the Winds viewpoint, pretty Lurgashall, Cowdray Estate with its romantic ruin and the 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 : Jan-22