Long man of Wilmington
Berwick to Eastbourne
14-Jun-08 • moontiger on Flickr
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Berwick to Eastbourne
A reservoir, then the South Downs Way past pretty villages (Jevington and Wilmington) and a ridge walk.
The Seven Sisters from Seaford Head
Berwick to Seaford walk
09-Jul-16 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr
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Berwick to Seaford
The South Downs : Windover and 'High and Over' Hills, and picturesque Alfriston. Can be extended with a chalk cliff coastal walk to Seaford.
Burnhouse Bostall approach
With views to Coombe Bottom
19-May-18 • tonybrown100 on Flickr
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Burgess Hill to Hassocks
A long almost circular walk via the Sussex Border Path, Sussex Villages, and the South Downs Way ridge from Ditchling Beacon to Wolstonbury Hill
Looking back to Birling Gap
Eastbourne to East Dean walk
23-Jun-15 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr
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Eastbourne to East Dean
Coastal walk via Eastbourne's promenade, Beachy Head and the 7 Sisters, then inland over the downs to East Dean. Return by bus.
Glynde to Seaford
The best walk in the book! A South Downs ridge, picture postcard Alfriston, Cuckmere Haven (beach), and cliffs with views of the Seven Sisters. Long but worth it.
Manicured footpath
Not many footpaths have their own lawn and neatly clipped hedges Hassocks to Brighton
30-Aug-09 • moontiger on Flickr
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Hassocks to Brighton
Over the South Downs to Brighton, the liveliest city on the South Coast
Descending to Glynde (anticlockwise)
Lewes Circular walk
06-Jun-15 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr
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Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease
An energetic walk over the South Downs with great views throughout.
Descending to Rodmell
Lewes to Saltdean walk
15-Sep-18 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr
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Lewes to Saltdean
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
Lewes via West Firle Circular
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
The Seven Sisters, South Downs
Between Eastbourne and Seaford on the South Coast, the Seven Sisters are even more dramatic than the White Cliffs of Dover.
06-Apr-07 • Paul Stephenson on Flickr
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Seaford to Eastbourne
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.
Deep Dean, near Windover Hill
SWC Walk 25 - South Downs Way 8 : Southease to Eastbourne
17-Oct-15 • thomasgrabow on Flickr
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Southease to Eastbourne
2 Long Ridge walks over open downs, beautiful Alfriston for lunch, and Eastbourne pier and prom. to finish.
Seafront near Rottingdean
13-Jan-12 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr
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Southease to Rottingdean or Brighton
The flat, open Ouse valley to Rodmell and Kingston, then an open chalk ridge to Rottingdean and Brighton.
Horses, fields
Lewes to Seaford (composite route)
21-Jul-13 • moontiger on Flickr
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Southease to Seaford
A loop to Rodmell for lunch, then up and across the South Downs. Finishes by the sea.
Petersfield to Liss
Shoulder of Mutton Hill (steep, fine view) and a very walker friendly pub
St. Catherine's Hill from Compton Down
SWC Walk 15 : Winchester Circular
08-Jul-15 • thomasgrabow on Flickr
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Winchester Circular
A historic Cathedral City, St Catherine's Hill and downland.
View from the downs
Amberley Circular walk
01-Mar-14 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr
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Amberley Circular
Out along the foot of the South Downs above Wild Brook wetland to Storrington for lunch, and back along the ridge of the Downs.
Amberley to Arundel
South Downs in the morning, then follows the river Arun to Historic Arundel (Castle, Cathedral)
Barlavington Hanger from Sutton Common
SWC Walk 39 - Amberley to Pulborough
01-Apr-18 • thomasgrabow on Flickr
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Amberley to Pulborough
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.
Arundel and Amberley
A contrast between peaceful villages in the Arun Valley and an attractive old town with a castle and cathedral.
Arundel to Amberley
Arundel Castle, its parkland, and the South Downs
Billingshurst to Amberley
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
Cowdray House Ruin
SWC Walk 48 Haslemere to Midhurst (via Lurgashall or Lickfold)
07-Jul-16 • thomasgrabow on Flickr
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Haslemere to Midhurst via Lurgashall
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.
Valley Ending view
Hassocks to Upper Beeding walk
27-Sep-18 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr
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Hassocks to Upper Beeding
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)
Book 3, Walk 18, Petersfield to Rowlands Castle
Silent contemplation, 3 Feb '07
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Petersfield to Rowlands Castle
An easy southerly trek through East Hampshire.
Pulborough Circular
Long but easy walk which explores the water meadows of the River Arun, with the South Downs as a dramatic backdrop.
Pulborough to Amberley
Pulborough Levels
26-Jul-08 • Viv Lewis on Flickr
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Pulborough to Amberley
Historic Pulborough, gentle hills, a gem of a pub, an RSPB marshland, and up and over the South Downs to Amberley.
Farm House in Rape Oilseed Field, from Locksash Lane
SWC Walk Rowlands Castle Circular
14-May-16 • thomasgrabow on Flickr
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Rowlands Castle Circular
A demanding walk, first through park- and woodland, then through the remote westerly valleys of the South Downs
Amberley to Cocking
Follows the South Downs Way along the ridge of the South Downs. Good views in the morning, a forested trail in the afternoon (travel by bus).
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19-Jul-10 • Andrew Murphy
Amberley to Shoreham By Sea or Lancing
A ridge walk along the South Downs Way, passing Chanctonbury Ring.