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South Downs National Park
Region | Star | # | Walk | Km | Effort | Ht. gain | Description | London |
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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 | 16.5 | 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 | 9 | 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-21