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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 | 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 | 325 | 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 | 25.6 | 7 | 500 | A walk, first through park- and woodland, then through some remote westerly valleys of the South Downs. At its best in spring for plentiful bluebells and wild garlic. | 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 | 425 | 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 : Jul-24