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South Downs National Park

Region	Star	#	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	18.3	5	300	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	225	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	400	A reservoir, then the South Downs Way past pretty villages (Jevington and Wilmington) and a ridge walk.	V
East Sussex		90	Berwick to Seaford	14.4	7	425	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	500	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	500	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	525	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	575	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	450	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	425	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	400	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	325	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	350	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	675	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	350	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	325	A historic Cathedral City, St Catherine's Hill and downland.	CJ W