South Downs Way, National hiking trail in Hampshire, England
The South Downs Way extends for 160 kilometers from Winchester to Eastbourne, following chalk ridges with views of the English Channel and Isle of Wight.
The trail incorporates ancient routes and droveways that merchants and farmers used for centuries to transport goods and livestock across southern England's chalk escarpments.
The path connects numerous traditional English villages where visitors encounter thatched-roof buildings, local markets, and countryside pubs serving regional specialties.
Experienced cyclists complete the trail in three days, while hikers typically spend eight to nine days covering the full distance at 12 to 15 miles per day.
The route features 3,800 meters of elevation change across its length and passes through five National Nature Reserves with rare chalk grassland ecosystems.
Location: Hampshire
Operator: National Trails
Website: https://nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/south-downs-way
GPS coordinates: 51.06300,-1.30700
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:11
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