The South Downs Way is a stunning route, with miles of scenic countryside to explore. But whether you’re visiting for a weekend or a 10-day excursion, finding the right place to stay is essential for making the most of your trip and ensuring you’re well rested enough to hike or bike the following day. These…
DetailsBy now we should all appreciate just how important conserving the planet is, and understand why we need to do all we can to sustain it for generations to come. While the bulk of that sustainability will come from recycling, using renewable energy sources and becoming more environmentally friendly, another aspect that will help conserve…
DetailsHere are our top tips if you are planning to walk the South Downs Way: Do some training – many of those who walk the South Downs Way underestimate how challenging it is. It’s often described as one of the ‘easier’ long distance walking in the UK which is true in some ways at least.…
DetailsOne of the questions we get asked most frequently is which direction should we walk the South Downs Way in? There is no right or wrong answer to this and it’s a fantastic experience whichever way you do it. Having said that, on balance we recommend walking from west to east, for two main reasons:…
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