Eastbourne, South Downs Way

2-Day Walk from £335

This short 2-Day Eastbourne Circular walk is ideal if you have limited time. It makes a perfect South Downs Way weekend walking break, incorporating some of the most spectacular scenery on the route.

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Day one – Eastbourne

Arrive in Eastbourne, check in to your accommodation and take some time to stroll along the seafront and explore this historic seaside town.

Day two – Eastbourne to Alfriston (inland route) – 10 miles / 16 km

Walk from Eastbourne to Alfriston, via Jevington – a less explored but extremely picturesque part of the South Downs Way

Highlights:

• Windover Hill – great sport for expansive views
•  The Long Man of Wilmington – standing 70 metres high, it’s only around a mile off the way and well worth the detour
•  The pretty downland village of Jevington

Day three – Alfriston – Eastbourne (coastal route) – 12 miles / 19 km

Walk from Alfriston back to Eastbourne via the spectacular coastal route

Highlights:

• Cuckmere Valley – where the river Cuckmere meanders its way to the sea
• Seven Sisters – iconic, glorious coastal scenery, arguably the highlight of the whole South Downs Way
• Beachy Head – spectacular chalk cliff jutting into the English channel with fine views west across the Seven Sisters and east over Eastbourne and beyond.

On arrival, you can then either depart Eastbourne in the afternoon or stay over and depart the following day, giving you a chance to explore this elegant seaside resort or just put your feet up!

£335 per person for 2 nights.

£395 per person for 3 nights (overnighting in Eastbourne at the end of your walk).

These prices are based on two people sharing, a single supplement of £50/night applies.

This walk is available to book any time between 01 April – 30 September 24 (with the exception of 20 – 30 August) .

We understand that good quality accommodation is the key component to a successful walking holiday and often the difference between a good holiday and a great one! So rest assured, after a long day’s walking you can expect a very warm welcome. We don’t like leaving anything to chance, so we personally visit all our accommodation providers, as well as constantly monitor customer feedback and online reviews. For extra peace of mind, we book the accommodation and send your confirmed itinerary before you need to pay your deposit, so you can see exactly where you will be staying before committing to the walking holiday.

Optional Add-ons

If time allows, we’d recommend arriving early in Eastbourne to take some time to explore this historic coastal resort, with its seaside promenade, sweeping coastal views and wealth of magnificent Georgian & Victorian architecture.

Upgrades

If you’d like to celebrate a special occasion while you’re away, or if you just fancy treating yourself, we can arrange upgrades to some of the very best accommodations the South Downs has to offer.

Full Itinerary

Day one – Eastbourne

Arrive in Eastbourne, check in to your accommodation and take some time to stroll along the seafront and explore this historic seaside town.

Day two – Eastbourne to Alfriston (inland route) – 10 miles / 16 km

Walk from Eastbourne to Alfriston, via Jevington – a less explored but extremely picturesque part of the South Downs Way

Highlights:

• Windover Hill – great sport for expansive views
•  The Long Man of Wilmington – standing 70 metres high, it’s only around a mile off the way and well worth the detour
•  The pretty downland village of Jevington

Day three – Alfriston – Eastbourne (coastal route) – 12 miles / 19 km

Walk from Alfriston back to Eastbourne via the spectacular coastal route

Highlights:

• Cuckmere Valley – where the river Cuckmere meanders its way to the sea
• Seven Sisters – iconic, glorious coastal scenery, arguably the highlight of the whole South Downs Way
• Beachy Head – spectacular chalk cliff jutting into the English channel with fine views west across the Seven Sisters and east over Eastbourne and beyond.

On arrival, you can then either depart Eastbourne in the afternoon or stay over and depart the following day, giving you a chance to explore this elegant seaside resort or just put your feet up!

Dates & Prices

£335 per person for 2 nights.

£395 per person for 3 nights (overnighting in Eastbourne at the end of your walk).

These prices are based on two people sharing, a single supplement of £50/night applies.

This walk is available to book any time between 01 April – 30 September 24 (with the exception of 20 – 30 August) .

Accommodation

We understand that good quality accommodation is the key component to a successful walking holiday and often the difference between a good holiday and a great one! So rest assured, after a long day’s walking you can expect a very warm welcome. We don’t like leaving anything to chance, so we personally visit all our accommodation providers, as well as constantly monitor customer feedback and online reviews. For extra peace of mind, we book the accommodation and send your confirmed itinerary before you need to pay your deposit, so you can see exactly where you will be staying before committing to the walking holiday.

Extras

Optional Add-ons

If time allows, we’d recommend arriving early in Eastbourne to take some time to explore this historic coastal resort, with its seaside promenade, sweeping coastal views and wealth of magnificent Georgian & Victorian architecture.

Upgrades

If you’d like to celebrate a special occasion while you’re away, or if you just fancy treating yourself, we can arrange upgrades to some of the very best accommodations the South Downs has to offer.

Make a booking