Seven Days – Quick Pace
Here’s a suggested seven day itinerary, ideal if you are short on time and up for some long days. If you’d prefer for us to take all the hassle out of arranging your trip, we offer a good variety of self-guided walking holidays and short breaks along the South Downs Way.
Winchester to East Meon – 18 miles / 29 kms
Starting in the historic splendour of Winchester, you’ll soon find yourself out in rolling green hills of the Hampshire countryside. Highlights include Beacons Hill nature reserve and Old Winchester Hill.
East Meon to Cocking – 17 miles / 27 kms
Lots of varied scenery today, highlights include Butser Hill (the highest point on the trail) and the lovely woods of the Queen Elizabeth Country Park.
Cocking to Amberley – 12 miles / 19 kms
A shorter day today so you can take your time to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Amberley to Upper Beeding – 13 miles / 21 kms
If the weather is clear you should get your first glimpses of the sea today!
Upper Beeding to Lewes / Kingston-nr-Lewes – 20 miles / 33 kms
A long day but some spectacular ridgeline walking makes the effort worthwhile! Panoramic views of the sea and also looking inland towards the North Downs.
Lewes / Kingston-nr-Lewes to Alfriston – 13 miles/ 21 kms
Some more beautiful ridgeline walking before descending into the picture perfect village of Alfriston.
Alfriston to Eastbourne – 12 miles / 19 kms
The last day and what a way to finish. The meandering Cuckmere Valley makes way to the spectacular Seven Sisters and Beachy Head before descending into the coastal resort of Eastbourne.
