Follows the south downs way along the crest of the south downs with good 360 degree views throughout. One of the shortest cycle routes in the south downs, the meon valley trail is ten miles of level riding, so its ideal for families after a gentle but interesting bike trip. A guide to mountain biking mtb routes on the south downs of hampshire and sussex, between winchester, brighton and eastbourne. It is one of the easiest national trails, with few steep sections, apart from when the route drops down into river valleys, and for the descent to overnight stays in the. Wayfarers walk and south downs way hampshire, england. The south downs way national trail is a 100 mile 160km walk between eastbourne and winchester, staying within the glorious south downs national park for its entire length. The topic reliable gpx for south downs way is closed. The south downs way symbol an acorn inside a blue arrow was well used on gates and fences in addition to regular wooden directional signs at junctions.
South downs national park map south downs discovery. Reliable gpx for south downs way singletrack magazine. Three of the best cycling routes in the south downs os. The leaflets listed below are available to download as pdf files. The purpose of this guide is to help riders make informed choices about which car parking sites in the south downs national park. Map of the national park showing the south downs way national trail, bus routes and train stations. The south downs way self guided walking holiday the south downs way stretches 100 miles from the historic city of winchester to the coastal chalk hills on the south coast. The south downs way is covered by the following maps. The trail is well maintained with excellent signage along the route. For other rights of way use the arrows on waymarkers to pick your route. South downs centre north street midhurst west sussex gu29 9dh. South downs way national trail os map booklet cicerone.
Buy a discovery ticket for individuals or for families, and have unlimited travel. Five maps cover the whole south downs way for full route descriptions and map extracts, pick up a copy of the official south. The london to brighton way, also called the london to portslade way, is a roman road between stane street at kennington park and brighton or more specifically portslade in sussex. The following maps will be needed to cover the whole trail. Pdf south downs way download full pdf book download. With its stunning scenery, sweeping views and breathtaking sense of space and freedom, the south downs way offers a deceptively vast rural wilderness in an overcrowded corner of england.
The south downs way follows the ancient chalk ridge of the south downs from eastbourne to winchester, and the elevated position makes for some stunning views over the weald to. Choose and book a national trail break or be inspired by our suggested itineraries. There is a network of bus routes running throughout the south downs. Ordnance survey maps these maps cover the downs link route. Find out about the trail and use the interactive map to explore accommodation, services and attractions on the route. West sussex south downs way south downs national park ridge marilyn chanctonbury ring beach my favourites andrew. Amberley to shoreham by sea or lancing walk a ridge walk along the south downs way, passing chanctonbury ring.
Click on the icons for more information about the attraction or choose to filter the map according to. The south downs way national trail is 162km 101 miles route. The challenge is to walk, jog or run 100km nonstop across the south downs way in under 30 hours in a team of four, with a support crew of two members to help you get to the finish line. South downs way including map, gps files and statistics. Cross back over the bridge from alfriston and head east on the south downs way bridleway inland route via the long man of wilmington and. Presented here in 12 stages of up to 12 miles 19km, the route is described in both eastwest and westeast. Modern civilisation seems a world away as you traverse this ancient, chalky landscape but real life is rarely more than a mile or two distant. It has ascents of approx 4200m, whichever direction you go, and is between 100 and 106 miles, depending on whether you walk or cycle. Pg 1 south downs way off road bike ride map 1 south downs way off road bike ride map 97. How to get there the south downs way the south downs way sdw is easily reached by using the national parks extensive rights of way network. Route key a7 a8 a9 you are able to drop off at the start venue, but long stay parking is not available. The south downs way stretches from the city of winchester to eastbourne, crossing the entire length of the south downs naitonal park.
A circular walk, close to the east sussex village of firle. South downs way 100 routes the course travels along the chalk ridgeway, starting just outside of winchester, the capital city of saxon england and heading due east until the trail ends in eastbourne. Located within an hour from the countrys capital city, this national trail is the perfect escape from often hectic city life. The trail runs for 160 km 100 mi from winchester in hampshire to eastbourne in east sussex, with about 4,150 m. It is one of 16 national trails in england and wales. Of course, of all those people over all those years, someones got to have made the quickest journey, thereandback. The south downs way runs from winchester eastwards to eastbourne and is a beautiful unspoilt route at the centre of the newly formed south downs national park. Theres charleston farmhouse open april to october, where you.
South downs way cycling itineraries south downs discovery. It is one of 15 national trails in england and wales. Read facts about the trail and watch the trail video. Channel from the southern counties its a mountain bikers playground, and theres more to it than just the south downs way. Note that the south downs way is marked in green diamonds on the os maps and this does not always follow public and other footpaths which. It follows an exhilarating bridleway route along the rolling chalk downs of sussex. South downs way map pdf south africa is already seventh in the worldand ahead of europein shopping center space, according to 20 numbers from retail research group urban studies pdf and maps located on walkways some countries still publish their key sectoral data in lengthy pdf formats providing masses diseases. Map of the 100 mile 160km south downs way national trail, between eastbourne and winchester. The 9th section has two options, an inland version via jevington and a coastal south downs way interactive map and route read more.
Maps can be picked up in local shops or ordered from online retailers. The end result of all those collective decisions and knowledge is the south downs way. The walk includes a long stretch of the south downs way, taking in firle beacon and giving you chance to enjoy views for miles around and out to the sea at eastbourne. The official national trails website is a mine of useful information on routes, accommodation, bike shops and refreshments stops along the way. Mountain biking routes on the south downs mtb cicerone.
Heres our simple south downs way map which shows the key points on the south downs way route interactive south downs way map. The trail runs for 160 km 100 mi from winchester in hampshire to eastbourne in east sussex, with about 4,150 m,620 ft of ascent and descent. Other rights of way data supplied by brighton and hove city council, escc, hcc and wscc rights of way teams under the terms of the open government license. The 106 miles of the south downs way runs from eastbourne to winchester. The south downs way ordnance survey map view and print off detailed os map the south downs way open street map view and print off detailed map. Most people take 8 or 9 days to walk the whole 100 miles 160km at 12 15 miles 25km a day. Ive never had a problem since with many other routes. Heres the map and gps route from the march 2015 issue. South downs way map south downs way tours professional. Whilst researching i found lots of references, maps, links and information that would be really useful to anyone looking at having a go at cycling the south downs way.
Your guide to the south downs way visit chichester. This maps shows the route between winchester and eastbourne. The 26 routes described in the book take in roller coaster rides, dedicated woodland singletrack and great downhills. The places listed in bold are to be found on the trail, the places listed in italic are near by villages with facilities such as public transport, refreshments and. North downs way south downs way six stage route guide. South downs way interactive map and route walk the south. Cycle routes cycle routes route23 south downs way monarchs way arundel starting near storringon off road experienced 19 miles 30. Here are some useful signed routes which are shown on the map. Butser hill is the highest point of the south downs way and there are stunning views south towards portsmouth, the solent and the isle of wight.
When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. After your walk there are plenty of local places to visit, should you wish to make a full day of it. The south downs tower over southern england affording runners awe inspiring views north across the weald and south across the coast and the channel. South downs way by bus and train south downs national park. Its just over 160km in length, or 100 miles in old units, and is split into 10 official sections. There are different routes around old winchester hill for walkers and cyclists, and again from exton to the top of beacon hill, so follow the signs and use your map here if at all confused. Clear mapping of footpaths and tracks fully offline maps no data downloaded after installing the app hiking route highlighted your location shown using phone gps 1km grid squares to help judg. This mainly offroad, mountain bike route follows the escarpments and ridges of the south downs through sussex and hampshire, with some breathtaking views along the way. The south downs way is a long distance footpath and bridleway running along the south downs in southern england. The views are stunning as you follow the undulating route through the east hampshire and sussex downs.
Below is an interactive south downs way map courtesy of south downs national park showing the main attractions and railway stations along the south downs route. Three of the best cycling routes in the south downs. There are lots of route options for cycling the south downs, the most notable of these are the south downs way, around 100 miles stretching from winchester to eastbourne and the downs link, stretching some 36 miles and connecting the north downs from guildford to the south downs, finishing in shorehambysea. The south downs is not all motorwaywidth trails photo. The south downs national park discovery map has lots more information about the national park as a whole, not just the sdw. North downs way south downs way a 2 5 stage 2 stage 3 stage 4 stage 5 stage 6 stage 1 how to use this guide.
As i said on my home page, i am mid50s so i tend to ride at a steady pace, average 8 mph, or 10 if better surface etc, whereas a few years ago 10 to 12 mph. The south downs national park and the south downs way. The trail typically takes a week to walk and is suitable for most levels of ability. South downs way 100 2019 ultramarathon in eastbourne, uk. The road passes through streatham and croydon, then through the caterham valley gap in the north downs. South downs way leaflets national trail breaks national trails.
South downs way double cycling the south downs way twice. A detailed fully offline outdoor topographic style route map for the entire south downs way hiking trail. The trail is open to walkers, cyclists and horse riders. This beautiful 100 mile long trail runs from winchester to the coastal town of.
Really useful maps, routes and information for the south downs way cycle route plus some great ideas. The south downs way os map mobile gps os map with location tracking. This booklet is included with the cicerone guidebook to the trail and shows the full route on os 1. This is a lightweight 60gsm, weatherproof map, suitable for use with gps and ideal for cyclists splash maps 1. I national cycle network route 23 i meon valley trail i the shipwrights way i the downs link i national cycle network route 20 i the.
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