A guidebook to walking the 158km (100 mile) South Downs Way National Trail. The route crosses the South Downs National Park to link Eastbourne with Winchester and is an ideal option for those new to long-distance walking.

The route is described in both directions – east to west and west to east – in 12 stages of between 6 and 19km (4–12 miles), with both footpath and bridleway options for the most easterly stage.

Contains step-by-step description of the route alongside 1:50,000 OS maps

Includes a separate map booklet containing OS 1:25,000 mapping with the route line

Handy trek planner, route summary table and selected accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary

Refreshment and accommodation information given for each route stage

GPX files available to download