The South Downs Way is a classic National Trail running 100 miles (160 km) across southern England, from the historic city of Winchester to the seaside town of Eastbourne. Following the rolling chalk hills of the South Downs, the route offers sweeping views, open grassland, mixed woodland, and charming villages. This is one of England's most accessible long-distance walks, typically completed in around six days.

This fully re-walked and completely updated 8th edition Trailblazer guide is built around what Trailblazer does best: maps that are large-scale, route-led, based on Ordnance Survey* mapping, that you can follow directly on the trail. With walking distances and times, accommodation, food stops and key landmarks shown on the map itself, there is no need to switch between text, apps or additional maps - everything you need is in one book. Ideal for those planning their first multi-day walk and for experienced hikers, the guide supports walkers who prefer to plan their own days rather than follow rigid stages.

• 40 large-scale, edited walking maps (just under 1:20,000), with the added detail you need to walk with the book in hand so you can walk confidently without switching between apps or extra maps
• Unique Trailblazer mapping features, including distances and walking times, clear directions, tricky junctions, gradients, places to stay, places to eat and points of interest
• Flexible itineraries for all walkers - walk the full coast-to-coast route, choose shorter sections, or sample the highlights. The trail can be walked in either direction, and this guide supports both options with clear, directional mapping
• Clear stage planning helping you judge daily distances, terrain and ascent to suit your pace
• Detailed public transport information for access to all points along the trail
• Guides to towns and villages with practical advice for all budgets, including cafés, pubs and restaurants, plus B&Bs, hotels, hostels, bunkhouses and campsites
• Downloadable waypoints with GPS and what3words references, so you can navigate confidently with or without a device

• The western section of the South Downs Way begins in Winchester and passes through Cheriton, Exton, and East Meon
• The route continues through Buriton and Petersfield before reaching South Harting and Cocking
• From there, it heads toward Pyecombe and Ditchling as it approaches the central Downs
• The path continues through Lewes, Rodmell, Southease, Berwick, and Alfriston
• The final stretch takes in Seven Sisters Country Park and Beachy Head before ending at Eastbourne

Detailed, reliable and inspiring, this long-established and regularly updated Trailblazer guide offers expert advice, excellent mapping, and everything you need to enjoy South Downs Way, whether it's your first long-distance walk or your next great walking challenge.

*based on Ordnance Survey mapping (out-of-copyright), fully amended and updated by Trailblazer