This wonderful trail travels the length of the South Downs National Park across wonderful
hills and meadows bedecked with wildflowers, through endless fields of
shimmering golden corn and along the edge of the epic white cliffs of
the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head. It is one of England's official
'National Trails' and is an unforgettable experience.
In this
definitive two-way guide to the South Downs Way both westbound and
eastbound routes are described in full. The guidebook contains full
Ordnance Survey Explorer mapping inside (1:25,000) and has 18 different
itineraries with schedules of 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 days for
walkers and runners. Difficult calculations of time, distance and
altitude gain are done for you.
Also includes:
- Detailed information on equipment and travelling light
- Everything the trekker needs to know: route, costs, difficulty, weather, travel, and more
- Full accommodation listings: the best inns, B&Bs and hotels
- Detailed section on camping
- Essential info for both self-guided and guided trekkers
- Information on geology, history, plants and wildlife
- Numbered waypoints linking the Real Maps to our clear descriptions
