South Downs Way | |
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![]() South Downs Way, looking towards Chanctonbury Ring | |
Length | 161 km (100 mi) |
Location | South Eastern England, United Kingdom |
Designation | UK National Trail |
Trailheads | Winchester Hampshire 51°03′47″N 1°18′25″W / 51.063°N 1.307°W Eastbourne, East Sussex 50°45′04″N 0°16′08″E / 50.751°N 0.269°E |
Use | Hiking, Cycling |
Elevation change | 4,150 m (13,620 ft) |
Highest point | Butser Hill, 270 m (890 ft)[1] |
Difficulty | Easy |
Season | All year |
Sights | Long Man of Wilmington, Chanctonbury Ring |
National Trails |
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The South Downs Way is a long distance footpath and bridleway running along the South Downs in southern England. It is one of 16 National Trails in England and Wales. The trail runs for 160 km (100 mi) from Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in East Sussex, with about 4,150 m (13,620 ft) of ascent and descent.[2]