A great place for walking, rambling or playing cricket with the kids after a picnic over looking a wonderful view (fields, woodlands, rivers and hills).

having done various parts of the southdown way,i can only say if you get the chance to take in even a part of it, do it you will love it the views are fantastic,north or south!

A well signed major walking route but frequented by cyclists and runners too. Stretches from Winchester in the West to Eastbourne in the East, approaching 100 miles. Undulates along the South Downs, with some steep-ish climbs but nothing too taxing. The Hampshire and West Sussex sections probably have the prettier scenery and sharper climbs; East Sussex is more open and... More

A long distance footpath, but short pieces can be walked for day hikes. In general I found it having a good surface with good signage.

Walked small sections of the SDW many times. Last time I walked from Alfriston village across Southease and onto Woodingdean, Brighton. Beautiful landscape. Have a soft spot for this area.

We love to park at the Jack and Jill windmills at Pyecombe and walk along the Southdowns Way to Ditchling Beacon, have an ice cream and return the same way. It is a total journey of 4 miles, so nothing too taxing and you have the opportunity to take other interlinking paths to lengthen the walk and take in some... More

With a history of human usage going back 8,000 years there is a genuine feeling of antiquity and "place" about the South Downs way. To judge from the crowds of walkers, casual and intent, cyclists, runners, para gliders and picnicers it's as vital and meaningful today as it's ever been. A series of small, generally undeveloped dirt (chalk) car parks... More

100 mile walk through the stunning south downs national park - do all or some of it - great experience if you like walking!

i think it's the best thing to do for hikers and bikers in the south downs. just try to stay on the track and it comes up to you with lots of surprises and magnificent views