Description
Chalk landscape from inland to the sea.
The South Downs extends through a varied landscape of grassy ridges, woodlands, and distinct cliffs facing the English Channel. This guide covers the National Park between Winchester and Eastbourne, offering a wide selection of walks that showcase both well-known viewpoints and quieter valleys and villages set back from the coast.
Forty circular walks for half and full days.
The walks vary in length and scope, allowing you to choose a shorter excursion or a more extensive day on foot. Seven Sisters, Beachy Head, and Ditchling Beacon are among the highlights. The circular walk format is practical when you have a single base and wish for diverse experiences during a walking holiday in Southern England.
Maps and practical waypoints.
Route descriptions and maps facilitate following trails through hills, woodlands, and cultivated landscapes. Information on access and local facilities assists in selecting a suitable starting point, with several options from towns such as Brighton, Worthing, and Chichester. Furthermore, natural and historical insights enrich the walks beyond the distance covered.
Choose between coast and inland based on weather conditions.
Open chalk ridges and coastal cliffs offer expansive views but can be exposed in wind and poor visibility. Lower valleys and woodlands provide alternative options when conditions change. This guide is suitable for general walkers seeking a wide selection, who wish to adapt their walking days to the season, daily form, and the interests of their companions.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Kev Reynolds. English language. 224 pages. Third edition, published in 2024. ISBN 9781786312259.
