The South Downs Way
Enjoy the rolling countryside and coastal views of south-east England's finest hills
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 162 km
- Ascent
- 3.2 km
- Descent
- 3.2 km
Hiking in South Downs National Park
Go hiking in South Downs National Park with curated guides of the best hikes across the region. With over 8 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in South Downs National Park.
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Get a top hiking trail recommendation in South Downs National Park from one of our 2 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 8 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Hiking Routes in South Downs National Park
Brighton to Eastbourne Coastal Hike
Discover the South Down’s spectacular cliff tops and pretty pebbled beaches.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 41 km
- Ascent
- 952 m
- Descent
- 955 m
South Downs Way, Hampshire to East Sussex
With wildlife, white cliffs and watering holes along the way, the 100-mile South Downs Way is a quintessentially British walk.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 163 km
- Ascent
- 3.2 km
- Descent
- 3.2 km
London to Brighton Walk
This long distance walk takes you from the city to the coast, following the route of the London to Brighton Challenge.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 100 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Vanguard Way
It's the perfect route for walkers! This trail runs from the outskirts of London, through Ashdown Forest, Alfriston and Cuckmere Valley to the stunning East Sussex coast.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 103 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
Hiking Guidebooks in South Downs National Park
4 routes · Hiking
Get into Nature with 4 Hiking Trails Close to London
5 routes · Hiking