Walking Holiday in England on The South Downs Way
Winchester to Eastbourne
via Amberley, Steyning and Alfriston
The
South Downs Way is 100 miles long and one of UK's National Walking Trails.
The walking holiday begins at Winchester and follows the South Downs to
Eastbourne through on of the UK's newest National Parks. The South Downs
Way walking trail is clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your walking
holiday in Southern England.
Suggested
Tour Duration: 9 days walking
10 nights Total Distance: 100 miles Min/max daily distance: 7/13 miles Average Daily distance: 11 miles Grading: easy/moderate
Features:
Winchester Cathedral
South Downs
Devil's Dyke
Ditchling Beacon
Seven Sisters
Beachy Head
This
is a popular walking tour, so we have carefully selected comfortable accommodation
to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing.
This walk connects
with the Clarendon
Way at Winchester
Suggested
Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive at Winchester Optional Day: extra day in Winchester Day 2: Winchester to Exton 12
miles Day 3: Exton to Clanfield 8
miles Day 4: Clanfield to Cocking 15
miles Day 5: Cocking to Amberley 12
miles Day 6: Amberley to Steyning/Bramber 13
miles Day 7: Steyning to Pyecombe 7
miles Day 8: Pyecombe to Lewes 10.5
miles Optional Day in Lewes Day 9: Lewes to Alfriston 12
miles Day 10: Alfriston to Eastbourne 11
miles Optional Day: extra day in Eastbourne Day 11: Depart after breakfast
You can walk
this English hiking tour over 9 days at about 11 miles per day.
This walking holiday in the UK operates March to October and in either direction.
The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer
or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point
and so may not agree with the guide book mileages.
Rest days can be taken in any location.
Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of England
or the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers.
Online booking available. A deposit of £85 per person is required
to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
South
Downs Way 11 day itinerary: 9 days walking and 10 nights accommodation
£980pp dbl/twin
£1,320pp single occ
£1,420pp solo traveller
All
prices subject to change
What's included
in your UK walking holiday
on The South Downs Way
accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels
on a bed and breakfast basis
room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
daily luggage transfer
support should there be any problems on route
1:25 OS maps and detailed itineraries
Guide book to South Downs Way
Optional
Accommodation Upgrades
Can be added when booking online Subject to availability
Supplement per person per night
Winchester
Double/Twin
Single Room
Wykeham Arms
£
£27.50
Warnford
(for Exton)
Double/Twin
Single Room
George & Falcon
£12.00
£32.00
Bramber
Double/Twin
Single Room
Old Toll Gate Hotel
£19.00
£27.00
Lewes
Double/Twin
Single Room
White Hart Hotel
£20.00
£35.00
Alfriston
Double/Twin
Single Room
Deans Place
£36.00
£41.00
Star Inn
£36.00
£44.00
Eastbourne
Double/Twin
Single Room
Cavendish Hotel
£43.00
£29.00
Grand Hotel
£78.00
£150.00
Lansdowne Hotel
£50.00
£95.00
Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on The South Downs Way
upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels,
where available
transfers back to car or station
parking facilities
rest days
inn to inn walks
Lunches
and Dinners
These are not included. Evening meals:
These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation
or in the town/village. Packed lunches:
These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local
store, or cafe or inn along the route.
Holiday
Travel Insurance
We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let's Go Biking Ltd accepts
no liability for the following:
cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions
and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays.
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How to
get there
By
Plane to London, Gatwick, Bournemouth or Southampton where we can
arrange transfer to Winchester or Eastbourne By Car to Winchester where parking is available By Train / Bus to Winchester or Eastbourne