South Downs Way (Hampshire)
| Trail Code | : | HAMPTR0160 |
| Activity | : | Cycle |
| Type | : | Long Distance |
| Author | : | Walk and Cycle |
| Distance | : | 27.1 miles / 43.6 kms |
| Ascent | : | 2904 feet / 885 metres |
| Location | : | SU486292 / SO23 9BE |
| Maps | : | Ordnance Survey maps |
The South Downs Way is a long-distance path from Winchester in Hampshire to the white cliffs of Eastbourne in Sussex. The path is open to walkers, cyclists and horse-riders and is free of motorised traffic for almost the entire length.
This trail covers the Hampshire part of the path from the centre of Winchester to the pretty village of South Harting close to the Hampshire / Sussex border. See also the Sussex section and interactive maps for the whole path.
Holidays: experience the beautiful South Downs National Park and stay in the best country inns, hotels and B&Bs on one of our excellent value South Downs Way holidays.
Trail Map
How to Use the Interactive Map
You can re-centre the map using the arrows keys or by clicking on the map, holding the button down and dragging in the direction you want to go.
Use the + and - buttons to zoom in and out.
The grid reference of the mouse position is shown in the top right-hand corner of the map. As you move the mouse the grid reference will change accordingly.
Holidays
Using our experience and local knowledge let us take all the worry and hassle out of organising your South Downs Way walking and cycling holidays.
We book you rooms in the best hotels, country inns and B&Bs, provide parking for your car in Winchester and transfers for your bags and bikes back to Winchester at the end of your holiday.
The Trail
We have produced a South Downs Way trail guide and distance planning tool to help you prepare for your trip.
To read a description of the whole South Downs Way path, see images of the countryside and villages along the way, catch up on the latest trail news and much more, see the National Trails website. For an overview map click here.
Bird's Eye View
View the trail in a larger map
How to Use the Interactive Map
You can re-centre the map using the arrows keys or by clicking on the map, holding the button down and dragging in the direction you want to go.
Use the + and - buttons to zoom in and out.
Click on the Map and Sat buttons to switch between map and satellite views.
Options
Copy the Trail
You can copy the trail, modify the route, add your own description and then save the new version of the trail under your name.
Create an Event
If you are organising a group activity based on this trail then you can publicise the event by adding the information to our events database.
