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    11 nights

2012

SOUTH DOWNS WAY

A guided walking trail holiday on the South Downs over undulating countryside and rolling chalk downland, much of it within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the South Downs and passing historic sites and pretty villages. Starting at the city of Winchester, we follow this National Trail to the heights of the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head with its commanding position over the finish at Eastbourne.

Itinerary: GUIDED TRAIL WALK
100 miles. 8-12 miles and up to 1,950ft of ascent in a day

Day 1  Arrival day.

Day 2  Starting from Winchester Cathedral, follow the trail to Exton.

Day 3  Visit the Iron-Age fort on Old Winchester Hill and then across the Hampshire Downs to Butser Hill.

Day 4  Cross into Sussex and on to the village of Cocking.

Day 5  Pass the Bignor Roman Villa as we walk to Amberley.

Day 6  Enjoy superb views south to the coast as we walk to Steyning.

Day 7  Continue over the Downs to Devil’s Dyke and Pyecombe.

Day 8  Free day to explore or walk independently.

Day 9  Pass the landmarks of Ditchling Beacon and the Clayton windmills to Lewes.

Day 10  Along the crest of the Downs to Alfriston.

Day 11  A glorious finale along the chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters to Beachy Head and Eastbourne.

Day 12  Departure day.

 WHERE WE STAY:
Abingworth Hall occupies a country estate that dates back some seven centuries and stands beside its own lake in seven acres of parkland within the tranquil Weald. Just three miles south, the crest of the South Downs rises abruptly above the small town of Storrington. There is a boot room, laundry facilities, mini-shop, croquet,  9 hole pitch and putt, table tennis and heated outdoor pool (open May to September). 3 meals per day included.

2012Dates Cost in UK pounds
Sat 09 June  1099
Sat 21 July  1099
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