Annual South Downs Walk

14 June 2024 to 22 June 2024

All day to All day

This is an annual, nine day walk along the full 100 mile length of the South Downs Way, one of England’s most popular national trails, and this year the walk will take place from Friday 14th to Saturday 22nd June 2024, walking from Winchester to Eastbourne. It is not a guided walk, meaning that everyone is free to walk at their own pace each day whilst knowing there will always be experienced team members walking nearby. This year is the 44th year for this event and has been enjoyed by hundreds of people from all over the world. For the last 22 years it’s been run by Keith & Sally with the help of an amazing team of walkers – known as the ‘red shirts’. This year Keith’s daughter Jo will head the team and take over the running of the event.

Details

Start: 14 June 2024
End: 22 June 2024

Location Details

Location With luxury coach transport provided to and from the South Downs Way each day, the annual supported walk is by far the simplest way of completing this inspiring and beautiful trail.The direction of the South Downs Annual Walk normally changes each year and in 2024 the walk will begin in Winchester and finish in Eastbourne Each day averages around 11 miles; This year's sectors are as follows:- Winchester - Exton - QE Park - Cocking - Whiteways - Washington - Devil's Dyke - Newmarket - Alfriston -Eastbourne For more information please read the 'how does it work' page in this website.
Directions

The South Downs Way is one of 16 national trails in England and Wales. It was the first bridleway national trail in England (so there are no stiles) and is the only one to lie entirely within a national park, running right through the heart of the South Downs National Park. It is a truly beautiful walk, especially in June when the Spring flowers are at their best.

Organiser Details

Organiser's Name Jo Hughes Director/Owner of Footprints of Sussex
Organiser's Website www.southdownsway.com
Organiser's Email jo@footprintsofsussex.co.uk
Organiser's Telephone 07990976258

"The Downs...too much for one pair of eyes, enough to float a whole population in happiness."