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Many people choose to walk the South Downs Way in sections – and this is what we advise to get the most pleasurable experience! However, intrepid Kevin Green is planning to walk the entire 100 miles – without stopping – to help raise awareness for cancer and the struggles people face. It comes after a […]

Makeover for South Downs Way

March 11th, 2025

A horse-stile that prevented wheelchair users, mobility scooters and families with buggies from using a section of the South Downs Way has been removed. The refurbishments at Washington, West Sussex, have been completed in time for the spring as hundreds of people venture out to explore the 5,000-year-old route that stretches for 100 miles along […]

Around 9km of the Egrets Way has now been delivered to improve access to the National Park. The project officially began in 2011 with the ambition of creating a shared path following the course of the River Ouse and connecting the villages between Newhaven and Lewes. It takes its name from the little egret wading […]

People are being urged to have their say as the clock counts down to the deadline for a major public consultation on the future of the National Park. The Local Plan Review will decide how and where development takes place in the National Park, as well as addressing important issues such as nature recovery, climate […]

A dreamy image of golden fields at the end of a rainbow has won one storm-chasing photographer the “People’s Choice” crown in the National Park’s photo competition. Almost 800 people voted for their favourite shot from a shortlist of 30, with Jamie Fielding’s “Over The Rainbow” emerging a clear winner. The photograph captures a balmy, […]