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Bus about the downs this summer



Bus about the downs this summer

August 7, 2018

Catch the bus into the National Park for a relaxing day. Sit back and enjoy the views without the hassle of traffic or finding somewhere to park. Here are five of our favourite journeys.

  • 54 to Kingley Vale
    A small, family-owned company run this picturesque route from Chichester to Petersfield from which you can explore the famous downland churches of St Mary’s and St Michael’s or the stunning ancient yew trees at Kingley Vale.
  • 60 to Midhurst
    Not many bus routes can boast a medieval cathedral, downland villages, deep wooded valleys through a National Park and a romantic Tudor ruin but the number 60 from Chichester to Midhurst has it all.
  • 67 to the Meon Valley
    Weaving its way from Winchester, the Saxon capital of England, to the market town of Petersfield this route takes in picturesque villages in the Itchen and Meon Valleys with opportunities to explore crystal clear rivers and wooded hills.
  • 79 to Ditchling Beacon
    At 248m above sea-level Ditchling Beacon is one of the highest points in the South Downs National Park and commands amazing views. This bus from Brighton runs on weekends & bank holidays.
  • 99 to Petworth Park and House from Chichester
    If the pretty market town and dramatic National Trust house and parklands aren’t enough you can also request a stop at Halnaker to see the iconic (and newly restored) windmill.

Find more great bus routes and links to timetables on our South Downs Transport Guide 2017-18