South Downs Way
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Hampshire, United Kingdom. Mountain biking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 27.5 mi (44.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,575 ft (785 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 15 min
- High point
- 804 ft (245 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Telegraph Hill 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Bike repair station 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from start
- Peak: Gander Down 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from start
- Peak: Kilmeston Down 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Lomer Village 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from start
- Peak: Beacon Hill 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Exercise Dreme 1944 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from start
- Peak: Salt Hill 18.8 mi (30.2 km) from start
- Attraction: The Sustainability Centre 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from start
- Peak: Hyden Hill 20.2 mi (32.4 km) from start
- Peak: Tegdown Hill 20.6 mi (33.2 km) from start
- Bike repair station 23 mi (37.1 km) from start
- Visitor center: Queen Elizabeth Country Park Visitor Centre 23.1 mi (37.1 km) from start
- Peak: Holt Down 24 mi (38.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about South Downs Way
How long is South Downs Way?
South Downs Way is 27.5 mi (44.3 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 15 min. It climbs 2,575 ft (785 m) in total, up to a high point of 804 ft (245 m).
How hard is South Downs Way?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for South Downs Way?
15 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on South Downs Way?
Drinking water on the way at 3.8 mi (6.1 km), 6.1 mi (9.9 km), 9.2 mi (14.8 km), 16.6 mi (26.7 km). No toilets mapped.
Is South Downs Way shaded?
Partly shaded (53% under trees).
What can you do on South Downs Way?
Best for Mountain biking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with bikes, horses.
Where can you eat near South Downs Way?
The Golden Lion, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: One Stop, 0.6 mi (0.9 km).
Is this a good week for South Downs Way?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap