South Downs Way Short Break - Circular
A short, circular self-guided walking holiday along the South Downs Way past Seven Sisters. Accommodation, luggage transfer and customised holiday pack included.
South Downs Way Short Break - Circular
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A walk along the chalk downs of Hampshire and Sussex, from Winchester to Eastbourne.
From £425 per person
Walk the length of the chalk downs of Hampshire and Sussex on the South Downs Way, which dips into beautiful river valleys to visit Norman and Saxon churches, deserted medieval villages, and historic thatched villages bursting with flowers.
This spectacular National Trail boasts a wealth of old beacon viewpoints overlooking patchwork fields and woodland. Those inland vistas are matched only by the breath-taking views from chalk clifftop trails out over the English Channel at the adventure’s end. The South Downs Way is a stunning walking holiday through iconic English terrain.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
From £425 per person
Explore the dramatic landscape where the chalk escarpment of the South Downs plunges into the sea. This two-day walk follows the South Downs Way footpath along the Cuckmere River, then clambers an undulating course over the breath-taking Seven Sisters Cliffs, Birling Gap, and Beachy Head.
With quaint villages and beautiful views over the rolling South Downs, this is the ideal short break in southern England.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDWSB | A circular trail beginning at Alfriston | 2 days walking | £425 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDWSBE | From Kingston-near-Lewes(T) to Eastbourne | 2 days walking | £425 |
Travel to Alfriston where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Alfriston to Eastbourne. 12 miles (19.5km) / 1742 ft (531 m) ascent
Eastbourne to Alfriston. 9.5 miles (15km) / 1184 ft (361 m) ascent
Depart from Alfriston after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Admiring the dramatic coastal views from the Seven Sisters Cliffs, Birling Gap and Beachy Head.
Walking through a variety of scenery, from the rolling South Downs to far-reaching coastal panoramas.
Experiencing the most spectacular section of the South Downs Way in just two days.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Dog friendly