South Downs Way - East Section
Explore the eastern half of the South Downs Way on a short self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and customised holiday pack included.
South Downs Way - East Section
https://www.contours.co.uk/south-downs-way-eastern-section
A walking holiday from Amberley to Eastbourne along the chalk South Downs escarpment to the coastal clifftops.
From £515 per person
The East section of the South Downs Way begins in Amberley and continues along the chalk escarpment of the South Downs until it reaches the white chalk cliffs of Eastbourne.
The trail crosses open fields and agricultural land as the chalk cliffs fall away to reveal far reaching views of the English Channel.
Admiring the spectacular views from the white chalk cliffs and over the English Channel.
Exploring the idyllic village of Alfriston, nestled in the beautiful Cuckmere Valley.
Arriving in Eastbourne to a memorable finale of high cliffs and dramatic coastline.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDWE1 | From Amberley to Eastbourne | 4 days walking | £515 | |
| SDWE2 | From Amberley to Eastbourne | 5 days walking | £615 |
Travel to Amberley where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Amberley to Upper Beeding. 12 miles (19km)
Upper Beeding to Kingston-near-Lewes(L). 17.5 miles (28km)
Kingston-near-Lewes(L) to Alfriston. 12 miles (19km)
Alfriston to Eastbourne. 12 miles (19km)
Depart from Eastbourne 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 walk more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
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 walking on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Walker or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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“Excellent, would definitely recommend the walk from Amberley to Eastbourne. Couldn't really go wrong as the South Downs Way is so well marked.”Mr Woolley, UK
“I thought the accommodations and the food served was wonderful.”Mr King, USA
“Loved it, terribly sunny all the day! Absolutely fabulous.”Mrs Pfaff, UK
“I do like the way that whoever answers the phone at Contours seems to know all the details and is able to deal with matters immediately.”Mr Simmons, UK
“Reliable luggage transfer and comfortable B&Bs with generous and helpful hosts. Strenuous enough without being painful (speaking as one in my 70's). Breakfasts delicious! Such a wonderful way to experience the countryside (and towns as well). Train and bus options close enough in case weather is really nasty. Thank you all again for organising accommodation, luggage, dates, places and interesting notes on the landscape and area, and for helping me achieve at least one item on my Bucket List!”Ms Deutscher, Australia
“Easy walking in pleasant countryside.”Mr Syme, UK
“All stages of planning and accommodations arrangements went flawlessly thanks to your great organisation.”Ms Reynolds, USA
“My first experience of this sort of holiday – I was very impressed with how efficiently everything worked.”Mr Thexton, UK