South Downs Way - West Section
Enjoy the western half of the South Downs Way on our short self-guided walking holidays. Accommodation, luggage transfer and customised holiday pack included.
South Downs Way - West Section
https://www.contours.co.uk/south-downs-way-western-section
A self-guided walking holiday from Winchester to Amberley along the chalk downs escarpment.
From £415 per person
Less than an hour from London, the west section of the South Downs Way is a wholly inland walk along the chalk ridge of the South Downs escarpment.
From the historic city of Winchester, home to one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, the trail passes through a landscape brimming with Bronze Age and Celtic history, with stops in idyllic English villages.
Setting off on a walking holiday well within reach of London.
Exploring sites steeped in history, such as Old Winchester Hill with its Iron Age hill fort.
Admiring the beautiful thatched cottages in Amberley.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDWW1 | From Winchester to Amberley | 3 days walking | £415 | |
| SDWW2 | From Winchester to Amberley | 4 days walking | £515 | |
| SDWW3 | From Winchester to Amberley | 5 days walking | £615 |
Travel to Winchester where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Winchester to Exton(L). 12.5 miles (20km)
Exton(L) to South Harting(L). 16 miles (25.5km)
South Harting(L) to Amberley. 19.5 miles (31km)
Depart from Amberley 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; 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 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:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
“Fabulous holiday despite the weather - many thanks.”Dr Langdon, UK
“My wife and I returned from our South Downs Way walk earlier this week. This is the second holiday we have had with you and, like the first, it was first class. Wish we had started with you a few years ago when we were a bit (lot) younger and could have tackled some of the more strenuous ones. The scenery on the South Downs was not as dramatic or spectacular as North Cornwall but it was very pleasant walking. The accommodation ranging from good to very good and the hosts were always welcoming and helpful.”Mr Cowell, UK
“It was great, good time and good weather made it worthwhile.”Mr Wheelock, UK
“Overall it is a good walking holiday. The walking is path is everywhere very well indicated, and the paths are well maintained. The accommodations are also of good level.”Ms Creusot, Netherlands
“Contours really delivered a great service.”Mr Mahon, UK
“This was our 5th Contours holiday and was of the excellent standard we have come to expect from Contours.”Mr McDonough, UK