South Downs Way
Walking holidays along the South Downs Way. Accommodation, luggage transfer and customised holiday pack included.
South Downs Way
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A walk along the chalk downs of Hampshire and Sussex, from Winchester to Eastbourne.
From £438 per person
Walk 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.
We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.
Cyclists may enjoy our self-guided mountain biking holidays along the South Downs Way.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £980 per person
Book your walking holiday along the South Downs Way and explore all 100 miles of this spectacular National Trail, setting off from Winchester and scrambling eastwards towards Eastbourne on the coast.
The walk traverses the fabulous chalk downs and offers far-reaching views along its length. However, the best scenery arguably comes at the end of your journey, where you'll enjoy magnificent coastal panoramas from atop the rolling clifftops of the famous Seven Sisters.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDW1 | From Winchester to Eastbourne | 6 days walking | £980 | |
| SDW2 | From Winchester to Eastbourne | 7 days walking | £1117 | |
| SDW3 | From Winchester to Eastbourne | 8 days walking | £1253 | |
| SDW4 | From Winchester to Eastbourne | 9 days walking | £1389 | |
| SDW5 | From Winchester to Eastbourne | 10 days walking | £1490 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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| SDWSBE | From Kingston-near-Lewes(T) to Eastbourne | 2 days walking | £438 |
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“We had a super holiday, this walk was fantastic and the weather superb. Thoroughly enjoyable. Contours did a great job in selecting the accommodation and clear and precise admin throughout the holiday booking process. Thanks.”Mr Ventress, UK
“I really enjoyed the walk in spite of the uncomfortably hot weather. All of our accommodations were good and the luggage services excellent. Thanks to your staff in the office, everyone was very helpful and ready to sort things out when we made some changes on dates and accommodations.”Mrs Parker, UK
“Overall a great success and we enjoyed it…”Mrs Lewis, UK
“We enjoyed our holiday very much, an excellent walk and really good accommodation at every stage.”Mr Carrier, UK
“Contours Holidays do not disappoint. Well-organised holiday with three people used to walking together.”Mr McDonough, UK
“So lucky with the weather. Views were stunning. Great trail. We have done a lot of trails and always used Contours.”Mrs Johnson, UK
“We loved it. Beautiful paths, well signposted. Lovely villages and interesting things to see. Sometimes a bit busy but so clean. No litter. Well done Brits!”Mrs Baines, Netherlands
“Very enjoyable. Will contact you next year to carry on with this - it took me 2 years to walk the West Highland Way.”Mr Rayner, UK
“From the very first contact with Contours enquiring about the holiday you have been extremely helpful and friendly. Nothing has been too much trouble. We would especially like to thank you for sorting out the accommodation so that we stayed in Alfriston for two nights. This made things so much easier and I understand from our hosts at Riverdale House that you “pulled out all the stops" to sort this. Thank you.”Mrs Francis, UK
