The South Downs National Trail
One of the 15 National Trails in England and Wales, the South Downs National Trail was also the first Bridleway National Trail in England. Stretching from the ancient cathedral city of Winchester in the West, through to the white chalky cliffs of the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head in the East, almost all of the South Downs National Trail is blissfully off-road.
There are loads of ways to explore - walking, cycling or horse riding across the Downs, up Beacon Hill or Ditchling Beacon, through ancient woods and wetland wildlife areas.
Recognised as an area of outstanding beauty, the South Downs is also home to a multitude of vibrant working communities steeped in history and traditional English culture, from the ancient cathedral city of Winchester in the west to the busy market town of Lewes in the east.
Finding your way along the South Downs
On the interactive map on the left, centred on Old Winchester Hill Fort car park, you can use the map zoom controls to move in and out.
The thick red line is the South Downs Trail for cycles and horse riders, following bridleways.
Use the pan controls to move left or right or up and down on the map. Click 'Map', Satellite' or 'Hybrid' to see your preferred view.
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