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South Downs Way Run

South Downs Way Run

A self-guided trail running holiday from Winchester to Eastbourne.

4 to 7 nights
102 miles
Easy / Moderate to Strenuous

From £656 per person

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4 to 7 nights
102 miles
Easy / Moderate to Strenuous
1st January to 24th December

From £656 per person

South Downs Way Run

St Andrew's Church in Alfriston on the South Downs Way.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.

Quality running can be found on the 100-mile (160 km) South Downs Way National Trail, where the terrain underfoot is excellent throughout.

The trail offers historic sites, expansive views and, at the finale, spectacular coastal scenery. A few steep hills are thrown in, to test the fitter runner.

Opt for the coastal alternative and you'll have to battle your way up the rolling hills of the Seven Sisters, the downfall of many a runner in the Beachy Head Marathon. The gorgeous, postcard-perfect view is your reward for your labours. An irresistibly inspiring place at sunset.

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Winchester/Eastbourne
102 miles (163 km)
1st January to 24th December

Holiday highlights

Enjoying open tracts of countryside as you rove along the Downs ridges, all within two hours of London.

Summitting the downland viewpoints of Beacon, Butser and Bignor Hills, Ditchling Beacon and Firle Beacon.

Arriving in Eastbourne to breath-taking views from Birling Gap, Seven Sisters Cliffs, and Beachy Head.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
R-SDW2 From Winchester to Eastbourne 4 nights, 3 days running Strenuous £656
R-SDW3 From Winchester to Eastbourne 5 nights, 4 days running Demanding £777
R-SDW4 From Winchester to Eastbourne 6 nights, 5 days running Moderate £877
R-SDW5 From Winchester to Eastbourne 7 nights, 6 days running Easy / Moderate £1000