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South Downs in East Sussex, England

An area of ​​Cretaceous high-altitude ranging from Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in East Sussex. The energetic can walk the entire length using the "South Downs Way."

On the east side ends in the sea from the east of Brighton Marina to Eastbourne. The part of the cliffs from Brighton to Seaford is largely based on, even if the rocks west of Newhaven is noteworty to be overlaid with Tertiary sands.

Regions

The South Downs passing through the counties of East Sussex, West Sussex and Hampshire, there are no major differences between the counties.

Cities

East to west:

Eastbourne
Seaford
Newhaven
Lewes
Brighton
Steyning
Arundel
Chichester
Winchester

all cities above a shop, public toilets, transport links and some form of life

Understand

Geology

In the South Downs are the remains of the ancient Wealden Anti Cline, which stretched across Sussex, chalk was laided down between 100 and 65 million years ago, at the beginning of the weaker Green Sand and sandstone which forms much of the Weald, bedding then folded 30 - 1 million years since the early Cretaceous was then eroded, leaving two almost parallel ridges, and that is why "The Downs" forms a long ridge. They are mirrored in the north to the North Downs.

History

The Downs has undergone inhabitation since the Bronze Age at least, with many camps and numbers on the hills. There are still dates from the Bronze Age to World War II, the Battle of Lewes was fought on the downs and in Elizabethan times its height has been used for the beacon.

Geography

The South Downs extend about 70 miles from East Sussex, West Sussex, and part of Hampshire. The South Downs Way is a bridleway that follows the South Downs. Towns include Eastbourne, with its 164 m high headland Beachy Head, Lewes, Ditchling, Clayton and the nearby Clayton Windmills, Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint and the nearby Wolstonbury Hill, Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Shoreham-by-Sea, Washington, Arundel and Midhurst .

The Downs is penetrated by several rivers, such as the Cuckmere, Ouse, Adur, Arun. The views from the Downs to take in some of the most beautiful landscapes in southeastern England.

Come in

There are main line trains and long distance buses to both Winchester and Eastbourne as well as several places in between. Allow about 60 - 90 minutes from London. Ferries to Newhaven and Portsmouth and London airports are convenient for foreign visitors. The train from London stops at these places near the route:

Winchester: Mainline services to and from Southampton
Petersfield: Train from London and Portsmouth
Amberley: From London to Arundel and Littlehampton.
Hassocks: From London to Brighton and Lewes
Lewes: From London In Lewes and Newhaven
Eastbourne: From London via Lewes or from Ashford.

Cyclists Note that at certain times of day and in some operators bikes are not permitted on trains. also most of the more modern trains only have space for 3-4 cycles, thus large groups may need to book in advance or travel in small groups. Southern, for example requests that "limited number" of cycles carried free on all services except on trains due to arrive in London or Brighton between 07,00 and 10,00, or due to depart from London stations or Brighton between 1600 and 1900 on Mondays to Fridays. Reservations for cycles are not necessary.

Boat parking spaces are normally good, even in towns and villages can be expected to seek and pay for parking. Parking lots are usually free from crime. but normal precortions be taken. narrow lanes are common, as are steep hills, trying to take a caravan around the South Downs is not recommended.

Climate

No busses run full long road, although there are coastal and inland, the park is managed by the lines passing through it and have a pretty decent train. Check out Trot Line southeast of full transport routes.

If you want to travel by car to the A27 runs parrel to the South Downs, with various roads through the area.

One popular way is through food, bicycle or horse, there is a road through the park that takes you over some of the best scenery in Britain.

See and do

Plenty of chalk cliffs of the best known is the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head, west of Eastbourne. Can be combined with the Cuckmere River Valley below Alfriston and Cuckmere Haven.
Beautiful views from Firle Beacon, Ditchling Beacon, Devil's Dyke and Telscombe village.
Quick trip to Brighton, Eastbourne or the historic city of Winchester.
Take the bus or drive up to Devils Dyke, this V-shaped valley formed during the last glaciation and offers numerous folklore tales of its formation.

Devils Dyke

The Devil's Dyke is the largest chalk country dry Combe in the UK and home to many associated plants and butterflies. From the summit there are dramatic views north towards the Weald and south over the sea. the area became popular to visit the place during the 19th century, because of its proximity to Brighton,

Come in
Parking lots at Devil's Dyke and Summer Down Road
Buses to Devil's Dyke:
77 Number of posts: Winter - Sundays and holidays, Spring / Fall - weekends and holidays, summer - everyday
Number 17 Stagecoach service to Poynings
A classic open-top bus runs on Sundays and holidays. A bus leaflet called Breeze up to the Dyke "is available

Eating and drinking
There is a pub nearby and in summer the area that normally has a couple of ice cream vans that floats around. Public toilets are near

Additional Information
Seasonal information officer with the mobile trailer from Easter to October
Discover the Devil's Dyke with their own guided family activity £ 2. Available in summer
Additional information and training / group bookings from the Head Warden or Warden training on 01273 857712
the land owned by the National Trust]

Get Out
Down at Hove, Brighton
Take a walk up on the Downs, along the South Downs Way

Itineraries

South Downs Way long distance bridleway from Eastbourne to Heathfield Cuckoo Trail is a bicycle and walking trail along a disused railway line.

Eating and drinking

Every village has its own pub, each with its own character, expect good food and lots of beer.

If you want to try some of the lambs produced by Down's visit a local butcher and see if there is a special at a pub. You will not be disappointed!

Sleeping

There are plenty, camps, barns, hotels, pubs, cottages, YHA Bed and Breakfast is available. Consult Town and city articles for specific lists. Often the smaller villages will have maybe a restaurant and a small hotel, but otherwise for the traveler.

As for "wild" camping is concerned, it is legal, but the landowners' permission is needed and now it is difficult to cover the entire route by backpacking. The Sussex section are more likely to "wild" camp than the Hampshire section.

Problem solver

Although Downs is far from remote people have died on them, because you have good quality shoes and a map. The South Downs Way is as safe as anywhere and much safer than any city - you do not have any security concerns that go alone, but it's probably best to make sure you stop before the night, the route often has sections with steep sides.

If you are planning some serious activity, especially alone remember the area as a whole is not suitable for people who are weak and because of its nature is not specially surfaced for wheelchairs and so can be rough and / or steep in places.

If you want to take small children on the Downs, as it can be very hilly, it's probably best to put a pushchair.

If you are older you will need a suitable electrical cross-country buggy such as a pedal. Contact the Trail Officer for detailed information on path surfaces, slopes, and useful contacts.

A basic kit should be:

First aid kit, for some scrapes and falls
Cell phone, just for piece of mind, most of the route has reception
Water, it can get pretty windy up there, and especially in the summer can get pretty thirsty.
In winter, warm clothing is recommended.

Luggage mobility for those who may not want to carry all the things they need for three days on the back, has information on luggage movement services.

Take warm clothing such as a jumper or fleece that even if it is sunny, the wind speed can be high on the downs.

Get out

Just check out pages of East Sussex, West Sussex and Hampshire, there's always France, from Newhaven.

South Downs in East Sussex, England

An area of ​​Cretaceous high-altitude ranging from Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in East Sussex. The energetic can walk the entire length using the "South Downs Way."

On the east side ends in the sea from the east of Brighton Marina to Eastbourne. The part of the cliffs from Brighton to Seaford is largely based on, even if the rocks west of Newhaven is noteworty to be overlaid with Tertiary sands.

Regions

The South Downs passing through the counties of East Sussex, West Sussex and Hampshire, there are no major differences between the counties.

Cities

East to west:

Eastbourne
Seaford
Newhaven
Lewes
Brighton
Steyning
Arundel
Chichester
Winchester

all cities above a shop, public toilets, transport links and some form of life

Understand

Geology

In the South Downs are the remains of the ancient Wealden Anti Cline, which stretched across Sussex, chalk was laided down between 100 and 65 million years ago, at the beginning of the weaker Green Sand and sandstone which forms much of the Weald, bedding then folded 30 - 1 million years since the early Cretaceous was then eroded, leaving two almost parallel ridges, and that is why "The Downs" forms a long ridge. They are mirrored in the north to the North Downs.

History

The Downs has undergone inhabitation since the Bronze Age at least, with many camps and numbers on the hills. There are still dates from the Bronze Age to World War II, the Battle of Lewes was fought on the downs and in Elizabethan times its height has been used for the beacon.

Geography

The South Downs extend about 70 miles from East Sussex, West Sussex, and part of Hampshire. The South Downs Way is a bridleway that follows the South Downs. Towns include Eastbourne, with its 164 m high headland Beachy Head, Lewes, Ditchling, Clayton and the nearby Clayton Windmills, Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint and the nearby Wolstonbury Hill, Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Shoreham-by-Sea, Washington, Arundel and Midhurst .

The Downs is penetrated by several rivers, such as the Cuckmere, Ouse, Adur, Arun. The views from the Downs to take in some of the most beautiful landscapes in southeastern England.

Come in

There are main line trains and long distance buses to both Winchester and Eastbourne as well as several places in between. Allow about 60 - 90 minutes from London. Ferries to Newhaven and Portsmouth and London airports are convenient for foreign visitors. The train from London stops at these places near the route:

Winchester: Mainline services to and from Southampton
Petersfield: Train from London and Portsmouth
Amberley: From London to Arundel and Littlehampton.
Hassocks: From London to Brighton and Lewes
Lewes: From London In Lewes and Newhaven
Eastbourne: From London via Lewes or from Ashford.

Cyclists Note that at certain times of day and in some operators bikes are not permitted on trains. also most of the more modern trains only have space for 3-4 cycles, thus large groups may need to book in advance or travel in small groups. Southern, for example requests that "limited number" of cycles carried free on all services except on trains due to arrive in London or Brighton between 07,00 and 10,00, or due to depart from London stations or Brighton between 1600 and 1900 on Mondays to Fridays. Reservations for cycles are not necessary.

Boat parking spaces are normally good, even in towns and villages can be expected to seek and pay for parking. Parking lots are usually free from crime. but normal precortions be taken. narrow lanes are common, as are steep hills, trying to take a caravan around the South Downs is not recommended.

Climate

No busses run full long road, although there are coastal and inland, the park is managed by the lines passing through it and have a pretty decent train. Check out Trot Line southeast of full transport routes.

If you want to travel by car to the A27 runs parrel to the South Downs, with various roads through the area.

One popular way is through food, bicycle or horse, there is a road through the park that takes you over some of the best scenery in Britain.

See and do

Plenty of chalk cliffs of the best known is the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head, west of Eastbourne. Can be combined with the Cuckmere River Valley below Alfriston and Cuckmere Haven.
Beautiful views from Firle Beacon, Ditchling Beacon, Devil's Dyke and Telscombe village.
Quick trip to Brighton, Eastbourne or the historic city of Winchester.
Take the bus or drive up to Devils Dyke, this V-shaped valley formed during the last glaciation and offers numerous folklore tales of its formation.

Devils Dyke

The Devil's Dyke is the largest chalk country dry Combe in the UK and home to many associated plants and butterflies. From the summit there are dramatic views north towards the Weald and south over the sea. the area became popular to visit the place during the 19th century, because of its proximity to Brighton,

Come in
Parking lots at Devil's Dyke and Summer Down Road
Buses to Devil's Dyke:
77 Number of posts: Winter - Sundays and holidays, Spring / Fall - weekends and holidays, summer - everyday
Number 17 Stagecoach service to Poynings
A classic open-top bus runs on Sundays and holidays. A bus leaflet called Breeze up to the Dyke "is available

Eating and drinking
There is a pub nearby and in summer the area that normally has a couple of ice cream vans that floats around. Public toilets are near

Additional Information
Seasonal information officer with the mobile trailer from Easter to October
Discover the Devil's Dyke with their own guided family activity £ 2. Available in summer
Additional information and training / group bookings from the Head Warden or Warden training on 01273 857712
the land owned by the National Trust]

Get Out
Down at Hove, Brighton
Take a walk up on the Downs, along the South Downs Way

Itineraries

South Downs Way long distance bridleway from Eastbourne to Heathfield Cuckoo Trail is a bicycle and walking trail along a disused railway line.

Eating and drinking

Every village has its own pub, each with its own character, expect good food and lots of beer.

If you want to try some of the lambs produced by Down's visit a local butcher and see if there is a special at a pub. You will not be disappointed!

Sleeping

There are plenty, camps, barns, hotels, pubs, cottages, YHA Bed and Breakfast is available. Consult Town and city articles for specific lists. Often the smaller villages will have maybe a restaurant and a small hotel, but otherwise for the traveler.

As for "wild" camping is concerned, it is legal, but the landowners' permission is needed and now it is difficult to cover the entire route by backpacking. The Sussex section are more likely to "wild" camp than the Hampshire section.

Problem solver

Although Downs is far from remote people have died on them, because you have good quality shoes and a map. The South Downs Way is as safe as anywhere and much safer than any city - you do not have any security concerns that go alone, but it's probably best to make sure you stop before the night, the route often has sections with steep sides.

If you are planning some serious activity, especially alone remember the area as a whole is not suitable for people who are weak and because of its nature is not specially surfaced for wheelchairs and so can be rough and / or steep in places.

If you want to take small children on the Downs, as it can be very hilly, it's probably best to put a pushchair.

If you are older you will need a suitable electrical cross-country buggy such as a pedal. Contact the Trail Officer for detailed information on path surfaces, slopes, and useful contacts.

A basic kit should be:

First aid kit, for some scrapes and falls
Cell phone, just for piece of mind, most of the route has reception
Water, it can get pretty windy up there, and especially in the summer can get pretty thirsty.
In winter, warm clothing is recommended.

Luggage mobility for those who may not want to carry all the things they need for three days on the back, has information on luggage movement services.

Take warm clothing such as a jumper or fleece that even if it is sunny, the wind speed can be high on the downs.

Get out

Just check out pages of East Sussex, West Sussex and Hampshire, there's always France, from Newhaven.