Questions? Talk to an expert: +44 (0) 1291 689 774
Logo
Enquire
Enquire
Logo

The Walking Holiday Specialists with over 28 years experience.

InstagramFacebookTikTok

About

  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Gift Vouchers
  • FAQs
  • Blog

Information

  • Overseas Travel Advice
  • Payment Options
  • Your Rights
  • Booking Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

© 2026 Celtic Trails Walking Holidays. A company registered in England and Wales under number 07736096. All rights reserved. Registered address 5 Ashweir Court, Tintern, Wales, NP16 6SE United Kingdom.

Green Tourism Bronze BadgeAdventure Travel Trade Association Member LogoABOT Member 5554 Membership Badge
Walking Holidays
About Us
Back to walkSouth Downs Way
ItinerarySDW1
South Downs Way Walking Holidays

SDW1 · South Downs Way · England

Winchester to Eastbourne

Difficulty
Moderate, Moderate to Challenging
Distance
101.5 miles
Walking
8 Days
Bed & Breakfast
9 Nights
Grade
Classic
Dog Friendly
No

Book Now

From £1370 per person
Book

Overview

  1. Day
    1
    Arrival Day
    1. WinchesterWinchester
  2. Day
    2
    Winchester to Exton
    12 mi · 19.3 km
    1. Winchester to Extonplus 0.5 mile to accom
    2. ExtonExton
  3. Day
    3
    Exton to Buriton exit
    12.5 mi · 20.1 km
    1. Exton to Buriton exitplus 0.5 mile to Buriton
    2. transfer
    3. PetersfieldPetersfield
  4. Day
    4
    Buriton exit to Cocking exit
    10.5 mi · 16.9 km
    1. transfer
    2. Buriton exit to Cocking exitplus 0.5 mile to Cocking
    3. CockingCocking
  5. Day
    5
    Cocking exit to Amberley exit
    11.5 mi · 18.5 km
    1. Cocking exit to Amberley exitplus 1.6 miles to Amberley
    2. AmberleyAmberley
  6. Day
    6
    Amberley exit to Bramber exit
    12.5 mi · 20.1 km
    1. Amberley exit to Bramber exitplus 1 mile to Bramber
    2. BramberBramber
  7. Day
    7
    Bramber exit to Housedean exit
    16.5 mi · 26.6 km
    1. Bramber exit to Housedean exit
    2. transfer
    3. LewesLewes
  8. Day
    8
    Housedean exit to Alfriston
    14 mi · 22.5 km
    1. transfer
    2. Housedean exit to Alfriston
    3. AlfristonAlfriston
  9. Day
    9
    Alfriston to Eastbourne Pier
    12 mi · 19.3 km
    1. Alfriston to Eastbourne Pier
    2. EastbourneEastbourne
  10. Day
    10
    Departure Day
    Travel day
Overnight locations and transfer arrangements may differ slightly from those shown, depending on availability.

What's Included

  • Good standard accommodation at a mixture of guesthouses, farmhouses, local inns and B&Bs with en-suite or private facilities wherever possible
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfers
  • Personal transfer between accommodation and path that form a part of our standard package
  • Route planning
  • Walk pack including Trail Guide and mapping, itinerary, accommodation directions and route notes, lunch and dinner information, restaurant recommendations and holiday planning details

Extras

Rest days/additional nights:

  • Prices from £150 per room per night

Upgrade options:

  • Speak to our team to discuss upgrade options for this itinerary

Supplements:

  • Short notice bookings and Bank Holidays may incur additional charges

Walk Pack postage:

  • to UK: included in price
  • to Europe: £25 per pack
  • to Rest of World: £30 per pack

Extra Walk Packs:

  • Please see here for full details and supplements

From Pricing

Plan your trip

1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

£1,370pp

Per person, based on two people sharing

Solo traveller
£2,126
Single occupancy
£1,901
Rest days£150per room, per day
  1. Home ·
  2. Walking Holidays ·
  3. South Downs Way ·
  4. SDW1