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South Downs Way Walking Holidays

SDW3 · South Downs Way · England

Winchester to Eastbourne

Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
101.5 miles
Walking
11 Days
Bed & Breakfast
12 Nights
Grade
Classic
Dog Friendly
No

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From £1860 per person
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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 East Meon exit
    5 mi · 8 km
    1. Exton to East Meon exitplus 1 mile to East Meon
    2. East MeonEast Meon
  4. Day
    4
    East Meon exit to Buriton exit
    7.5 mi · 12.1 km
    1. East Meon exit to Buriton exitplus 0.5 miles to Buriton
    2. transfer
    3. PetersfieldPetersfield
  5. Day
    5
    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
  6. Day
    6
    Cocking exit to Bignor exit
    7.5 mi · 12.1 km
    1. Cocking exit to Bignor exitplus 1 mile to Bignor
    2. transfer
    3. CockingCocking
  7. Day
    7
    Bignor exit to Storrington exit
    7.5 mi · 12.1 km
    1. transfer
    2. Bignor exit to Storrington exit
    3. transfer
    4. BramberBramber
  8. Day
    8
    Storrington exit to Bramber exit
    9 mi · 14.5 km
    1. transfer
    2. Storrington exit to Bramber exitplus 1 mile to Bramber
    3. BramberBramber
  9. Day
    9
    Bramber exit to Pyecombe
    8 mi · 12.9 km
    1. Bramber exit to Pyecombe
    2. transfer
    3. PoyningsPoynings
  10. Day
    10
    Pyecombe to Kingston near Lewes exit
    10.5 mi · 16.9 km
    1. transfer
    2. Pyecombe to Kingston near Lewes exitplus 1 mile to Kingston near Lewes
    3. transfer
    4. LewesLewes
  11. Day
    11
    Kingston near Lewes exit to Alfriston
    12 mi · 19.3 km
    1. transfer
    2. Kingston near Lewes exit to Alfriston
    3. AlfristonAlfriston
  12. Day
    12
    Alfriston to Eastbourne Pier
    12 mi · 19.3 km
    1. Alfriston to Eastbourne Pier
    2. EastbourneEastbourne
  13. Day
    13
    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

£1,860pp

Per person, based on two people sharing

Solo traveller
£2,880
Single occupancy
£2,520
Rest days£150per room, per day
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