The South Downs Walking Hub

Welcome to the South Downs Walking Hub!

With over 3,300km of footpaths, bridleways and byways, we believe there’s a walk for everyone, regardless of your fitness or ability.

Trails

Whether it’s a gentle stroll, a challenging hike, or something a bit unusual, there’s one thing we can all agree on: the South Downs National Park is a walking wonderland.

Find a walk

Long-distance hikes

Long-distance hikes

Short and moderate walks

Short and moderate walks

Miles Without Stiles

Miles Without Stiles

Audio Trails

Centurion Way

Hidden Landscape Trails

Hidden Landscape Trails

Octagon Walks

Be Inspired

From seasonal walks to exploring new habitats, there’s no shortage of walks that will inspire you and connect you with nature.

Best South Downs Christmas walks with a view

Best South Downs Christmas walks with a view

Inclusive Equipment for Hire

Inclusive Equipment for Hire

Ten reasons why the South Downs National Park is amazing!

Ten reasons why the South Downs National Park is amazing!

Relax in Nature

Relax in Nature

Top Tips

Heading out? Remember to be a responsible visitor and follow some of these top tips.

Take the Lead

Top tips for keeping nature happy

Top tips for keeping nature happy

Happy Nature, Happy You

Happy Nature, Happy You

Take Care While You’re Here

Take Care While You’re Here

Tick awareness

Latest News

Discover the Wealden Heath SPA

Discover the Wealden Heath SPA

Centurion Way

New immersive walking experience in South Downs from writers of global heritage

New immersive walking experience in South Downs from writers of global heritage

South Downs history knowledge nuggets: Monarch’s Way

South Downs history knowledge nuggets: Monarch’s Way

Wheely good news! Disability scooters launched in South Downs National Park

Wheely good news! Disability scooters launched in South Downs National Park

Moving film tells the story of black trail runners

Moving film tells the story of black trail runners

National Walking Month: Best walks with a cake stop

National Walking Month: Best walks with a cake stop

Walk of the Month: Discover the beauty of Bramber and the River Adur ‘Miles without Stiles’ route

Walk of the Month: Discover the beauty of Bramber and the River Adur ‘Miles without Stiles’ route

Walk of the Month: Explore amazing heathland near Haslemere and Liphook

Walk of the Month: Explore amazing heathland near Haslemere and Liphook

New ‘Miles Without Stiles’ routes for Ditchling Beacon

New ‘Miles Without Stiles’ routes for Ditchling Beacon

Major investment to improve visitor experience at Butser Hill

Major investment to improve visitor experience at Butser Hill

Embrace the tranquillity of the South Downs National Park this Christmas

Embrace the tranquillity of the South Downs National Park this Christmas

Events

End The Year With Beer

End The Year With Beer

Guided Walk: New Year at Pagham!

Guided Walk: New Year at Pagham!

Moonshine

Feeling Firbulous

Feeling Firbulous

Dark Skies Walk

Dark Skies Walk