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Panoramic view of rolling green chalk grassland meeting the dramatic white cliffs of the South Downs National Park and the sea.

South Downs Way Route Planner

To help plan your route along the South Downs Way, take a look at the different walkingcycling and riding routes below. To start your route in Winchester, head for the National Trust City Mill – Bridge St, Winchester SO23 9BH.

The chart below highlights the elevation as well as the distance in km along the South Downs Way route. You can also use the filter in the top right-hand corner of the map to see where the nearest car parks, places to eat and drink, horsebox parking and waterpoints are.


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Routes

Illustration of a landscape with several overlapping, rolling green hills.