The South Downs Way is a long bridle path which runs for 100 miles between Eastbourne in East Sussex and Winchester in Hampshire. This historic route is visited by over a million people each year, and runs through some of southern Britain's most beautiful countryside. The path's chalky soil makes it a perfect surface for cycling, horse riding or a leisurely stroll, and has always been popular with tourists. The South Downs Way is a comprehensive guide to the area's history and that of the towns and hamlets it passes through. The book provides essential information about the best accommodation, pubs and cafes en route. It also details little known places of interest, provides handy tips and useful addresses and a selection of detailed maps - ensuring even the poorest navigators won't get lost. The guide is interspersed with hilarious anecdotes from the author's own experiences of walking and cycling the South Downs Way. It makes excellent reading both as a functional guide and a wonderful account of the surprises and eccentricities of the English countryside.
The South Downs Way is essential for everyone visiting this beautiful and secluded area of Britain be they seasoned travellers or simply day-trippers.
- ISBN10 1840184116
- ISBN13 9781840184112
- Publish Date 22 April 2002
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 15 August 2012
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
- Imprint Mainstream Publishing
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 192
- Language English