Practical, all-in-one guide to walking the South Downs Way, a 100-mile National Trail footpath which follows the line of chalk hills stretching from Winchester to Eastbourne in southern England.
Includes
Booking & Getting to the UK - information for US travelers82 Maps: 60 large-scale walking maps - 1:20,000 (3-1/8 inches to 1 mile), 11 town plans, 10 stage maps with trail profiles showing hills and descents, and 2 overview maps. Detailed accommodations with reviews: B&Bs, campsites, pubs, hotels, bunkhouses. Where to eat with reviews: cafes, teashops, pubs, takeaways and restaurants. Comprehensive public transport information with frequency of services for all access points on the Path. Downloadable GPS waypoints. Itineraries for all walkers, whether hiking the entire route or sampling highlights on day walks, weekends or short breaks. Unique mapping features - walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest written onto the maps. Flora and fauna - four page full color flower guide, plus an illustrated section on local wildlife Green hiking - understanding the local environment and minimizing our impact on it.