A NEW guide has reduced the 100-mile South Downs Way national trail which follows the hills above East and West Meon, Petersfield, Clanfield, Buriton and Harting, to short walks.
The twelve different walks starting and stopping at rail stations and bus stops are graded from ‘moderate’ to ‘challenging,’ make it easier to enjoy the iconic.
Andy Gattiker, who manages the South Downs Way, said:
“Sometimes people think they need at least two cars to break the South Downs Way in to sections, but in reality you don’t need any.
“This guide proves that, with a little bit of planning, bus and train are a great option for a linear walk, and why not tackle one section each month.
“Over the a year you’ll get to experience the changing colours of the South Downs National Park, from vibrant spring greens to golden summer flowers and rusty autumn beech woods to brown winter stubble.”
Bus users can take advantage of the Discovery Ticket, a cost-effective way to enjoy unlimited travel across the National Park and the South of England for just £16 per day for a family of five (two adults and three children) or £8.50 for an adult and £7 for a child (5–15 years old).
The guide is available from Monday, October 24, from the South Downs Centre in Midhurst, local Tourist Information Centres, or order a copy from [email protected] or form 01730 814810 or download it at www.southdowns.gov.uk/publications