South Downs

Walking
Cycling
Dark skies
Landmarks
South Downs

Room to breathe, just beyond the coast

Rising gently behind the coastline, the South Downs National Park offers a different pace of life. Rolling chalk hills, ancient woodland, wildlife-rich landscapes and picture-postcard villages invite you to leave the busy world behind.

Whether you're walking a stretch of the South Downs Way, discovering hidden viewpoints, visiting vineyards or simply enjoying the peace and quiet, this is a place to reconnect with nature and experience Sussex through all five senses.

Things to do

Explore walking and cycling trails, picturesque villages, local vineyards, wildlife-rich landscapes and unforgettable views across the South Downs National Park.

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Walk, wander & explore

Follow rolling trails, discover hidden villages and take in far-reaching views across the South Downs.

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Stay somewhere special

Camp beneath the stars or cosy up in a shepherd’s hut, glamping retreat or countryside hideaway.

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Pubs & local produce

Find cosy country pubs, welcoming farm shops and local flavours worth making a stop for.

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Nature after dark

Explore by day, then look up after sunset for some of England’s most spectacular dark skies.

Where to eat, and where to stay a while

A handful of local favourites to start with — there’s plenty more once you’re here.

Eat & drink
Country pubs, vineyard restaurants, farm shops and cosy cafés showcase the flavours of Sussex throughout the South Downs.

Sussex vineyards

Cellar-door tastings

Country pubs

Village to village

Farm shops & markets

Local produce

Breweries & distilleries

Across the park

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Stay a While
Relax in glamping retreats, country inns, shepherd's huts or rural escapes surrounded by the peaceful South Downs landscape.

Campsites & glamping

Under the stars

Country inns & B&Bs

Downland villages

Shepherd’s huts

Off the beaten track

AIR B&B's

On the Way

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Plan your day in the Park, with the South Downs National Park

Trails, dark-sky sites, events and where to go — the South Downs National Park Authority has the full guide.

Visit South Downs →

Keep Exploring

Pair the South Downs with historic towns, sandy beaches and vibrant coastal communities across Sussex by the Sea.