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South Downs Way, Hampshire to East Sussex
Situated within the South Downs National Park, this walk is deceptively close to London and yet is tranquil enough to feel like its own little island. Running along white cliffs dotted with various rest stops to take in views of the English Channel, South Downs Way feels like a quintessentially British guide to its most famous coastal region.
A sign for the South Downs Way in Cheesefoot Head, WinchesterAnnie Spratt / Unsplash
There is something for everyone along the trail, including the Amberley working museum, a lively re-imagining of the South-East’s industrial past, and the Alfriston Clergy House, a rare glimpse into 14th-century architecture.