Cicerone publishes guidebooks for long distance walks and treks, day walks, family walks, scrambling, climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering, cycling guides, hill and mountain skills and outdoor photography. Cicerone's aim is to inspire you, and to provide the information needed to enable you to plan and enjoy your favourite outdoor activity, whether in the British Isles or overseas.
Publisher's Information 2026
The route is described in both directions, east to west and west to east, giving you the flexibility to plan your walk to suit transport, accommodation or prevailing conditions. A separate, pocket-sized map booklet with detailed 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey maps ensures confident navigation throughout.
12 stage-by-stage route descriptions covering the full South Downs Way from Winchester to Eastbourne in both directions.
Clear, step-by-step directions supported by detailed mapping and downloadable GPX files for navigation along this National Trail
Each stage provides distance, estimated walking time and a summary of terrain, including the iconic white cliffs
Separate map booklet with 1:25,000 OS maps with the route clearly marked for accurate, on-the-ground navigation
Handy trek planner and route summary table to help you tailor your itinerary through the South Downs National Park
Refreshment stops and accommodation options listed for each stage, including towns and villages such as Washington, Cocking and Exton and trail-side facilities
