South Downs Way

The 100-mile South Downs Way is a quintessential British walk, complete with wildlife, white cliffs, and watering holes. That's how it landed on our list of the finest treks in the UK! It's also included in our list of the greatest treks in London. If it's on this one, it makes sense. The route begins in Winchester, England's first capital, and winds through picturesque countryside until it reaches the undulating chalk cliffs of Eastbourne. The entire easy-to-follow route takes about eight days to hike.

The hike is best done from west to east, but it can also be broken up into shorter sections. Just remember to stay well away from the cliff edges when traversing them! There is no barrier and regular landslides. The Seven Sisters Country Park, the Amberley Working Museum, and Devil's Dyke are among highlights along the journey. It is also peppered with fantastic pubs, such as the Bull in Ditchling, which is a great place to rest tired feet.

Old Winchester Hill is an amazing stone age hill fort with bronze era barrows within. In the summer, it is also one of the greatest sites to witness chalk grassland alive with flowers and butterflies. Clayton's Jack and Jill windmills used to grind maize farmed on the downs and now provide wonderful views of the Sussex Weald to the north and the English Channel to the south, while the stunning chalk cliffs of Beachy Head welcome tired tourists at the conclusion of the road.

Location: South Downs, Southern England