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South Downs

Easy hikes and walks in South Downs

3,456hikes

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69,690 people hiked here

Exploring South Downs on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in South Downs. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Kingley Vale Hidden Trail from Fishbourne — South Downs National Park
Easy

01:41

5.93km

Swanbourne Lake loop via Arundel Cathedral — South Downs National Park
Easy

01:15

4.63km

Hinton Ampner and Joan's Wood loop from Bramdean — South Downs National Park
Easy

01:59

7.34km

Kithurst & Chantry Hill loop — South Downs National Park
Easy

01:54

6.84km

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    Kingley Vale Hidden Trail from Fishbourne — South Downs National Park

    01:41

    5.93km

    3.5km/h

    130m

    130m

    Easy

    4.9

    (54)

    446

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    2

    Swanbourne Lake loop via Arundel Cathedral — South Downs National Park

    01:15

    4.63km

    3.7km/h

    60m

    60m

    Easy

    4.9

    (38)

    237

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3

    Hinton Ampner and Joan's Wood loop from Bramdean — South Downs National Park

    01:59

    7.34km

    3.7km/h

    100m

    100m

    Easy

    4.7

    (19)

    216

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Kithurst & Chantry Hill loop — South Downs National Park

    01:54

    6.84km

    3.6km/h

    130m

    130m

    Easy

    4.7

    (50)

    135

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5

North Stoke and the Arun river loop from Amberley — South Downs National Park

01:52

7.17km

3.8km/h

50m

50m

Easy

4.5

(24)

114

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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