South Downs Way Trail Running
Run all 100 miles of the South Downs Way National Trail from Winchester to Eastbourne. We provide accommodation, luggage transfer, maps and guidebooks.
South Downs Way Trail Running
https://www.contoursrun.co.uk/run-south-downs
A self-guided trail running holiday from Winchester to Eastbourne.
From £500 per person
Quality running can be found on the 100-mile (160 km) South Downs Way National Trail, where the terrain underfoot is excellent throughout.
The trail offers historic sites, expansive views and, at the finale, spectacular coastal scenery. A few steep hills are thrown in, to test the fitter runner.
Opt for the coastal alternative and you'll have to battle your way up the rolling hills of the Seven Sisters, the downfall of many a runner in the Beachy Head Marathon.
The gorgeous, postcard-perfect view is your reward for your labours. An irresistibly inspiring place at sunset.
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Enjoying open tracts of countryside as you rove along the Downs ridges, all within two hours of London.
Summitting the downland viewpoints of Beacon, Butser and Bignor Hills, Ditchling Beacon and Firle Beacon.
Arriving in Eastbourne to breath-taking views from Birling Gap, Seven Sisters Cliffs, and Beachy Head.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-SDW2 | From Winchester to Eastbourne | 3 days running | £500 | |
| R-SDW3 | From Winchester to Eastbourne | 4 days running | £575 | |
| R-SDW4 | From Winchester to Eastbourne | 5 days running | £645 | |
| R-SDW5 | From Winchester to Eastbourne | 6 days running | £730 |
Travel to Winchester where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Winchester to Cocking. 34.5 miles (55km) / 4104 ft (1251 m) ascent
Cocking to Pyecombe. 32 miles (51km) / 4016 ft (1224 m) ascent
Pyecombe to Eastbourne. 34 miles (54km) / 4108 ft (1252 m) ascent
Depart from Eastbourne after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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