South Downs - Wikipedia
WEBThe South Downs are a range of chalk hills in the south-eastern coastal counties of England that extends for about 260 sq mi (670 km 2) across the south-eastern coastal counties of England from the Itchen valley of Hampshire in the west to Beachy Head, in the Eastbourne Downland Estate, East Sussex, in the east.
South Downs National Park - Wikipedia
WEBThe South Downs National Park is England's newest national park, designated on 31 March 2010. The park, covering an area of 1,627 square kilometres (628 sq mi) in southern England, stretches for 140 kilometres (87 mi) from Winchester in the west to Eastbourne in the east through the counties of Hampshire , West Sussex and East Sussex .
History of the South Downs - South Downs National Park
WEBSome of the earliest settlements in the South Downs occur atop the magnificent chalk ridge and date back over 5,000 years. Sites like Cissbury Ring , the largest hill fort in Sussex, were...
South Downs National Park - Wikiwand
WEBThe South Downs National Park is England's newest national park, designated on 31 March 2010. The park, covering an area of 1,627 square kilometres (628 sq mi) in southern England, stretches for 140 kilometres (87 mi) from Winchester in the west to Eastbourne in the east through the counties of Hampshire, West Sussex and East Sussex.
South Downs National Park, England -- National Geographic
WEBApr 4, 2011 · • England's Newest National Park The South Downs are a line of rolling hills that run roughly parallel to England’s southeast coast and create a landscape of open heath and chalk grasslands,...
South Downs – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBThe South Downs is a national park in South East England. The park comprises an area of chalk upland which stretches from Winchester in Hampshire, through West Sussex to Eastbourne in East Sussex. The energetic can walk the entire length using the South Downs Way. The eastern end finishes at the sea from east of Brighton Marina to …
South Downs Way - Wikipedia
WEBThe South Downs Way is a long distance footpath and bridleway running along the South Downs in southern England. It is one of 16 National Trails in England and Wales. The trail runs for 160 km (100 mi) from Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in East Sussex, with about 4,150 m (13,620 ft) of ascent and descent.
South Downs National Park – Learning Zone
WEBThe South Downs National Park covers an area of 1,600 km 2 offering a landscape that is both varied and breathtaking. These spaces include: Green rolling pastures, open spaces, ancient...
History of the South Downs Way: Historic Points of Interest
WEBIt was also the first bridleway National Trail in England. Historically, the route ran from Buriton to Beachy Head, but was later extended into Hampshire down to Winchester. The South Downs Way lies entirely within a National Park and is …
Geology of the South Downs - South Downs National Park
WEBHome. About us. Geology of the South Downs. In this section. Geology of the South Downs. Imagine the South East as a shallow tropical sea – between 75 and 90 million years ago that is...
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