Practical, all-in-one guide to walking the South Downs Way, a 100-mile National Trail footpath which follows the line of chalk hills stretching from Winchester to Eastbourne in southern England. Includes -Booking & Getting to the UK - information for US travelers -82 Maps: 60 large-scale walking maps - 1:20,000 (3-1/8 inches to 1 mile), 11 town plans, 10 stage maps with trail profiles showing hills and descents, and 2 overview maps. -Detailed accommodations with reviews: B&Bs, campsites, pubs, hotels, bunkhouses. -Where to eat with reviews: cafes, teashops, pubs, takeaways and restaurants. -Comprehensive public transport information with frequency of services for all access points on the Path. -Downloadable GPS waypoints. -Itineraries for all walkers, whether hiking the entire route or sampling highlights on day walks, weekends or short breaks. -Unique mapping features - walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay, places to eat, points of interest written onto the maps. -Flora and fauna - four page full color flower guide, plus an illustrated section on local wildlife -Green hiking - understanding the local environment and minimizing our impact on it.