South Downs Way (United Kingdom)

West Sussex, England, United Kingdom

100.4 miles (161.6 km) · 10,741 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

South Downs Way (United Kingdom) is a 100.4 mile point-to-point route located in West Sussex, England, United Kingdom. The route climbs 10,741 feet and descends 10,594 feet. Elevation gain averages 110 feet per mile. 84% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 6.2 puts it in the top 53.5% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring England.