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You may not realise it, but there are all sorts of interesting and unusual places to visit on the Brighton & Hove bus network – stretching out to Eastbourne, the South Downs, and Steyning to name but a few.

This week: The South Downs Way.

The South Downs Way is a national trail that winds its way across the South Downs National Park, fantastic for a ramble through pretty villages and beautiful countryside with fine pubs along the way. You can explore ancient trackways, Roman villas, and spot wildlife as you work your way along the trail. The South Downs Way is one of the best ways to see as much of the South Downs National Park, and what’s better is that it’s accessible at various points using Brighton & Hove bus services. Running 100 miles from Winchester, the first capital of England, all the way through to the white cliffs of Eastbourne, there are many hidden gems to be found along the route – Ditchling Beacon, Devil’s Dyke, Seven Sisters Country Park, not to mention the amazing views from the top of the South Downs.

You can explore ancient trackways, Roman villas, and spot wildlife

Getting there: As you’ll often be placed in the heart of the countryside when using our services, here’s a short guide showing just where and how to pick up the South Downs Way trail where you’d like to.

Route 2 (Rottingdean – Brighton – Steyning): Alight near Upper Beeding at the Steyning bypass/South Downs Way stop, to pick up the trail.

Route 28/29 (Brighton – Lewes – Tunbridge Wells): Alight at the Housedean Farm Stop to pick up the South Downs path.

Route 12/12A/13X (Brighton – Newhaven – Eastbourne): Alight at the Old/South Downs Way stop to pick up the trail.

Route 12/12X: Alight at the Exceat Park Centre Stop – this also gives access to the Seven Sisters Country Park and Friston Forest.

The Breeze up to the Downs Route 77 to Devil’s Dyke is another option to pick up the South Downs Way – this runs at weekends only.

Breeze up to the Downs Route 79 to Ditchling Beacon is another popular place to pick up the trail – this runs at weekends only.

For more information about the South Downs Way, visit: www.nationaltrail.co.uk
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