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Stretching from the historic market town of Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in East Sussex, the SDNP covers 1600 square kilometers and encompasses the South Downs Way national trail. The national trail traces the high ridge line of the park, at 160km in length and gaining over 3500m of ascent, it is often on the bucket list for a lot of walkers and mountain bike riders.
There are numerous routes that can be tailor made to individual requirements, be it challenging climbs and descents, to taking in ancient history to sampling the delights of the local cuisine from the villages nestled along the foot of The Downs.
The underlying geology of chalk means it’s often one for the more drier months.
Towards the eastern end of the South Downs National Park, lies Queen Elizabeth Country Park (QECP), and it’s purpose built MTB Trails and Skills Areas. Sixtyseven70 is licensed by QECP to use the Skills Areas, Pump Track and MTB Trails for guided rides and coaching.
To the East and close to the end of the South Downs Way at Eastbourne, lies Friston Forest, Seven Sisters Country Park and Cuckmere Haven. Friston Forest hosts two recognised MTB trails, a 7km long Blue family trail and the 11km long Red, Jeremy Cole Mountain Bike Trail, for more proficient mountain bikers
Alternatively why not make a weekend of it and head out along the seafront for a stroll or to the pier for Fish and Chips, or visit one of the many vineyards dotted across the national park. Our recent favourite is the Rathfinny Wine Estate near Alfriston, with its stunning views across the vineyard and The Hut, where you can sample some of the local wines.
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