{"id":23070,"date":"2023-01-25T11:03:19","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T10:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/?p=15903"},"modified":"2023-01-25T13:37:23","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T12:37:23","slug":"best-walks-in-the-south-downs-national-park","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/best-walks-in-the-south-downs-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Best walks in the South Downs National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Daniel Graham\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 25 January 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Comprising 260\u00a0square miles of undulating chalk downland, dry valleys and huge coastal cliffs, the South Downs National Park is one of Britain\u2019s most precious landscapes.<\/p>\n

From the Seven Sisters<\/a> and the River Cuckmere<\/a> to stunning Firle Beacon<\/a>, our round-up of the South Down\u2019s best walks includes routes from across the national park, each with its own walk description and map.<\/p>\n

Looking for more walks in southern England? Check out our guides to best walks in Kent<\/a>, Dorset<\/a> and Wiltshire<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Vibrant poppies can be seen growing throughout the South Downs National Park in summer\/Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

South Downs walks<\/h2>\n

Devil\u2019s Dyke, Sussex<\/h3>\n

4.3 miles | 2\u20133 hours | moderate<\/em><\/p>\n

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The South Downs countryside at Devil\u2019s Dyke\/Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Explore a rare chalk grassland \u2013 as rich in myth and legend as it is in wildlife and far-reaching views \u2013 on this 4.3-mile circular walk through Devil\u2019s Dyke in the South Downs.<\/p>\n

The route<\/strong><\/p>\n