The South Downs Way in West Sussex
Amberley to Washington
Main sections of this leg of the South Downs Way
Our South Downs Way Guide points out the main points of interest and characteristics of the countryside for each of these sections.
Section length
6 miles
Nearest towns and villages
Amberley, Rackham, Storrington, Sullington, Washington.
Food and drink
Amberley has a good choice of places to eat and Storrington is a thriving small town which is a good place to stock up on provisions.
There's also a village shop in Amberley where you can stock up on provisions.
Public Transport
Amberley Railway Station is one of the best places to gain access to the South Downs by rail. There are infrequent bus services which pass through Storrington.
Hazards to look out for
Crossing the A24 dual carriageway can be a bit dicey. There is a detour with a route which takes you over a footbridge, but this involves a detour of around a mile.
Places to visit close to the South Downs Way
Amberley | Arundel | Ashington | Bepton | Bignor | Bramber | Bramber Castle | Burpham | Bury | Chanctonbury Ring | Charlton | Chilgrove | Clayton | Cocking | Compton | Cootham | Devil's Dyke | The Devil's Humps | Didling | Duncton | East Dean | East Harting | Edburton | Findon | Graffham | Harting Down | Heyshott | Houghton | Hurstpierpoint | North Marden | Parham House | Poynings | Pyecombe | Rackham | Singleton | Slindon | South Harting | South Stoke | Stedham | Steyning | Storrington | Torberry Hill | Treyford | Trotton | Truleigh Hill | Uppark | Up Marden | Upwaltham | Upper Beeding | Washington | West Dean
You might also like
- Step by step along the South Downs Way in Sussex
- The Monarch's Way National Trail in Sussex
- The Downs Link from Shoreham all the way to Guildford
- A walk along the New Lipchis Way - one of Sussex's newest long distance footpaths
- More resources about good places for walks in West Sussex
- Good places to buy walking boots and other outdoor gear in Sussex
- From Chichester to the beach along Salterns Way
- Bridleways of Sussex
- Horse riding and equestrian sport in West Sussex
- More about Mountain Biking in West Sussex
SOUTH DOWNS WAY - WHERE TO STAY
- B&B Midhurst
- Hotels Midhurst
- B&B Chichester
- Hotels Chichester
- Hotels Petworth
- B&B Arundel
- Hotels Arundel
- B&B Worthing
- Hotels Worthing
- B&B Haywards Heath
- Hotels Burgess Hill
SOUTH DOWNS WAY - STEP BY STEP
- Butser Hill to Harting Down
- Harting to Cocking
- Cocking to Upwaltham
- Upwaltham to Amberley
- Amberley to Washington
- Houghton Bridge
- Amberley Mount
- Springhead Hill
- Sullington Hill
- Washington to Upper Beeding
- Upper Beeding to Devil's Dyke
- Devil's Dyke to Ditchling Beacon
- South Downs Way Tips
SOUTH DOWNS WAY INFORMATION
- Cycling in Sussex
- Bike repairs
- Bicycle hire
- Mountain Biking
- Sussex Walking
- The Ramblers
- Other trails
- Horse riding
WEST SUSSEX TOWNS
- Arundel
- Bognor Regis
- Burgess Hill
- Chichester
- Crawley
- East Grinstead
- Haywards Heath
- Horsham
- Littlehampton
- Midhurst
- Petworth
- Shoreham-by-Sea
- Steyning
- Worthing
STAY INFORMED
SUSSEX INFO