WALKING HOLIDAYS IN THE SOUTH DOWNS
The South Downs is England’s newest national park having only been bestowed the status in 2010. It was this rich landscape which inspired William Blake to pen the words to Jerusalem, the countryside views are as gorgeous as you’d imagine. Ancient woodland, hidden valleys, chalky cliffs, and high-backed hills welcome visitors to what’s fondly known as the gateway to England.
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What to see in the South Downs
The South Downs National Park is one of the most densely forested national parks in England and Wales, with nearly a quarter of its area covered by woodland.
This storied area includes Kingley Vale, a magical glen filled with ancient yew trees, the oldest in the country, as well as prehistoric barrows and the "Devil's Humps", Bronze Age burial chambers that sit atop a hill above Kingley.
The South Downs also features lowland heaths adorned with vibrant wildflowers, and dramatic white cliffs with views overlooking the English Channel, and the Devil's Dyke, a valley nestled within the Sussex countryside.
Where to stay in the South Downs
HF Country House: Abingworth Hall
The country house Abingworth Hall is a former farmhouse nestled near the village of Thakeham at the foot of the South Downs, a stunning landscape of ancient woodlands, hidden valleys, chalk cliffs, and rolling hills.
The country house has 27 guest rooms, several lounges, a licensed bar, a dining room offering views of the countryside, and a well-kept garden. Find out more
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