Interactive map · October 2026
South Downs Way map: all 8 stages, places to stay and services
Every stage of the South Downs Way, from Winchester to Eastbourne. Switch on places to stay and services with the layer button, and tap a stage to open its page with elevation, beds and the nearest help.
StagesPlaces to stayHospitals & health centresPharmacies, shops & ATMsBus stops
The 8 stages
| # | Stage | Distance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winchester → Exton | 19.9 km | moderate |
| 2 | Exton → Buriton | 20.4 km | moderate |
| 3 | Buriton → Cocking | 17.8 km | moderate |
| 4 | Cocking → Amberley | 19.6 km | moderate |
| 5 | Amberley → Steyning | 20.7 km | moderate |
| 6 | Steyning → Housedean | 25.2 km | hard |
| 7 | Housedean → Alfriston | 22.5 km | hard |
| 8 | Alfriston → Eastbourne | 17.3 km | moderate |
Questions about the map
Where does the South Downs Way start and end?
The route in this guide runs from Winchester to Eastbourne: 163 km in 8 stages, with about 3,300 m of climbing.
Can I use this map offline?
This page needs an internet connection. On the trail, open the route in the free Outest app: it shows the same stages, places to stay and services offline, with your position on the map.
How many places to stay are on the map?
39 places to stay, checked in October 2026, plus 8 hospitals and health centres. The full list with phone numbers is in the accommodation guide.
Take this map offline
Outest has the South Downs Way with GPS, offline maps, water and places to sleep, stage by stage.