A guidebook to 40 day walks in the South Downs National Park. Exploring the beautiful chalk hills between Eastbourne and Winchester, there’s something for beginner and experienced walkers alike. The walks range in length from 8 to 18km (5–11 miles), each is circular and where possible begins and ends at a place accessible by public transport. 1:50,000 OS maps are included for each walk Detailed information on public transport, accommodation and car parking Highlights include Beachy Head and Seven Sisters Easy access from Brighton and Worthing

The Geology and Scenery of the South Downs National Park provides an introduction to the origin and characteristics of the rocks that underlie the Park. It describes how the scenic features of different parts of the Park are related to the geological history of the region and to the processes of weathering and erosion that have acted on the rocks in the past - and those which continue to modify the landscape at the present day.

The South Downs has throughout history been a focus of English popular culture. With chalkland, their river valleys and scarp-foot the Downs have been shaped for over millennia by successive generations of farmers, ranging from Europe's oldest inhabitants right up until the 21st century. "... possibly the most important book to have been written on the South Downs in the last half-century ... The South Downs have found their perfect biographer." Downs Country.

A stunning collection of images showcasing the scenic splendour, intrinsic character and contrasting treasures of Sussex through the seasons.